Arts and Culture

When it comes to Sudan or South Sudan, there are ample documentaries produced by Sudanese and non-Sudanese filmmakers.  The Sudans have been at the center of political unrest and conflict for decades, making them a topic...

You Will Die At Twenty, a Sudanese film by Sudanese director and screenwriter Amjad Abu Alala, received the Lion of the Future (Luigi de Laurentiis) Award for Best Debut Feature at the 76th Venice International Film Festival on...

During the Sudanese revolution against political, economic and social state of the country, there was a parallel artistic revolution, in music and arts. The revolution manifested in new understanding of symbolisms, experimental ways of expression, and...

Initiated by Emirati art and architecture columnist, Sultan Al Qassemi in 2018, NYC Cultural Majlis is a bimonthly event that invites artists to share the purpose and process of their works that often relate to the culture...

COLORSXSTUDIOS presents a new project exploring the role that music and visual art culture plays in relation to the campaign for global equality, human rights and democracy. Focusing on Sudan, the project showcases music from the...

The world of beauty and fashion is fast-growing in Sudan and South Sudan. With their celebratory cultures with various occasions to dress up for throughout the year, the countries are witnessing a growing number of Sudanese...

A new and original song by music artist Sammany Hajo, “Matalib”, is inspiring Sudanese music artists in Sudan and abroad to cover the song, each bringing their own style to it as part of the Matalib...

Talking About Trees, a Sudanese documentary which chronicles the efforts of a group of film enthusiasts to revive an old cinema in Sudan and the country’s love of film, received the Berlinale Glashütte Original – Documentary Award (Panorama Audience...

Since 19 December 2018, protesters in Sudan have been chanting for freedom, peace and justice. The Sudanese people are calling for a revolution, and most importantly, for President Omar Al Bashir and his regime to step...

Art meets madness in the up-and-coming Sudanese accessories brand, LOCO (@be_loco), boasting stylish hand-painted wooden bags and earrings made for those who think outside-the-box – and need a beautiful wooden box-shaped bag to put their thoughts...