reasonable conversation about the arts
An unexpected commercial from the folks at Guinness. In a beautifully done slot, they artfully capture the joie de vivre of the Sapuer sub-culture–the elegantly dressed dandies of the Congo. Although much has been written about the Sapeurs of late, we thought this ad really […]
On view at Taymour Grahne Gallery is ‘Kesh Angels, a solo exhibition of work by the Moroccan-born, UK-based artist, Hassan Hajjaj. Marking the artist’s first exhibition in New York, ‘Kesh Angels presents a unique take on the vibrant street culture of Morocco and pays tribute to the biker culture of the […]
Deep in the Sahara By Kelly Cunnane. Illustrated by Hoda Hadadi. A beautifully illustrated tale about Mauritania that seeks to demystify the veil for the youngest among us. From the blurb: [blockquote source=”Author website”]Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she […]
Art can be found in almost every corner of Accra from neighborhood churches, schools and pubs to street stalls, barber shops and corporate campaigns. Art is serious business. In fact, traditional street art plays an influential part in the advertising history of Ghana. This street […]
Event provides a platform for young photographers working to change the view of Africa as a continent of the desperate
Adura Onashile’s new play, Expensive Shit, takes place in two toilets – one in Glasgow and the other at Fela’s legendary Lagos club. She talks about her bathroom-sink drama
Sarah Forbes Bonetta, captured as a slave and later a Victorian society figure, among more than 40 sitters featured in National Portrait Gallery exhibition
Posters from the 1930s designed to attract Africans and African-Americans to the charms of communism highlight a fascinating, almost forgotten history
Youth unemployment cuts deep in Sudan, but the hit TV show Mashrouy is challenging the received wisdom about entrepreneurship and encouraging young people to tackle the country’s social and economic challenges head on
The famous festival in Nevada has a policy of ‘inclusion’ yet you won’t see many ‘burners’ who are black. Is it unwelcoming, or are there other matters in play?
South African comedian continues some of Jon Stewart traditions but all sides of political divide are fair game – if there’s no danger, ‘we’re going down wrong road’
Having started out as a free, small-scale music festival, Afropunk has grown into a conduit for black activism and community action. On the eve of this year’s event (with acts such as Kelis and Grace Jones) its organizers explain its appeal
[dropcap background=”yes”]After[/dropcap] a trip to Ethiopia, Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deobrra-Lee Furness are bringing the coffee of Africa to the U.S. Six years ago the Australian couple were approached by World Vision, a faith based organization that is working to end poverty and injustice […]
VS Naipaul’s hellish vision of an African nation’s path to independence saw him accused of racism, but remains his masterpiece
1. It only took Suarez and his vampire teeth a week to apologize for The Bite. Which reminds us of the Chris Rock stand-up: What happened to just plain CRAZY! 2. Some excellent, intersectional reads on the politics of Africa. 3. In Zambia, the contradiction of […]
[dropcap background=”yes” color=”#333333″ size=”16px”]There is a[/dropcap] factory in Contagem, Brazil where the workers don’t go home after their shift. Surrounded by many rows of razor sharp barbed wire, the factory is located inside a maximum security prison that harbors some of Brazil’s most hardened criminals. In […]
Looking for business inspiration or maybe you just want to stay abreast of the latest. Here are the top social media influencers on the continent. Did we leave anyone out? Chime in, in the comments below. 1. Zimbabwean uber-businessman Strive Masiyawa has gained an unprecedented […]
Not too long ago I found myself wedged in a cabana in a tiny VIP section in a nightclub in my hometown, Harare, Zimbabwe. My companions were the daughter of a top local politician, the multi-millionaire owner of the biggest mall in the country, a club […]
1. Adding to the fire which fuels the US/Ghana rivalry is animosity over visa’s and deportation. LOL. 2. “Villodge” tourism anyone? Meet “Marv, the Bush DJ.” [blockquote source=””]Marvin Mutangara describes himself as a nonconformist son of great African parents who taught me to lead and not to […]
First novel written by age thirty? Check. How about FIVE novels written by thirty? Lit phenom Helen Oyeyemi has hit her stride with her fifth novel Boy, Snow, Bird released this March to critical acclaim. We recently caught up with her at an event in […]
Event provides a platform for young photographers working to change the view of Africa as a continent of the desperate
Adura Onashile’s new play, Expensive Shit, takes place in two toilets – one in Glasgow and the other at Fela’s legendary Lagos club. She talks about her bathroom-sink drama
Africa Redux Founder Chi Kaitano.
