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Sat 31 Oct · 10:00

The Beauty Beat 2026

Queen Elizabeth II Centre (QEII Centre), Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE · London

£85.00

Thu 5 Nov · 16:00

Learn to DJ with Tryb (Womxn Only)

180 Strand, London WC2R 1EA · London

Free

Sun 8 Nov · 19:00

DJames Live in London

HERE at Outernet, Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 8LH, UK · London

Thu 12 Nov · 18:00

Omah Lay — Clarity of Mind World Tour

OVO Arena Wembley, Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA, UK · London

Sun 14 Feb · 19:30

Basketmouth — No Hard Feelings | London 2027

indigo at The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, UK · London

Thu 25 Mar · 19:30

Olamide Returns to London

The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, UK · London

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Guides · Oct 29, 2026

African Horror and Supernatural Films for Your Watchlist

From Nollywood rituals to Moroccan monsters and restless spirits in Dakar, these films offer plenty of reasons to leave the lights on.

Guides · Oct 27, 2026

For the Love of a Good Bar: Africa’s Place on The 50 Best Bars List

From Cape Town’s early appearances to Accra’s two entries in 2026, a look at the African bars that have earned a place in the global ranking.

Newsletters · Oct 26, 2026

Design Week Lagos Turns 10, Orchestra Baobab Return, Okiki Akinfe Wins Frieze Prize

Plus AKAA opens in Paris, Film Africa kicks off in London, and Zambia wins its first Absa L’Atelier prize.

Guides · Oct 25, 2026

A Full Guide to African Art Fairs and Festivals

From gallery booths in Lagos and Marrakech to public art in Accra and Kampala, these gatherings offer different ways to meet the continent’s artists and understand the worlds they are making.

Guides · Oct 20, 2026

Vlisco Launches Vlisco VIBE — A New Expression for Everyday Life

In collaboration with Nigerian designer Lisa Folawiyo, the launch pairs vibrant prints with versatile styling, celebrating 180 years of craftsmanship through a fresh take on fashion, creativity and self-expression.

Newsletters · Oct 19, 2026

IShowSpeed Brings Ghana to the Big Screen, F1 Returns to Africa, 1-54 Turns to the Modernists

Plus Zanele Muholi wins the Hasselblad Award, Tyla launches a scholarship and Absa L’Atelier names four winners.

Guides · Oct 16, 2026

Sungi Mlengeya Is Painting Freedom in Black and White

The self-taught artist on leaving banking for painting, the women who remain constant in her life, and finding freedom in dance and space.

Guides · Oct 13, 2026

Efie Gallery: A Home for African Art in Dubai

With exhibitions, a listening room and a public library, the family-founded gallery offers several ways into African contemporary art. Its closing programme for 2026 includes solo shows by Maggie Otieno and Yaw Owusu, alongside a presentation at Frieze Abu Dhabi.

Newsletters · Oct 12, 2026

Rachel Ojuromi Walks for Chanel, Simbarashe Wins the Caine Prize, Burna Boy Hosts GTA 6’s FM

Plus Anok Yai dominates SS27, Theresa Ikoko’s Girls heads to the Young Vic, Tobe Nwigwe connects Houston and Nigeria, and Soulja takes Sudan’s sound global.

Newsletters · Oct 5, 2026

King Promise Drops the Chelsea Anthem, Bloody Civilian Joins Tyla, Bisila Noha Wins Big

Plus Nigeria turns 66, Dave had Pretoria singing every bar, the Jali Collective brings African cinema to Edinburgh, and Nelson Freitas announces a Lisbon arena show.

Guides · Sep 29, 2026

14 Contemporary African Women Film Directors To Know

From Senegal to Kenya, Ghana and beyond, meet the women shaping how African stories are told on screen now.

Newsletters · Sep 28, 2026

Black Market Breaks a Guinness World Record, Dear Ajayi Wins at Venice, Onalaja Rises at London Fashion Week

Plus, three African writers are longlisted for the National Book Awards, and the African Futures Institute gets a new headquarters in Accra.

Guides · Sep 25, 2026

Vlisco Celebrates 180 Years with a Landmark Collaboration Featuring Six Contemporary African Artists

To mark its 180th anniversary, Vlisco has invited six contemporary West African artists to create new multidisciplinary works, each reimagining the brand's icons as a starting point for artistic exploration.

