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  • CultureGPJSocietyUganda

    “Inside I was standing”: Young Ugandans think twice before kneeling

    By Beatrice Lamwaka
    March 9, 2022
    Tradition or submission? Ugandans are questioning the relevance of the centuries-old practice, including its role in sexual violence. From as early as she can ...
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  • CameroonCulture

    AFCON 2022’s match ball was not just a football

    By Leocadia Bongben (For bird)
    February 10, 2022
    Cameroonian designer Fule Valentine designed the ball with traditional textile patterns seeking to engender a unified national identity. On 23 November, 2022, the Confederation ...
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  • CultureEditor's PicksNigeria

    Nollywood has been mediocre for long enough

    By Dika Ofoma
    January 27, 2022
    Nigeria has the talent and appetite for ambitious and original films, but it needs to cultivate a homegrown cinema culture to make this a ...
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  • CultureEditor's PicksNigeria

    Burna Boy claims to be a politically conscious “African Giant.” He’s not.

    By Wilfred Okiche
    December 17, 2021
    Instead, he may be a giant of marketing or of missed opportunities.  For years, Burna Boy has been carefully crafting his image as a ...
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  • CultureTop story

    The best African albums of 2021

    By Wilfred Okiche
    December 10, 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 ...
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  • CultureTop story

    The best African films of 2021

    By Wilfred Okiche
    December 9, 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 ...
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  • Best African books of 2021
    CultureTop story

    The best African books of 2021

    By Samira Sawlani
    December 8, 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 ...
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  • Climate crisisCovid-19CultureTop story

    From untold LGBT+ stories to water everywhere: photos from East Africa

    By Uganda Press Photo
    December 3, 2021
    Last year, a deathly virus stopped the world in its tracks. Things may be moving a little (cautiously) now, but the pandemic is still ...
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  • There are now four Cameroonian films available on Netflix.
    CameroonCulture

    Cameroon has finally made its Netflix debut. It’s been a long time coming.

    By Erwin Ayota
    November 23, 2021
    The Anglophone film industry has overcome many odds to reach a global audience.  In early 2021, Anglophone Cameroonian filmmakers made a momentous debut as ...
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  • CultureGhanaSocietyTop story

    Becoming Angel Maxine, Ghana’s first openly transgender musician

    By moshood
    October 28, 2021
    Even as Ghana clamps down on queer lives, Angel Maxine remains defiant.  In a short video shared on Instagram in October 2020, we see ...
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