It has been two decades since Nelson Mandela hosted the first of a series of concerts to raise HIV awareness. The 46664– his prison number – shows featured global stars Read More..
Art & Culture
Documentary illuminates stolen artefacts of Africa
Africa’s missing cultural objects scattered around the world in museums and the hands of private collectors along with their reinstitution back to the continent are the subject of a new Read More..
How this Ghanaian watchmaker is redefining luxury watchmaking in Africa with Warrior King Watches
In the heart of Tema, Ghana, a young Patrick Amofa discovered a fascination that would shape his destiny – the artistry of timekeeping. Each Christmas, his mother, Adwoa Serwaa, would Read More..
Julie Mehretu Breaks Her Own World Record For Highest Sale of an African Artwork
Julie Mehretu has done it again. The Ethiopian artist has broken the record for an African artwork at auction. On Wednesday, at Sotheby’s Now Evening Auction in New York, her Read More..
Niger fashion designer wants to spread positive image of her country
It was all glitz and glamour at the Joburg Fashion Week, a celebration of pan-African couture featuring designers and fashion creatives from across the continent. Taking centre stage this year Read More..
Angélique Kidjo, Royal Albert Hall review — 40 years of music and activism celebrated
As Angélique Kidjo strode elegantly on to the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall in a floor-skimming, gold-sequinned gown and African head wrap, she looked every inch the diva. “You Read More..