April 26
Africa: Black British Music Takes Centre Stage As London's V&A East Opens Doors
London - More than 125 years of black music in Britain is being celebrated in the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East museum in Stratford, London. RFI was at the opening… Read more »
March 14
Benin: Benin Singer OPA Wins 2026 RFI African Music Prize
In the running alongside nine other candidates from the African continent, OPA's fusion of afrobeats, soul, jazz and traditional Beninese sounds won over both the public vote and… Read more »
February 28
Cameroon: Okali, a Musical Love Story Between France and Cameroon
Musical duo Okali - Cameroonian singer Gaëlle Minali-Bella and French multi-instrumentalist Florent Sorin - released their debut EP this month, the result of years of… Read more »
August 30, 2025
Madagascar: Malagasy Families 'Turn the Dead' With Silk and Song to Honour Ancestors
In Madagascar, winter brings with it a unique family gathering. Across the central highlands, communities practise the famadihana - the "turning of the dead". The ritual, rooted in… Read more »
August 22, 2025
Africa: African Studios Bring Culture and History to the World's Biggest Games Fair
Video game makers from around the globe have converged on Cologne for the annual Gamescom trade fair - the world's largest gaming event, where new products are unveiled and… Read more »
