knuckle of sandwich to the corrupt  (A short story)

 “Though I know full well emotional intelligence is required from grownups, my blood boils when I come across corrupt clerks or officials that pose roadblocks at every administrative echelon to the chagrin... Read more »

 When Folk Tales Serve as Inspirations for African Cinema to Shine at Festivals

According to the latest edition of Africa Report, African cinema has fared good so far in the international film arena and the 10 best African films of the year are making strong... Read more »

The immortal icon

 The peace warrior of Mzansi, among heroes – a colossus! Sun of the Nation: a rare gift of providence. Once, entangled in the web of racist succubus, Unruffled, he declares before high... Read more »

 Love in translation

 “If there had been immortality to mankind- if such a thing ever existed, then being able to love and being able to be loved would have been the keys to it”. Something... Read more »

Artist Isayas Hordofa’s fight for a level ground, footprint in children’s entertainment

Isayas Hordofa was born on 2 February 1945 in Naqamt, East Welega Oromia State after his father Hordofa returned to his native place leaving his job as Imperial guard of Emperor Haile... Read more »

Buhe: a unique Ethiopian religious and cultural festival

Pounding the ground with their sticks in rhythms and singing Hoyahoye! ,in groups of 3 to 5, kids in rural and urban areas of Ethiopia move from house to house commemorating Buhe... Read more »

 Must your gratitude be a knife?

On top of my labor In the farmyard I often proffer you Milk, cheese, manure and hide  To render grand Your life, Then how come You express Your gratitude With a knife?... Read more »

 Entertainment the other side of tourism

 As much as the perks the information technology era, we are in, has brought in its wake, it has its own shortcomings. Spiritually estranged from their environment and from close people, many... Read more »

 Developing characters and storylines

Characters When creating characters, it is important to let them appear credible. The way in which they behave has to be well founded. Developing a character When working on a character, you... Read more »

Does art reveal more about the viewers than the artists themselves?

One afternoon, which I cannot recall its specificity; I had a conversation with a friend with whom I visited an art gallery. After feasting our eyes on the major portion of the... Read more »