Storytelling in colours
Eritrean-born, but now Melbourne resident, Michael Adonai recently launched his second exhibition ‘Aware’ in collaboration with the Footscray Community Arts Centre in Melbourne as…
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Snow White
No, not the Disney character. I am a first-born in my family. When I was young, I remember emulating everything I saw in my…
The Good Lie
I am a refugee, and it’s not how I choose to identify myself, but it’s my truth. Growing up I heard stories, not just…
Bortier Okoe releases new album
Adelaide based Bortier Okoe, originally from Ghana has released his first album Dzeng Sane ‘World Matters’ with songs full of intricate rhythms blending traditional…
The Missing Chapters
Understanding one’s history is an integral part of self-actualisation, especially for young people living in the Black-African diaspora. When you live in a country…
Eritrean artist Michael Adonai launches exhibition
Celebrated Eritrean artist, Michael Adonai has launched his first solo exhibition ‘Aware’ in conjunction with the Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC) in Melbourne as a part…
South Australia celebrates Africa Day
This week a series of events were organised in South Australia to celebrate Africa Day in commemoration of the forming of the Organisation of…
Inside African Minds
A huge community collaboration took place in Melbourne’s West on the 7th of March, bringing together Melbourne’s Afro-decent diaspora for the purpose of exploring…
Role Model – Redefining African Australian Style
Modelling isn’t a career many men will consider pursuing but in recent years this negative stigma has changed and it has encouraged a growth…
Stroke of Fate – Emily Tanui’s Story
When you meet Emily Tanui, a vibrant and active member of Adelaide’s African community, it is hard to imagine that in June 2012 she…