Guides · Sep 24, 2026

As Loud As Freedom: Fela Kuti's Visual Legacy Comes to Toronto in Sample Chief's First Art Exhibition

As Loud As Freedom opens at 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education: the first art exhibition produced by Sample Chief.

Guides · Sep 21, 2026

Gbemi Giwa Is Making the Case for African Food Without the Guilt

The nutrition and fitness coach talks African food, sustainable fat loss, wellness trends and why getting healthy should not mean abandoning the food you grew up eating.

Newsletters · Sep 21, 2026

Mowalola x Jordan Drop, Ugo Ugochukwu Wins F3, Burna Boy Headlines NFL Paris

Plus, the NAACP Image Awards adds 10 new African categories, My Father's Shadow heads to Netflix, and Daniel Umemezie is named US National Youth Poet Laureate.

Guides · Sep 18, 2026

African New-Generation Models Making Their Mark on Global Fashion Vol 02

From major runways to global campaigns, these African models are becoming some of fashion's most exciting new faces.

Guides · Sep 15, 2026

12 Pan-African Women Directors Who Shaped Cinema History

Meet the pioneering African women who picked up the camera and changed the history of African cinema.

Newsletters · Sep 14, 2026

Wisdom Kaye wins Virgil Award, Tobi Amusan Takes Silver, Tschabalala Self Unveils the Fourth Plinth

Plus Charlotte Mensah gets a London exhibition, Thara Popoola wins a major screenwriting prize, and Zohran Mamdani hosts NYC's first African Heritage reception.

Guides · Sep 11, 2026

African Animated Films From the 2020s You Should Watch

From Nigerian mythology and Africanfuturism to stories inspired by history, culture and folklore, discover African animated films from this decade

Newsletters · Sep 7, 2026

Yoshita 1967 Makes LVMH History, Ib Kamara Exits Off-White, the UN Fixes the Map

Plus, the 2026 Caine Prize shortlist is out, Blessing Musariri is the only African finalist for the Kirkus Prize, and Olamide Olowe steps down as CEO of Topicals.

Guides · Sep 4, 2026

Nola Ayoola Is Giving Shape to What Words Cannot Hold

On craft, emotion, memory and the layered landscapes of her practice.

Guides · Sep 1, 2026

8 African Sneaker Brands Worth Knowing

From Bathu's Johannesburg roots to Keexs's size-48 sneakers, meet 8 African-built sneaker brands turning local leather and craft into homegrown footwear.

Newsletters · Aug 31, 2026

Cardi B wears Meji Meji, Ayra Starr for NFL, Karibi-George Wins Miss World Africa

Plus, Nigeria ends its decade-long Nike partnership for a record-breaking $8.5m Adidas deal, Nnedi Okorafor is longlisted for the Glass Bell Award, and Tyla joins Bruno Mars on tour.

Guides · Aug 26, 2026

14 African Ceramicists/Sculptors Shaping Contemporary Clay Art

Meet the potters and sculptors behind Africa's growing ceramics moment, using ceramics to hold onto ancestry, ritual and story.

Newsletters · Aug 24, 2026

YoruPop is Here, MTV VMAs Drop Afrobeats, Kelebogile Marope Wins Big

Plus Ticketmaster enters East Africa, Polygon builds Lagos's answer to Soho House, and Tems and Ayra Starr deliver unforgettable sets at All Points East 2026.

Newsletters · Aug 17, 2026

Slawn Builds a Rolex Multiverse, ‘Baba Segi's Wives’ Heads to TIFF, Maya Boyd Is the MCU's Storm

Elvira Dyangani Ose is appointed Artistic Director of Zeitz MOCAA, Ayra Starr's Starrgirl gets its flowers, and Afrobeats finds its soul in 2026.

Newsletters · Aug 10, 2026

Angélique Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History, Nigeria Finishes as the Continent's Top-Performing Nation at the Commonwealth Games, Atelier Ko builds in Benin

Ten African productions land in the TIFF 2026 lineup; Mzansi Bass Reimagines Black Rave Music; Chigozie Obioma's producer debut becomes Nollywood's highest-grossing film of 2026.

Guides · Aug 5, 2026

8 African Nature and Wildlife Photographers

Meet the African photographers reframing wildlife storytelling from a Kruger safari guide to a Nairobi National Geographic Explorer.

