Shifters is a delightful new play exploring modern love.
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Mdou Moctar and his bandmates gave a thrilling performance yesterday at the historic 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. The band comes from Niger and sings about life in that country. They are currently touring America to promote their new album, Funeral for Justice, which...
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the remarkable African Modernism in America, 1947- 67 exhibition, which was showcasing at The Phillips Collection Museum in Washington, DC. This delightful exhibition, co-curated by Perrin Lanthrop, Jamaal Sheats, and Nikoo Payder, presented a collection...
This is one of Zadie Smith’s finest novels. Set in Victorian London it is filled with imposters and literary heroes.
The List, by Yomi Adegoki has sparked interest among many readers. It explores hot button themes of social media justice, accountability, and online harassment.
No doubt, 2023 was the year of exceptional concerts performed by superstars like Beyonce and Taylor Swift. However, for me, the spotlight belonged to Burna Boy, whose sold out stadium shows made history as a first for an African artist. In particular, his album,...
If you have time this weekend, I highly recommend, Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies, an exhibition currently showing at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists such as ADÁL, Mariam Ghani and Ellen Kelly, Arthur...
As we near the end of 2022, we want to reflect on the last twelve months and also thank everyone that has supported our work. This year was full of changes, particularly as the world continues to grapple with COVID. In many ways we...
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AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CURATOR PHIN JENNINGS OF RISE ART: A Discussion of Nelson Makamo’s Solo Exhibition in London
Omusana Review is delighted to present an exclusive interview with Phin Jennings of Rise Art, an online gallery that champions contemporary artists. Rise Art works to expand representation and access through online exhibitions as well as physical programming. Currently, Rise Art is hosting a...
Omusana Review is delighted to interview Teesa Bahana, the director of 32 Degrees East Ugandan Arts Trust. Bahana is one of the most inspiring voices in Uganda, leading a non-profit organization that champions the professional development of contemporary artists on the continent. Art’s role...
