The Power of Culture

As of July 2010 The Power of Culture will no longer be updated until further notice. The platform unfortunately can’t be maintained without funding by organizations who attach importance to such an initiative.

A 'calabash' that reflects the melting pot of the African population: this is what the recently totally renovated soccer stadium in Johannesburg is being called.

Africa's first Video-on-Demand Internet Store, AfricaFilm.tv, will soon go online. The objective is to open the world for African film producers. Another important objective is to combat piracy, a phenomenon that costs the African film industry millions of euros every year.

The Beeldvoorbeeld festival is devoting a great deal of attention to South Africa. Three films by François Verster are being presented. Verster has been the recipient of a number of awards, including an Emmy for A Lion's Trail.

Despite two elections, a cholera epidemic and ongoing inflation HIFA is still going strong. With the increased interest from outside of Zimbabwe it is clear that the festival is now seen as an important platform.

Nederlands meest prestigieuze kunstevenement kent dit jaar verschillende Arabische programmaonderdelen.The Netherlands' most prestigious arts event this year includes a number of Arab program components.

The biennial for contemporary African art brings many young artists together. They select their themes based primarily on current issues.