Culture

Beyond the Canvas: Ibrahim Mahama and the Unseen Hand of Global Politics For over 15 years, I’ve been poring over parliamentary debates, dissecting election outcomes, and tracing the intricate threads of government policy across the globe. My beat is the cut and thrust of political news, the delicate dance of international relations, and the often-unseen impact of regulatory changes on everyday lives. So, when news broke that Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama had become the first African artist to top ArtReview’s annual Power List, my immediate thought wasn’t just about art; it was about political analysis and the profound policy implications such a moment carries for Ghana, for Africa, and for the broader global political landscape. ...

Beyond the Page: NoViolet Bulawayo’s Win and the Political Power of Narrative As someone who’s covered the intricate dance of politics and policy for over a decade and a half, I’ve learned that truly understanding a nation isn’t just about parsing legislative documents or tracking election cycles. Often, the most profound insights come from the less obvious corners – the arts, the stories a people tell themselves, and the narratives that challenge the status quo. That’s why the news of NoViolet Bulawayo winning the Best of Caine award for her story “Hitting Budapest” resonated so deeply, not just as a literary achievement, but as a subtle yet potent political development. ...