Newsletters · Aug 3, 2026

MaXhosa Makes Paris Fashion Week History, Rema Teases a New Album, Samuel Ogazi Wins Commonwealth Gold

Toheeb Jimoh and Dujonna Gift lead the BBC's adaptation of Caleb Azumah Nelson's Open Water, Aya Nakamura joins Davido's sixth album and Asake's M$NEY concert film lands on Spotify.

Guides · Aug 3, 2026

10 African Artists Behind Some of Music's Most Iconic Covers

Meet the African artists and designers behind iconic album covers for Fela Kuti, Tems, Fireboy DML, 6lack, and more.

Guides · Jul 29, 2026

Your Guide to TALES 2026

A 30-Day Celebration of African Creativity in London

Newsletters · Jul 27, 2026

WAFCON 2026 Is Here, David Jonsson Is the New Black Panther, Gabriel Moses Shoots Mbappé, Tyla's A*POP Is Out

Africa's biggest women's football tournament kicks off in Morocco with 16 teams; Gabriel Moses lenses Mbappé for EA Sports FC 27. Plus Lola Shoneyin is named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and Dear Ajayi makes Nigerian film history.

Guides · Jul 27, 2026

Every Major African Sneaker Collab With Nike, adidas, Jordan, PUMA and More (2026)

From adidas × waf. to Nike × Air Afrique, 12 collaborations proving African designers are shaping global sneaker culture.

Guides · Jul 22, 2026

Cinthia Sifa Mulanga Finds Her Story in the Details

The Congolese-born, South African-based artist on layered womanhood, architecture as memory, and why belonging is something you're always building.

Guides · Jul 20, 2026

Tosin Oyegoke Is Turning an Ancient Tradition Into the Future of Women's Health Tech

The founder and CEO of Bèbèdí on waist beads, body intelligence and what happens when a woman decides to build the technology that's intentional and rooted.

Newsletters · Jul 20, 2026

Children of Blood and Bone Gets Its First Look, Americanah Finally Finds a Screen Home, Bukayo Saka Shines at the World Cup, Tyla Gets a Bratz Doll

Black AT makes Cannes Lions history, Lolly Adefope joins an Agatha Christie adaptation, Basquiat's only trip to Africa

Guides · Jul 13, 2026

8 African Film Festivals Putting the Continent's Cinema on the Map

From FESPACO's 1969 founding to Lagos's S16, these African film festivals have spent decades building the platforms African cinema needed to thrive.

Newsletters · Jul 13, 2026

Tems Covers British Vogue, Afro Nation Portugal Shows Why It's the World's Biggest African Music Party, Korty EO Is Adidas' Newest Superstar

Asake drops the MCBH video for M$NEY, CCH Pounder on collecting contemporary African art, and BBC Lifestyle crowns its first-ever Hidden Gems South Africa winner.

Guides · Jul 6, 2026

Sisqo Ndombe Akisieful Is Turning the Gaze Into a Language of Its Own

The Kinshasa-based painter on painting with his fingers, the symbolism of the gaze, and why every crack is a story of resilience.

Newsletters · Jul 6, 2026

Google Play's $1M Fund for African Game Developers, Ozoz Sokoh Wins a James Beard Award, Rachel Ikemeh Named a Rolex Laureate

Abidjan prepares to host Africa's first animation film market, Eniafe Momodu joins the Berlin Fashion Week jury, and Tems Delivers a Stunning Performance

Guides · Jun 30, 2026

12 African Muralists and Graffiti Artists Turning City Walls Into Galleries

From Lagos to Dakar, African muralists and graffiti artists are turning city walls into open-air galleries, telling the continent's most urgent stories in full public view.

Newsletters · Jun 29, 2026

Akinola Davies Jr. & Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Join the Academy, Senegal Makes World Cup History, Wizkid & Asake Shut Down Paris

Plus Rabat launches the African Capitals of Culture HQ, Michelle Obama surprises young women alongside Tems, and Jorja Smith, Isaiah Rashad headline Rocking the Daisies.

Newsletters · Jun 22, 2026

The Obamas Unveil a Njideka Akunyili Crosby Portrait, Olandria Covers Rolling Stone Africa, Odeal Makes Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30

Plus, we list African Winemakers you should know, Tems performs at the grand opening alongside Stevie Wonder and John Legend, The Polygamist tops Netflix charts, and Oríré celebrates five years.

Guides · Jun 17, 2026

Where to Find African Culture Outdoors This Summer in London

This is your guide to all the best places to find the best of African culture this summer in big, beautiful London.

