April 21
South Africa: Esther Mahlangu - How the Famous South African Artist Keeps Her Ndebele Culture Alive
Esther Mahlangu is having a retrospective of her world famous art in Cape Town. Now 88, the South African visual artist is best known for her colourful large-scale murals in the… Read more »
April 17
South Africa: Social Media for Sex Education - South African Teens Explain How It Would Help Them
Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it's considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where… Read more »
April 16
West Africa: West Africa's Fashion Designers Are World Leaders When It Comes to Producing Sustainable Clothes
Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it's socially… Read more »
April 15
Congo-Kinshasa: Beyond Images of War - Sammy Baloji's Work Captures DR Congo's Vibrant Arts and Culture, Challenging Western Views
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is all too often associated with violent conflict, at the expense of its positive aspects. Reports on this huge country, the second largest… Read more »
April 14
South Africa: Tutu Puoane - the South African Singer On Creating Her New Album Out of Lebo Mashile's Poetry
From her base in Belgium, proudly South African singer, artist and actor Tutu Puoane has carved an international career predicated on consistency and mastery. Her new album,… Read more »
April 10
Ghana: How to Keep Your Music Career Going - 3 Tips From a Ghanaian Star
Ghanaian parents have historically discouraged their children from becoming musicians or marrying musicians. A music career is still not seen as one that can provide a steady… Read more »
April 08
Tunisia: Tunisia's El Kef City Is Rich in Heritage - Centuries of Cultural Mixing Give It a Distinct Identity
El Kef is a city built into the southern face of Jebel Dyr mountain, which is linked to the High Atlas mountains in the north-western region of Tunisia that borders on Algeria. The… Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Fuji Music in Nigeria - New Documentary Shines Light On a Popular African Culture
Nigerian singer Síkírù Àyìndé Barrister (1948-2010) pioneered fújì, a Yorùbá genre of popular dance music. In… Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Zulu Culture and Sexual Orientation - South African Study Reveals the Health Costs of Stigma
Same-sex relationships are legal in South Africa and protected by the constitution. Unfair discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is against the law. Read more »
Africa: Exploring the Roots of Stupidity - First Understand the Psychology of What Lies Behind Irrational Opinions
Most people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection and stubbornly cling to their opinions, regardless of how… Read more »
March 13
South Africa: South Africa's Master Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim Going On a World Tour At 90
Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa's most distinguished pianist, was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. This year marks not only his 90th birthday but also the start of a world tour.… Read more »
February 20
Africa: Screen Time Doesn't Have to Be Sedentary - 3 Ways It Can Get Kids Moving
There have been concerns about screens making kids more sedentary and less active since TV was introduced more than half a century ago. Read more »
March 12
Africa: Colonial Statues in Africa Have Been Removed, Returned and Torn Down Again - Why It's Such a Complex History
In 2020, the murder of George Floyd in the US served as a catalyst for the global Black Lives Matter movement. It sparked widespread protests against police brutality and systemic… Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ancient Ilorin City - Archaeologist Uncovers Over 1,000 Years of History
Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, is a Nigerian city with a long and rich history. However, much of its distant past is not well known. Archaeology is now uncovering more of this… Read more »
March 08
Tunisia: Oscars 2024 - Four Daughters Is a Tunisian Masterpiece - What Makes the Film Groundbreaking
Four Daughters is the story of a Tunisian family torn apart by an extremist Islamic group. It's won several major documentary awards and is nominated for a Best Feature Documentary… Read more »
March 07
Uganda: Bobi Wine - the People's President - a Gripping Oscar-Nominated Film About Uganda's Fight for Freedom
Bobi Wine is a pop star in Uganda who uses his music for political protest and social activism. Born Robert Kyagulanyi, he became a member of parliament (MP) in 2017 and has gone… Read more »
February 29
Africa: How Teens Benefit From Being Able to Read 'Disturbing' Books That Some Want to Ban
Should we worry, as massive book-banning efforts imply, that young people will be harmed by certain kinds of books? For over a decade and through hundreds of interviews, my… Read more »
March 03
Uganda: Bobi Wine - The Documentary Up for Oscar 2024
This year, all the Oscar nominees for best documentary feature come from outside of the United States. Read more »
March 04
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Style - How Two Dictators Shaped the DRC's Art, Architecture and Monuments
What kind of art is left behind by totalitarian regimes? A new free-to-read book called Congo Style: From Belgian Art Nouveau to African Independence explores the visual culture,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Use Humour to Counter Unpopular State Policies - Memes Are the Latest Tool
Seemingly disillusioned with the country's leadership, Kenyans have taken to new ways of expressing their anger and frustration with their government. Read more »
February 13
Africa: 'Analog Uncanny' - How This Weird and Experimental Side of Tiktok Is Forging the Future of Horror
Director Kyle Edward Ball's feature film debut, Skinamarink, achieved unexpected commercial success last year after going viral on TikTok. Read more »
February 16
Africa: A Brief History of the Diss Track - From the Roxanne Wars to Megan Thee Stallion
Released last month, Houston-born rapper Megan Thee Stallion's hit song Hiss is a textbook diss record. Fans and critics have suggested the track takes aim at multiple artists… Read more »
Africa: What's Behind the Astonishing Rise in LGBTQ+ Romance Literature?
A major transformation is underway in Romancelandia. Read more »
Africa: Ai Will Let Us Read 'Lost' Ancient Works in the Library At Herculaneum for the First Time
On 19 October 1752, a discovery was made 20 metres underneath the town of Resina, near Naples in Italy. Peasants digging wells in the area around Mount Vesuvius had struck marble… Read more »
February 20
Africa: Women in South Africa's Armed Struggle - New Book Records History At First Hand
South Africa's young democracy was a culmination of years of sweat, blood and revolution against the apartheid regime. In the early 1960s, after decades of "non-violence" as a… Read more »