African Arty BeatsAFRICAN ARTY BEATS
Part 1: Looted artefacts to be returned to Nigeria
German cultural and political leaders have reached a deal to return the artefacts to Nigeria next year. The ancient artworks were plundered in the 19th century and are currently on display in German museums. Most of the artefacts were looted by British forces during a military expedition to the kingdom, in what is now Nigeria, in 1897. Most European former colonial powers have begun a process in recent years of considering the return of looted artefacts to the former colonies, especially in Africa. In March, the University of Aberdeen in Scotland agreed to return a Benin Bronze sculpture to Nigeria, saying it was acquired by British soldiers in 1897 in "reprehensible circumstances." Nigeria plans to build a museum in Benin City to house the looted artefacts after they are returned. 90% of Africa's cultural heritage currently lies outside the continent. Pressure has mounted on former colonial powers to return all artwork to their places of origin.
Part 2: SA's Thuso Mbedu scores a new Hollywood film role
SA actress Thuso Mbedu has scored a new role opposite Hollywood superstar Viola Davis, in the upcoming film The Woman King.The news comes just weeks before Thuso makes her much-anticipated debut on Amazon Prime Video's Underground Railroad.The Woman King tells the story of a general of an all-female military unit, and her daughter, who together fight the French and neighbouring tribes who enslave their people, and threaten to destroy everything they've lived for.Viola and Julius Tennon of JuVee Productions issued a statement, saying they were "mesmerised by Thuso" and thought she was perfect for the project.
Part 3: A new intimate store launched in SA
Nomagugu Percy Mbongwa, 32, a qualified chattered accountant recently launched one of South Africa's top adult stores Intimate Lushka.I caught up with her to find out the inspiration behind the store.
German cultural and political leaders have reached a deal to return the artefacts to Nigeria next year. The ancient artworks were plundered in the 19th century and are currently on display in German museums. Most of the artefacts were looted by British forces during a military expedition to the kingdom, in what is now Nigeria, in 1897. Most European former colonial powers have begun a process in recent years of considering the return of looted artefacts to the former colonies, especially in Africa. In March, the University of Aberdeen in Scotland agreed to return a Benin Bronze sculpture to Nigeria, saying it was acquired by British soldiers in 1897 in "reprehensible circumstances." Nigeria plans to build a museum in Benin City to house the looted artefacts after they are returned. 90% of Africa's cultural heritage currently lies outside the continent. Pressure has mounted on former colonial powers to return all artwork to their places of origin.
Part 2: SA's Thuso Mbedu scores a new Hollywood film role
SA actress Thuso Mbedu has scored a new role opposite Hollywood superstar Viola Davis, in the upcoming film The Woman King.The news comes just weeks before Thuso makes her much-anticipated debut on Amazon Prime Video's Underground Railroad.The Woman King tells the story of a general of an all-female military unit, and her daughter, who together fight the French and neighbouring tribes who enslave their people, and threaten to destroy everything they've lived for.Viola and Julius Tennon of JuVee Productions issued a statement, saying they were "mesmerised by Thuso" and thought she was perfect for the project.
Part 3: A new intimate store launched in SA
Nomagugu Percy Mbongwa, 32, a qualified chattered accountant recently launched one of South Africa's top adult stores Intimate Lushka.I caught up with her to find out the inspiration behind the store.
