Culture
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Poetry Soup, and other North African Creatives to Watch
A few years back, it was said that Africa’s creative economy was like a sleeping giant. That may have been, but the giant’s awake ... -
The Colonial Bastard Rhodes Typeface, and other Southern African Creatives to Watch
A few years back, it was said that Africa’s creative economy was like a sleeping giant. That may have been, but the giant’s awake ... -
The League of Extravagant Grannies, and other East African Creatives to Watch
A few years back, it was said that Africa’s creative economy was like a sleeping giant. That may have been, but the giant’s now ... -
[Photo essay] 34,000 people, 1 message: Singing for peace in Goma
The Amani Festival united more than 34,000 people for three days of music, dance, and culture to promote and demand peace in the still ... -
The plucky African film industry defying the odds
Thousands of miles from the glamour and riches of the Western film industry, determined filmmakers in Malawi are winning hearts and acclaim as they ... -
The Strong Breed: The rise and fall of Africa’s great literary leaders
In Uganda and beyond, the political influence of writers has greatly diminished, with different kinds of artists starting to take their place. In an ... -
Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations: Scrappy build-up, strong finish
The football at Afcon 2017 was highly entertaining, but it happened against a backdrop of simmering discontent in Gabon. On the pitch, at least, no Africa Cup ... -
Remembering Buchi Emecheta, Nigerian novelist, feminist, my mother
When her husband burnt her first handwritten manuscript, Buchi Emecheta did not give up. She persevered and went on to become the celebrated author ... -
Four bold new films by African directors you need to see
The past year has seen a flurry of remarkable new films by African directors. Here are a few of the most original, moving and ... -
The truth about black hair
“If your hair is relaxed, white people are relaxed.” “Your hair feels like pubic hair.” That was one of the first insults that someone ...
