The Power of Art - In Conversation with The Muse Multi Studios

An example of an organization that is driven by the importance of Art in Africa is The Muse Creative Studios in Khartoum, Sudan. We had the privilege of speaking to them to learn more about Art in Sudan, and what they are doing to make a difference.

The Muse is a creative enterprise that aims to promote art in Sudan. Founded in 2019 by Reem Al Jeally, it was built off the lack of support and representation of Artists in Sudan. Despite there being a cornucopia of talented artists in Sudan, they often remain in the shadows. Without proper support, a thriving community of creatives remains dormant. An unfortunate reality that many African countries can relate to. One that is, however, slowly changing.

BusinessGathoni KangetheDecember 17, 2021Sudan, artComment

Sudan’s Pro-Democracy Protests

It is estimated that nearly 4 million people were in the streets in Khartoum on October 30th calling for Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to step down after the prime minister he shared power with–Abdalla Hamdok–was arrested and Burhan claimed control of the government. During the march, three protesters were confirmed killed. In the evening, word came from the SPA of its intent to meet with the various leaders of the movement, including resistance committee heads, to discuss the next steps in the protest.

PoliticsVania GulstonNovember 8, 2021Sudan, Africa, Coup, WarComment

Sudan | A New Generation Demands Freedom, Peace and Justice

The African dictator is an endangered species. Throughout 2018, it became evident that Africans would no longer take the backseat and endure the effects of political partisanship and blatant corruption. And a youth decided that their time had come. December 13, 2018 would mark the beginning of the end of Omar Al-Bashir’s 30-year old destructive regime.

Politics, ColumnsHadeel OsmanDecember 21, 2020Politics, SudanComment

In a “New” Sudan, the Fight Against the Corona Virus Challenges an Old View of Africa as Passive Victim

The world reels and moans from the apocalyptic reality of the coronavirus epidemic. But many parts of Africa watch from the outside—as usual. This time, though, being on the margins (in terms of COVID-19 cases) is better than being in the global mainstream as the majority of the world fights the coronavirus.

PoliticsVania GulstonApril 19, 2020Sudan, health, PoliticsComment

The Future of African Diaspora with Eiman Kheir - Head of Diaspora Division at the African Union

Eiman Kheir, Head of Diaspora Division, Citizens and Diaspora Organizations CIDO) at the African Union discussed the future of African Diaspora with TAP Magazine including the official AU definition of who is an African diaspora and how her office is building a diaspora scorecard to gauge which countries are diaspora friendly

Diaspora, PoliticsMoses MutabarukaApril 2, 2020Diaspora, Politics, SudanComment

Not Everyone is Celebrating the Power-Sharing Deal in Sudan

While the Sudanese Journalist Network, in a statement dominated by indignant disappointment with the fact of an alliance with the transitional military council, says "the agreement is devoted to a dysfunctional partnership that produces a being distorted by a hateful military head, so that all the dreams of our people will be lost.”

PoliticsVania GulstonJuly 27, 2019Sudan, Newyork, Vania Gulston, Africa, The UprisingComment

The Nafisa Project: A fashion Story

Sahar Arrayeh is a fashion Designer from Sudan. Once an orthopedic surgeon in London, she felt an urge to stay in Sudan when she visited the country late 2017 and decided to pursue her life long passion of being a fashion designer. Fast forward to 2019 and here we are,front row seats to the Nafisa Project: A fashion Story.

LifestyleTAP TeamMarch 27, 2019Sudan, fashion, art, models Comment