Category: Art
Massive Statue by Chinese Artist Rises Over the Benin City of Cotonou
The 30-meter-high Statue of the Amazon ("Statue de l'Amazone") is a tribute to the all-female military regiment in the 18th century Kingdom of Dahomey that is now present-day Benin. Chinese artist Li Xiangqun won the commission to build the ...
China Taps Into African Anger Over Antiquities Stolen During the Colonial Period
There's recently been a noticeable increase in discussions on China's diplomatic Twitter accounts in Africa and in official media about the return of antiquities stolen during the colonial era. This has long been a point of contention between African countries and European museums, who continue to hold ...
Chinese Vlogger Zhao Huiling Showcases How African Fashion Brands Can Compete Internationally
Chinese social media video blogger, or "vlogger," Zhao Huiling, takes her viewers to the Designing Africa Collective (DAC) in Nairobi that showcases some of the latest styles by talented designers from across the continent. Huiling speaks with DAC founder Diana Opoti about how African fashion brands can prepare themselves ...