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19 February 2013

The journey starts in early 18th Century Nigeria at the time of the Atlantic Slave trade. Three sisters, who are part-human, part "Orisha” are on their way to a feast, they are met by a strange old...

5 February 2013

But with more than twenty Nobel Laureates, 6 out of 10 fastest economies coming from Africa and more films being made in Nigeria's Nollywood than Hollywood the change is also coming from within. Much...

21 January 2013

 The exhibition has been curated by Aabru Art who have worked closely with the artists whose styles range from Olaku’s stunningly lifelike oil paintings and Osaghae’s socio-political depictions...

19 December 2012

My inspiration for these comes from Moroccan Majouns. They may look similar, but are very different... Ingredients 1 ripe plantain50g/2oz dried fruit mix or fruit leathers, finely chopped50g/2oz...

17 December 2012

In Zambia one in four people are living in slums and there are very few job opportunities. Pixie met a group of inspirational women who have joined forces to run small savings schemes with the help...