Diplomacy and the Power of Connection
From embassy receptions and cultural celebrations to international partnerships and personal introductions, International Kreol Magazine continues to build bridges across countries, institutions and communities.
The Lost City That Was Never Lost – Benin, Memory, and the Myth of Disappearance
They called it lost. But Benin was never gone.
For centuries before the first European ship anchored off its coast, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the most powerful and sophisticated civilisations on earth. Its capital was a city of wide straight roads, royal bronze, sacred ivory, and walls that stretched further than the eye could follow. Its Oba was divine. Its artisans were the finest in the region. Its merchants traded with the world.
Then came 1897. A British naval expedition invaded, burned the royal palace, exiled the king, and carried off thousands of artworks that would spend the next century in foreign museums. In the aftermath, colonial writers reached for a convenient word. They called Benin lost.
It was never lost. It was taken. And now, slowly, it is coming back.
“Aliens” – An Exploration of Diversity and the Human Experience
Last week, Kreol Magazine had the distinct pleasure of attending the private view of “Aliens,” an exhibition that’s more than meets the eye. FprBuro organised the event in collaboration with Zari Gallery and was nothing short of a transcendental experience
Shez Raja: The bass player whose sound transformed after a trip in March 2020
Shez Raja couldn’t have imagined just how much life was going to change when he embarked on a family holiday to Pakistan in March 2020. Travelling with his parents and sister, it was an opportunity to see where Shez’s dad had been brought up in Lahore.
Alex Scheuerer and Najwa Ezzaher make music magic with neo-soul collaboration
Swiss guitarist Alex Scheuerer, alongside his collaborator Najwa Ezzaher, manifest their love for music through their performances and productions. Their passion for what they do is palpable in their conversation about their musical talents, their movements on stage, and notably, in the music they create
Luiz Morais – A look into his story
The musician conjuring up the most vibrant images of Brazil across London. Music is so much more than just one thing – especially for Luiz Morais.
Ignatius Sancho – A man of firsts who history should remember
Take a walk through the grounds of St Margaret's Church in Westminster, London and you sadly won’t come across the grave of Ignatius Sancho. This, however, is where he was buried upon his death in 1780.
Uncle Greedy – the evolution of a musician
The best musicians are forever evolving – and there’s arguably no better example of this than Uncle Greedy.
The folk-rock artist first picked up a guitar when he was 15. Almost 30 years later, he’s still le...
British Music Veteran – David Sinclair, Hits the Home of Rock & Roll
The modern band, DS4, has its roots planted in the deep soil of music history performed at the Crawdaddy Music Venue, Richmond Upon Thames in England, United Kingdom on 26 October 2018.
DS4 is headed up by vet...
Anthony Christian – The Child that Art Made
“I do not know which to admire the most; your courage in defying the tendencies of modern art or the skill with which you have done so.” Thus wrote Lord Kenneth Clark at a time when Lord Clark, having just laun...
Klaxons – More than Just a Flash in the Man
Ten years after the start of their heyday, 'Acid Indie' act Klaxons are no more
It might only have been two years after they formed, but it could be said that 2007 was a pivotal year in the life and times...
Muse – Rock Gods, then and now
Devon group went from small fanbase to international fame, and have continued their meteoric rise.
By 2007, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Muse had become international superstars, at least in a m...
Holiday Planning Checklist: A Checklist to Ensure You Actually Enjoy Your Holiday
Holidays are the best time to plan out an adventure that will be worth remembering. But before heading out for the place of your choice and splurge all your hard-earned money, plan it out carefully and get as m...
A toast to Dominican Republic Anniversary – London reception to mark the birth of a nation
Dominicans at home and abroad marked an important date in their country’s history recently: the declaration of independence from neighbouring Haiti 173 years ago. Kreol Magazine attended a reception at the emba...
Anna Ravliuc – Contemporary Queen of colour
Anna Ravliuc's vibrant, vivid and emotional paintings reveal a refinement of colour. This soulful beauty is portrayed through her unique Expressionist-based approach.
Artworks by London-based Anna Ravliuc are ...