PANAF Chapter in Nigeria to hold discussion on Copyright Infringement and Piracy
The Nigerian chapter of the Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) is set to host a crucial chatroom discussion...
Zambia’s Fumba Chama to deliver keynote speech at PANAF Summit in Zanzibar
Zambia's Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Arts, Fumba Chama, popularly known as Pilato, is set to...
PANAF to hold the first edition of the PANAF Summit in Zanzibar
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) is excited to announce the inaugural edition of the PANAF Summit, to...
Mimeta’s ‘Safeguarding Artists’ Report Explores Funding Challenges for Artists-at-Risk
The 61-paged report is an outcome of a meeting convened with financial contributors to organisations engaged in Artists-at-Risk work in...
Gender Dynamics in Mozambique’s Cultural Sector
Introduction This article seeks to contribute to an understanding of the gender dynamics in the artistic field in Africa, as...
Download UNESCO’s publications in support of the status of artists worldwide
The report, entitled “Empowering Creativity: Implementing the UNESCO 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist; 5th global consultation”, presents an...
Beyond the Lyre: Breaking Gender Barriers in Kenya’s Creative Sector
There is no better illustration of the gender barriers that have persisted within the cultural sector in Kenya than the...
PANAF Chat: There is a need to promote financial literacy among creatives in Uganda
In a recent discussion held on 19 October, the Pan African Network for Creative Freedom (PANAF) and Pearlwood organised an...
Challenges and aspirations of women in Uganda’s cultural industry
The cultural sector in Uganda encompasses various forms of expression, including film, music, visual art, literature, fashion, and more. However,...
PANAF chapter in uganda to host discussion on issues surrounding artists’ compensation
The Ugandan chapter of the Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) is set to host a discussion titled "The...
Shaping the Future of Artistic Freedom in Africa
Artistic freedoms i.e. the right to imagine, create, and distribute diverse cultural expressions without censorship, political interference, or economic pressure...
Is Kenya’s Artistic Freedom on Trial?
Kenya's 2010 Constitution has been hailed as a progressive constitution—secured at the expense of the blood, sweat, and tears of...
PANAF Summit 2025 Summary Report – Zanzibar, Tanzania
Held from February 14–16, 2025, the second edition of the Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) Summit convened 51 participants...
Africa Day 2025 – From a Cultural Lens
What is the significance of culture for African development? Teshome Wondimu, founder of Selam, takes Africa Day 2025 to...
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