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If your knowledge of African music stops at Youssou N’Dour and Fela Kuti, Afropop Worldwide will soon broaden your horizons. As its name suggests, the podcast takes listeners on a …
Podcasts that Will Take You on a Musical Journey of West Africa Read More »
With travel restrictions in place worldwide, turning to photojournalists can help transport you, virtually, to some of our planet’s most beautiful and intriguing places. Although highly appreciated by safari aficionados, …
Go on a Virtual Tour of Zambia’s Beautiful Wildlife Read More »
In an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus, a number of African artists and politicians have resorted to music to capture people’s attention and communicate prevention practices. While the …
Soundtrack to a Pandemic: Africa’s Best Coronavirus Songs Read More »
British-Nigerian designer, Yinka Ilori, skyrocketed to fame when he began the practice of refashioning decrepit chairs into colorful works of art. Today, his designs can be seen around the globe, …
Yinka Ilori: ‘Why Should I Feel Like I Don’t Belong’ Read More »
Face mask as fashion statement? With the short supply of N-95 masks, people have turned to making basic variations in the hope that something is better than nothing. In the …
This Clothing Boutique is Selling African Print Face Masks Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Read More »
Thanks to the Lazraq family’s stewardship, Marrakech’s Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) has evolved into one of the most important centers for African contemporary works. Its current …
With time weighing heavy at home, it’s a great opportunity to up your African culture intake, and Ava Duvernay is making it easy for you. Her independent film collective, ARRAY …
Apex bank unveiled new banknotes honouring a female history maker in the country’s medical history. The bank disclosed that the new 10 Tunisian dinar note would feature female doctor Tewhida …
Tunisia’s Central Bank Honours a Woman Who Pioneered Read More »
Yebo Fresh, the one-of-a-kind online retailer born out of the ashes of those fires, gives its 1,000 clients (and counting) across seven informal settlements in Cape Town the chance to …
Cape Town Outfit Gives the Poor Access to Food Delivery during SA’s Lockdown Read More »
The Paris Club of creditor nations agreed on Tuesday to restructure Somalia’s debt, including immediately canceling $1.4 billion owed by the impoverished Horn of Africa country. Three decades of conflict …
