Culture
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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, ... -
“What this generation wants”: African authors publishing direct to the web
Southern African writers are publishing books through Facebook and Whatsapp that speak directly to readers’ lives . Is this the future or a fad? ... -
Silence and skin: Depicting queerness in Maghrebian films
Unable to represent queerness explicitly, films from the Maghreb employ more subtle and muted techniques. In the Maghreb region, as in many African countries, ... -
The top 20 African books of 2020
Our picks of the best from the year. Whether it’s been with light-hearted love stories, heart-wrenching histories, or gritty thrillers, African writers have provided ... -
Six powerful one-minute films on women’s empowerment
From a job interview that takes a turn to a stolen girl’s dream, these short films tackle challenges facing women head-on. The theme of ...