Newsletters · Jun 15, 2026

Lagos Gets a New Cultural Club, Ayra Starr Does Tiny Desk, 10 African Teams at the World Cup, Wizkid's 'Superstar' Turns 15

Plus Joey B is back after six years, Cape Town's youth jazz scene is thriving, Wizkid's debut album hits 15, and Black Sherif finds a way.

Guides · Jun 9, 2026

6 African Fabrics You've Seen On Runways Without Knowing Where They Came From

From the royal kente of Ghana to the tie-dyed cloths of Nigeria, African fabrics have been ruling global runways for decades. Here are 6 you've definitely seen, and their unique histories and origins.

Newsletters · Jun 8, 2026

Rema, Ayra Starr Land the World Cup Anthem, Dave Heads to Lagos, Esoterica Is Apple Music's Next One

African Artistes in the World Cup album, Dave brings his tour home to Nigeria, and five African docs head to Sheffield DocFest. Plus, the Ojude Oba delivered as always, and Jude Dontoh drops a G.O.A.T. capsule with Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Guides · Jun 4, 2026

Jumoke Adeyanju Is Building Worlds Out of Words and Sound

The Nomadic Nigerian artist, Selekta, and curator on vinyl rabbit holes, cultural ownership, and why belonging is always about becoming.

Guides · Jun 4, 2026

7 African Winemakers Sharing the Beauty and Skill of Winemaking with the World

These African winemakers are crafting extraordinary wines, and rewriting who gets to belong in the luxury wine world, one bottle at a time.

Newsletters · Jun 1, 2026

Lupita Nyong’o Enters Her Epic Era, Ghetto Kids Go Global, Stormzy Eyes the Big Screen

Lupita Nyong’o steps into her blockbuster Helen of Troy era, Asake hits the road with Uncle Waffles, and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids prepare for a World Cup stage with Shakira. Plus Amoako Boafo finds inspiration in Venice, Stormzy backs an Ian Wright biopic, and Nairobi’s coolest spots get their moment.

Congo Series · May 31, 2026

Made In Congo: The Art, Sound, and Style That Deserve Far More of Your Attention

You've heard the music. You've seen the style. But do you know where it comes from?

Guides · May 25, 2026

7 Things You Didn't Know Congolese Culture Gave The World

From the rumba to your smartphone battery, from the marimba to textiles, the Congo's fingerprints are on more of modern life than the world gives it credit for. Here are 7 things you didn't know it gave us.

Newsletters · May 25, 2026

Banke Kuku Redefines Luxury Fashion, Tyla Lands BET Nods, Shatta Wale Bags Two Awards

Banke Kuku reimagines African luxury, Tyla earns double BET Awards nods, and Zakes Bantwini launches a new foundation. Plus, Tems leads Nigeria’s BET Awards charge, Onesimus turns his album launch into a celebration of African culture, and African cinema goes to Cannes.

Guides · May 19, 2026

9 Features from Old African Architecture We Love

Africa has been building brilliantly for thousands of years, from the mud mosques of Mali to the carved doors of Zanzibar. Here are 9 architectural features from the continent's rich building traditions that we think deserve a lot more attention.

Newsletters · May 18, 2026

Idris & Sabrina Elba Build The Future, Rema & Tyla Head to the World Cup, Anok Yai Stuns For Vogue

Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba share their vision for the future, Rema and Tyla gear up for the FIFA World Cup, and Black Coffee turns a French theatre into magic. Plus Zoë Modiga leans into Ubuntu, Anok Yai gets candid, and the AMVCAs crown their biggest winners.

Guides · May 11, 2026

8 African Music Genres That Deserve Their Own Global Moment

Your playlist is about to get a serious upgrade. From the deep spiritual beats of Juju music to the irresistible rhythm of Senegal's Mbalax, these African genres are the sounds you didn't know you were missing; until now.

Newsletters · May 11, 2026

Trevor Noah Heads Home, African Stars Rule the Met, Burna Boy Links With Shakira

African stars turn the Met Gala into a fashion moment, Trevor Noah heads home for a major comedy festival, and Shakira and Burna Boy tease a World Cup anthem. Plus, Lusaka’s young creatives build something exciting, and We Are Nubia put Kenyan music on the map.

