Johannesburg recently hosted the Yale Directors Forum Global Symposium 2026, convened by Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage.

The gathering brought together cultural heritage leaders, scholars and practitioners from Africa and across the world to exchange knowledge and explore new approaches to preservation. 

Mmatsheko Mosito spoke to  Charlotte Ashamu, Director of International Programs at Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage about the symposium's key conversations and what they mean for Africa's cultural heritage.

Johannesburg recently hosted the Yale Directors Forum Global Symposium 2026, convened by Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage.
The gathering brought together cultural heritage leaders, scholars and practitioners from Africa and across the world to exchange knowledge and explore new approaches to preservation.&nbsp;
Mmatsheko Mosito spoke to&nbsp;&nbsp;Charlotte Ashamu, Director of International Programs at Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage about the symposium's key conversations and what they mean for Africa's cultural heritage.

Yale Forum Connects Global Leaders to Preserve Cultural Heritage

The Real Shama Melody is a Nigerian Highlife and Bongo musician from Imo State in southeastern Nigeria, known for a sound deeply connected to the musical traditions and cultural identity of the Owerri and Igbo communities.

His music draws from Owerri Bongo, a distinctive indigenous musical tradition from southeastern Nigeria, blending traditional influences with Highlife and contemporary sounds. His work often carries themes of community, identity, life, relationships and the everyday experiences of people, while maintaining a strong connection to the cultural heritage of the region.

The Real Shama Melody is a Nigerian Highlife and Bongo musician from Imo State in southeastern Nigeria, known for a sound deeply connected to the musical traditions and cultural identity of the Owerri and Igbo communities.
His music draws from Owerri Bongo, a distinctive indigenous musical tradition from southeastern Nigeria, blending traditional influences with Highlife and contemporary sounds. His work often carries themes of community, identity, life, relationships and the everyday experiences of people, while maintaining a strong connection to the cultural heritage of the region.

Exploring the roots and cultural memory carried by Nigeria's Owerri Bongo music 

We often talk about access to schooling for children with learning challenges but far less about what happens after the school gates close for the last time.

Across Africa, many children with autism and other learning differences spend years in structured school environments, only to step into adulthood with very little guidance or opportunity. Employment, independence, social life - these are often left to families to figure out on their own.

What does adulthood actually look like for African children with learning challenges once formal schooling ends? 

We spoke to Kelly Eyre, Quality and Pedagogy Lead at Dibber International South Africa and Lindiwe Ndlovu, Mother to three boys on the Autism spectrum.

We often talk about access to schooling for children with learning challenges but far less about what happens after the school gates close for the last time. Across Africa, many children with autism and other learning differences spend years in structured school environments, only to step into adulthood with very little guidance or opportunity. Employment, independence, social life - these are often left to families to figure out on their own. What does adulthood actually look like for African children with learning challenges once formal schooling ends?&nbsp; We spoke to&nbsp;Kelly Eyre, Quality and Pedagogy Lead at Dibber International South Africa and Lindiwe Ndlovu, Mother to three boys on the Autism spectrum.

After school ends, what future awaits children with learning challenges?    

Survival skills such as situational awareness, self-defense techniques, emergency escape strategies, and knowledge of basic first aid are increasingly being recognized as essential.

These practices are no longer confined to law enforcement or military training but are being adopted by ordinary individuals as part of their lifestyle.

We spoke to Ebrahim Hoosen, Director of Flomotion about how people and communities should adjust their daily lives to hostage and hostage- like threats.

Survival skills such as situational awareness, self-defense techniques, emergency escape strategies, and knowledge of basic first aid are increasingly being recognized as essential.
These practices are no longer confined to law enforcement or military training but are being adopted by ordinary individuals as part of their lifestyle.
We spoke to Ebrahim Hoosen, Director of Flomotion about how people and communities should adjust their daily lives to hostage and hostage- like threats.

Why being your own first responder in emergency situations matters

We live in a world that often glorifies early success and those who achieve later in life are frequently judged against rigid timelines, whether in career, relationships, education, or personal milestones.

We spoke to Transformational Life & Career Coach, Elin Agodi about uncovering the strength that comes with finding one’s rhythm at the right time.

We live in a world that often glorifies early success and those who achieve later in life are frequently judged against rigid timelines, whether in career, relationships, education, or personal milestones.
We spoke to Transformational Life &amp; Career Coach, Elin Agodi about uncovering the strength that comes with finding one&rsquo;s rhythm at the right time.

How to embrace the path of being the late bloomer

Are people oversharing pain online for validation or are we confusing vulnerability with performance?
We spoke to Siphesihle Dlamini, Clinical Psychologist and Asabi Olorinniyi, cultural consultant and media personality.

Are people oversharing pain&nbsp;online for validation or are we confusing vulnerability with performance? We spoke to Siphesihle Dlamini, Clinical Psychologist and Asabi Olorinniyi, cultural consultant and media personality.

The African View: Is trauma becoming a social currency?

Are people oversharing pain online for validation or are we confusing vulnerability with performance?

We spoke to Siphesihle Dlamini, Clinical Psychologist and Asabi Olorinniyi, cultural consultant and media personality...

Are people oversharing pain online for validation or are we confusing vulnerability with performance?
We spoke to Siphesihle Dlamini, Clinical Psychologist and Asabi Olorinniyi, cultural consultant and media personality...

We often hear the saying, “In life, not every argument needs a response, and not every hill is worth dying on.”

Whether at home, at work, or in relationships, learning to choose your battles wisely is one of the most underrated yet powerful life skills.

In this discussion, we unpack the emotional, cultural, and psychological aspects of discernment,  knowing when to speak up, when to stay silent, and when to walk away altogether. Is it a matter of maturity, strategy, or self-preservation? Life coach Grace Edibo joins us to explore this further.

We often hear the saying, &ldquo;In life, not every argument needs a response, and not every hill is worth dying on.&rdquo;
Whether at home, at work, or in relationships, learning to choose your battles wisely is one of the most underrated yet powerful life skills.
In this discussion, we unpack the emotional, cultural, and psychological aspects of discernment,&nbsp; knowing when to speak up, when to stay silent, and when to walk away altogether. Is it a matter of maturity, strategy, or self-preservation? Life coach Grace Edibo joins us to explore this further.

Choosing your battles wisely: The art of discernment

Energy healing is a holistic practice that involves working with the body’s natural energy field to restore balance, promote healing, and support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 


The basic idea is that we all have a life force or vital energy flowing through us.

When that energy becomes blocked, disturbed, or unbalanced, it can lead to illness, emotional distress, or a general sense of feeling off. 

Ashika Pillay, certified energy medicine practitioner elaborates...

Energy healing is a holistic practice that involves working with the body&rsquo;s natural energy field to restore balance, promote healing, and support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.&nbsp;
 The basic idea is that we all have a life force or vital energy flowing through us.
When that energy becomes blocked, disturbed, or unbalanced, it can lead to illness, emotional distress, or a general sense of feeling off.&nbsp;
Ashika Pillay, certified energy medicine practitioner elaborates...

What is energy healing and how is it connected to overall health and well-being? 

Thabiso Shongwe known as 'Ketrus Levibe' is a hip-hop Swati Trap musician from Mpumalanga, eSwatini.

Palesa Tau and Benjamin Tshimologo Moshatama spoke to him about his journey in music and this unique music genre...

Thabiso Shongwe known as 'Ketrus Levibe' is a hip-hop Swati Trap musician from Mpumalanga, eSwatini.
Palesa Tau and Benjamin Tshimologo Moshatama spoke to him about his journey in music and this unique music genre...

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