Culture
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The powerful tactics of subversion in Beyoncé’s Black is King
Using themes of water and royalty, the American artist reframes narratives of Blackness. When Black is King was released across the globe in late ... -
Nigerians are the funniest people on the internet. These five prove it.
A growing wave of comedians in Nigeria are keeping the country and its diaspora laughing. Nigerians believe they are some of the funniest people ... -
“What does mainstream even mean?” 2020 AKO Caine Prize nominees (III)
In the final instalment of our three-part interview, we talked to the writers about their shortlisted stories and their style. Welcome to Part III of ... -
“Who said oppressive gatekeepers can’t come from within?” 2020 AKO Caine Prize nominees (Part II)
In the second of our three-part interview, we talked to the shortlisted writers about the politics of prizes and reading. Welcome to Part II ... -
“We’re all at sea”: Meet the 2020 AKO Caine Prize nominees (Part I)
In the first of our three-part interview, we talked to the shortlisted writers about joy and writing. In some ways, the Caine Prize for ... -
Six lockdown book launches you might have missed
It’s been a long few months of lockdown without physical book launch events. Thankfully, IG Lives, Zoom and other video conference forums have stepped ... -
Stay home and go to the museum
In Kenya and Uganda, innovators are showing how history can be preserved and shared in new formats for today’s audience. In Uganda and Kenya, ... -
Lockdown and listen: Classic African albums to discover, old and new
Read all our COVID-19 coverage What is a better way to spend your time during lockdown than discovering or revisiting some of the finest ... -
In Malawi, a ritual is under threat from Christian preachers. Why?
Gule Wamkulu is a treasured tradition that locals argue should be preserved. One sunny afternoon, Dzoole village in central Malawi is disturbed by three ... -
Stay home and stream: African film and TV to watch during lockdown
Read all our COVID-19 coverage As more nations go on lockdown in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19, movie theatres across the ...
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