Guides · May 8, 2026

VVS returns for its monumental 5th Edition in Lagos

VVS Lagos will return for its fifth edition in 2026 with Afromodernism as its defining theme, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of one of Africa’s most closely watched cultural platforms. Over the past four editions, VVS Lagos has quietly built a reputation for convening a new generation of African creative leadership; bringing together fashion designers, visual artists, filmmakers, and cultural thinkers whose work increasingly shapes global conversations. With more than 8,000 attendee

Newsletters · May 4, 2026

Cynthia Erivo Takes on Miriam Makeba, Uncle Waffles Drops New EP, Botswana’s Art Comes Home

Cynthia Erivo steps into Miriam Makeba’s legacy, Uncle Waffles links up with Royal Musiq, and Jazzwurld and Thukuthela run the Metro FM Awards. Plus Slawn keeps shaking the art world, AI learns to sing in African languages, and Botswana gets its artefacts back.

Guides · Apr 30, 2026

6 African Art Movements You May Not Know, But Should

Africa's art history is full of stories nobody taught us in school. Here are six schools that rewrote the rules of global art, on their own terms.

Newsletters · Apr 27, 2026

Ugo Mozie Builds Eleven Sixteen, Thebe Magugu Drops A New Capsule, Ayra Starr Teases Album No. 3

Ugo Mozie builds Eleven Sixteen with heritage at its core, Thebe Magugu taps Bonang Matheba for Mafeteng, and Ayra Starr teases album number three. Plus Black Coffee shakes up Mexico, Fally Ipupa seals his legacy with an anniversary album, and Njerae steps into her own.

Guides · Apr 24, 2026

7 African Science-Fiction Movies to Watch This Summer

These films capture the magic of Afrofuturism, the art of imagining futures built from African roots, where mythology meets technology, and history becomes a launchpad for something new and exciting.

Guides · Apr 22, 2026

Zikora Enweani Is Curating the Modern African Pantry

The food entrepreneur on making West African flavours accessible without losing authenticity.

Newsletters · Apr 20, 2026

Meji Meji Leans Into Nostalgia, Fela & Sade Bag A Hall of Fame Win, Zoë Modiga Steps Into a New Era

Meji Meji leans deeper into nostalgia, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Sade Adu edge toward music history, and Yinka Ilori brings joy to Milan. Plus, Dakar proves its style power, Zoë Modiga opens a new chapter, and fashion and culture take centre stage from Accra to South Africa.

Guides · Apr 17, 2026

5 Photographer + Muse Pairings We Love Across Africa

The best photographer-muse relationships in Africa show about trust, community, and shared identity. These are some of the pairings that have proved that a great image is never made alone.

Newsletters · Apr 13, 2026

Grace Ladoja Expands HOMECOMING, Amaarae Steps Into Film, Dika Ofoma Goes Global

Grace Ladoja expands HOMECOMING into a cultural force, Amaarae makes her on-screen debut, and Dika Ofoma lands on a global stage. Plus, Lagos leans into carnival fever, and a new wave of designers push African craft in bold new directions.

Guides · Apr 11, 2026

8 Film Clubs and Festivals in the UK Sharing The Beauty of African Films

These film clubs and festivals are spotlighting African cinema in all its glory, bringing bold stories, iconic filmmakers, and genuine communities to the big screen across the UK.

Guides · Apr 10, 2026

HOMECOMING™ Continues to make Africa the Centre of Conversation

Nine editions in, HOMECOMING™ has stopped needing to explain itself. What began as a festival has become something harder to categorise; part platform, part proof of concept, part ongoing argument about who gets to shape global culture and from where. This Easter weekend in Lagos, April 2nd through 6th, that argument was made again, louder and with more precision than ever before. The 2026 edition didn't arrive with a single centrepiece. It arrived as a full week of accumulated intention: a mon

Newsletters · Apr 6, 2026

Words Of Azia Brings Ivory Coast to the World, Industrie Africa Shuts Down, Khaby Lame Goes Olympic

Words Of Azia brings Ivory Coast to the world, Moliy takes World Artist of the Year, and Industrie Africa closes its doors. Plus, Khaby Lame carries Senegal to the Olympics, Hertunba reclaims feminine fashion, and Bubu Ogisi proves African fashion belongs at the LVMH table.

Guides · Apr 5, 2026

7 Experimental Film Clubs in Lagos Changing How We Watch Movies

Lagos’s film club scene is one of the best-kept secrets in the city, and has some of the most interesting rooms you'll ever walk into.

