Culture
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Nollywood has been mediocre for long enough
Nigeria has the talent and appetite for ambitious and original films, but it needs to cultivate a homegrown cinema culture to make this a ... -
Burna Boy claims to be a politically conscious “African Giant.” He’s not.
Instead, he may be a giant of marketing or of missed opportunities. For years, Burna Boy has been carefully crafting his image as a ... -
The best African albums of 2021
In a world forever changed by COVID-19, music remained one of the most accessible comforts. Even when it was not possible to share music ... -
The best African films of 2021
After the shutdowns of the last year, 2021 saw movies make a comeback. Productions picked up once again in several countries. Theatres sprung back ... -
The best African books of 2021
African writers have outdone themselves again, bringing us literary gems across genres. Here are our 20 top books of the year, in no particular ... -
From untold LGBT+ stories to water everywhere: photos from East Africa
Last year, a deathly virus stopped the world in its tracks. Things may be moving a little (cautiously) now, but the pandemic is still ... -
Cameroon has finally made its Netflix debut. It’s been a long time coming.
The Anglophone film industry has overcome many odds to reach a global audience. In early 2021, Anglophone Cameroonian filmmakers made a momentous debut as ... -
What does it mean to decolonise BDSM?
“It’s not about race, it’s about slavery” One afternoon in 2018, while standing with my forehead against the wall of my bedroom in Johannesburg, ...
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