Culture
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African fiction in 2023
2022 saw writers from Africa and the Diaspora bring us some literary gems (see our list of Best Books of 2022). 2023 promises to ... -
The best African films of 2022
In an uncertain year for the industry, African cinema continued to thrive as filmmakers found industrious ways to create despite myriad roadblocks. Many of ... -
The best African books of 2022
From the thought provoking and evocative to the laughter inducing, here are our best African books of 2022 (in no particular order). Things They ... -
The best African albums of 2022
2022 was the year African musicians levelled up big time. Every other month arrived with reports of international record deals, significant chart achievements, or ... -
From hot tailors to haunted homes: Six of the best African films of 2022
At the heart of many of the best African films out there currently is the idea of return. Return to something, someone, or somewhere. ... -
How the language of “restitution” disguises imperial violence
Colonialists did not just “take” African artefacts that should be returned, but destroyed knowledge and life forms in the process. The violence of the ... -
Nyege Nyege, Uganda’s controversial but irresistible festival, is back on
Why does the popular music festival keep getting banned and then un-banned? First staged in 2015, the globally touted Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda ... -
What to expect from the Africa Super League
What are the pros and cons of the new proposed competition? The Confederation for African Football (CAF) recently announced plans for a continent-wide Africa ... -
“Zimdancehall is dead”: Critics say ghetto sound was sold for a song
Zimdancehall was once known for its revolutionary lyrics. Now its singers are hyping up businessmen in songs and performing at Zanu-PF rallies. What started ...
