This week, we read about a new African art exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, review the year’s best films from the continent, and hear from Eryka Badu.

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This week, we read about Google’s partnership with leading African museums, the new Lagos edition of Monopoly, and a court ruling in Cameroon on homosexuality.

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In this week’s Arts and Culture Top 10, South African singer Lira—featured in Africa.com’s film Africa: Straight Up—will perform at Obama’s second inauguration. Read about this story and more.

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This week’s Arts and Culture Top 10 features Lady Gaga on safari, South African-born comic Riaad Moosa, and the current threat to Mali’s musicians.

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