Reviews
Nawal EL Saadawi, 1931-2021
Omusana Review mourns the passing of Egyptian Feminist Writer and Activist, Nawal El Saadawi
How Daudi Karungi is Bringing Visibility to African Artists?
Daudi Karungi is one of the most respected figures in Contemporary Art. As director of Afriart gallery, and Kampala Art Biennale, Karungi has built a formidable reputation of bringing visibility to artists living and working in Africa.
Reflections on 2020: Books that Got Us Through the Year
2020 is a year that we will not soon forget. In a year of disruptions, literature stood out as a balm for an awkward reality.
Ethiopian Artist Tadesse Mesfin’s First Solo Exhibition in London
This beautiful painting is by the incomparable Ethiopian artist Tadesse Mesfin. Currently, Mesfin is showcasing his first international solo exhibition, Pillars of Life, in London, under the representation of Addis Fine Art Gallery. In an interview accompanying his work, Mesfin noted that he draws inspiration from the West African Mask…
Highlights From 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
From activism to democracy; individualism to dignity, this year's 1-54 Contemporary African Art fair touched on a myriad of themes that highlighted the unbreakable bonds between Africa and its Diaspora.
Review of Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Mental health, religion and the immigrant experience take center stage in Yaa Gyasi's new novel, Transcendent Kingdom.
Review of The Girl With The Louding Voice
The Girl With the Louding Voice is a delightful novel that follows the trials and triumphs of Adunni, a fourteen-year-old domestic worker in Nigeria.