Ep.353 - West Papua, Chris Brown & Modern Nigerian Art

In a week where:Tim Westwood is charged with four counts of rape.A Gaza-Israeli ceasefire & hostage deal is approved.Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group is dismissed.Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor, dies aged 79.Afghanistan & Pakistan get into conflict. In Life: (9:34) As the ceasefire is already breached by Israel, we look to a story about stories and how they'll always live on even if they kill all the storytellers. (Excerpt By Huda Fakhreddine) In Environment: (27:24) If you wanted another atrocity that you know scarily little about, then let me tell you what British companies like BP & Unilever are doing in West Papua! (Article By Samira Homerang Saunders & David Whyte) In Music: (37:00) As I continue to hate on Chris Brown, it has come to my attention that - at this point - I might be in the minority, even if my stance is valid. (Article By Craig Jenkins) Lastly, in Culture: (55:12) Tate Modern is hosting a fresh look at Nigerian Modernism and the paths Nigerian artists have taken in response to life pre & post-colonialism (Article By Jason Okundaye) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK Website: https://the5thelement.co.uk Photography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh ChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: Diggin' In The Digits 5EPN Radio Black Women Watch... In Search of Sauce The Beauty Of Independence