Daily Archives: 10/30/2018


African Filmmaker Tells Tales of South African Migrants

The film Vaya from Nigerian-born director Akin Omotoso, tells the story of three people who journey from their rural homes in South Africa to Johannesburg. As Mike O’Sullivan reports, it’s a story of migration that deals with universal themes. … …


Pro Wrestling Proves a Hit with Egyptian Crowds

When a high school in the northern Egyptian city of Ismailia hosted a pro wrestling event, the crowd spilled over onto the roofs of neighboring buildings. Pro wrestling, a popular entertainment form in the U.S., mixes theatrical performance with athletics …