Violence Erupts in the Largest Urban Slum in Africa
Violence erupts in Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, following the nationwide demonstration and protest organised by the Coalition for Reforms…
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Njelele Celebrates Three Years of Urban Art
This month marks the three year anniversary of Njelele Art Station, an urban art laboratory in downtown Harare focused on…
Why Papa Wemba’s Legacy Will Outlive Us All
There is a scene in the classic 1987 French-Congolese film La Vie Est Belle, where a character played by the…
Meet the Dak’Art Biennale 2016 Award Winners
Dak’Art—Africa’s largest biennial—opened on May 3rd in Dakar, Senegal. Under the theme “re-enchantment”, curated by Simon Njami, the biennial invited…
Afroshoes Nyala sneaker collection by Kenyan designer Emo Rugene
Afroshoes is a Kenyan shoe brand founded by Kenyan designer Emo Rugene. According to the founder, the brand originated out…
Phtographer Yakubu is Helping Kigali’s Street Kids Tell Their Own Stories
Jacques Nkinzingabo aka Yakubu has gone from selling CDs on the streets of Nyabugogo, Kigali to becoming a successful young…