06/04/2011
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New Cartographies: Algeria-France-UK, a new exhibition of contemporary Algerian art, explores how revolutions can stall and civil wars exhaust society. Artists Amenia Menia and Zineb Sedira discuss the irony that while Algerian towns have plentiful public spaces full of public monuments they remain empty of public political engagement and debate.
As Cameroon's film makers prepare to battle the box office might of Nollywood, Francis Ngwa Niba tells us about the strenuous efforts being made there to build up a local film industry.
New music from the Nigerian singer-songwriter Asa, who talks about how her fusion of soul with reggae and lyrics in both English and Yoruba are steadily winning her critical acclaim and a growing fan base both at home and abroad.
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Chapters
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Algerian Art
Exhibition addresses the relevance of Algeria's past 50 years of turmoil on life today.
Duration: 07:30
Collywood
Cameroon aims to build up a local film industry to rival that in neighbouring Nigeria.
Duration: 11:01
Asa
Nigerian singer and songwriter Asa shares her new album, Beautiful Imperfections.
Duration: 16:58
Broadcasts
- Wed 6 Apr 2011 21:32GMT91热爆 World Service Online
- Thu 7 Apr 2011 02:32GMT91热爆 World Service Online
- Thu 7 Apr 2011 08:32GMT91热爆 World Service Online
- Thu 7 Apr 2011 12:32GMT91热爆 World Service Online
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