Lupita Nyong’o Makes History as First Black Head of Berlin Film Festival Jury
Lupita Nyong’o, a Kenyan actress, has become the first black person to chair the Berlin International Film Festival jury. The…
Art & Film
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…
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…
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…
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…
Obama artist showcases portraits of African presidents
An artist who rose to fame as the first African-American artist to officially paint a US president – Barack Obama…