From Lagos to the World: The Expanding Cultural Reach of Fela Kuti
More than 25 years since his passing, the icon of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, continues to resonate on the global stage of music, politics, and culture....
Culture
What does Platonic love really mean?
If the object of your affection were to suggest that a “platonic” relationship might be of more interest to them, your heart might sink a...
Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacy
With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will...
African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in six countries
African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It’s an industry that has historically survived at the mercy of multinational...
Robots are coming to the kitchen − what that could mean for society and culture
Automating food is unlike automating anything else. Food is fundamental to life – nourishing body and soul – so how it’s accessed, prepared and consumed...
Juneteenth 101 Podcast features A Tribute to Ida Bell Wells-Barnett – Women’s History Month Special Presentation!
March 19, 2023—Do Betta Production continues the 2023 Juneteenth 101 Podcast and Lecture Series with a long-overdue tribute to Ida Bell Wells-Barnett a Women’s History...
A Conversation With the Authors of “Becoming Steve Jobs”
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has been the subject of myriad books. But the latest one, “Becoming Steve Jobs,” released on Tuesday, is the only one...