Guides · Mar 31, 2026

The Cultural Record: African Magazines & Media Platforms Vol. 2

More of the web, digital, and in-print zines, magazines, publications, and media platforms we’re loving right now

Newsletters · Mar 30, 2026

Obongjayar and Mowalola Rethink Nigerian Art, Shatta Wale Rocks New Collab, Davido Takes Fun To London

Mowalola Ogunlesi and Obongjayar rethink Nigerian modernism, Shatta Wale and John Legend link up on a new single, and Davido gears up for a London festival. Plus Dave heads to South Africa, and Angélique Kidjo joins Ayra Starr on Aye Kan

Guides · Mar 30, 2026

6 African Object and Furniture Brands Reviving Heritage Through Design

Africa's designers are reaching into their cultural histories and building something entirely new. The result is work that is rooted, relevant, and impossible to ignore.

Guides · Mar 29, 2026

Aisha Seriki Turns Photographs Into Sacred Objects

On building a sculptural photography practice rooted in Yoruba cosmology, cultural memory, and the courage to research what you were taught to fear.

Newsletters · Mar 23, 2026

Stonebwoy Drops Torcher II, Mahama Stuns With New Film, Joshua Baraka Steps Up

Stonebwoy turns The Torcher II into a personal manifesto, Ibrahim Mahama delivers a must-watch art film, and Joshua Baraka steps into his breakout moment. Plus Doja Cat makes her Africa debut, and Black Coffee sets the stage for Lagos.

Guides · Mar 20, 2026

10 Afro-House and Afro-Electronic DJs Shaping Africa's Sound Right Now

These African DJs are building labels, founding events, establishing communities, and making music on their own terms

Guides · Mar 19, 2026

Khadija Dikko Finds Home in the Loom

The textile designer on movement, memory, and the power of textiles.

Newsletters · Mar 16, 2026

Slawn Drops An Album, Chimamanda Adichie Fronts Bvlgari, Boity Thulo Teams Up With Bathu

Olaolu Slawn trades canvas for sound with his debut album, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie becomes a Bvlgari icon, and Boity Thulo drops sneakers with Bathu. Plus Elijah Kitaka takes Ugandan sound global, and Maxhosa Africa lands in Paris.

Guides · Mar 16, 2026

8 Contemporary Art Spaces and Studios Shaping African Art Today

Africa's artist-led spaces are rewriting what creative infrastructure can look like; built by artists, for artists, on the continent's own terms.

Guides · Mar 12, 2026

Wairimũ Nduba Is Building A Living Archive of African Sound

On archiving sound, tracing memory through place, and understanding music as a reflection of history and lived experience.

Newsletters · Mar 9, 2026

Bukayo Saka & Tems Team Up, Hanifa Hits Pause, Angélique Kidjo Builds a Global Album

Bukayo Saka and Tems bring football and music together for Arsenal, Anifa Mvuemba puts Hanifa on pause, and Angélique Kidjo gathers international stars for a global album. Plus PITH AFRICA takes its first pop-up to Europe, and Yvette Nsiah keeps us guessing with her art.

Newsletters · Mar 2, 2026

Damson Idris Steps Into F1, Onalaja Makes The Vogue Fund, Gideon Appah Hits Art’s Big League

Damson Idris steps up for Formula 1, Tyla claims an NAACP Image Award, and Tiwa Savage builds for future creatives. Plus Theresia Kyalo’s jewelry goes global, Kanyinsola Onalaja makes the BFC Vogue shortlist, and Gideon Appah debuts at Pace.

Guides · Feb 27, 2026

The Cultural Record: African Magazines & Media Platforms Vol. 1

These are the web, digital, and in-print zines, magazines, publications, and media platforms we’re loving right now

Guides · Feb 25, 2026

Sunshine Alaibe on Faith, Collaboration, and the Radical Act of Making Art Accessible

On building bridges between galleries and communities, and curating a future where art is truly for all.

Newsletters · Feb 23, 2026

Sade Returns To The Charts, Kusi Kubi Turns Memory to Fashion, ELLE Debuts In Africa

Sade’s timeless music hits the charts, Kusi Kubi turns memory into fashion with PALMWINE IceCREAM, and Mike Kayihura stretches Rwanda’s sound. Plus, King Promise and Mr Eazi tap into millennial nostalgia, ELLE launches its African edition, and Bonko Khoza dominates the SAFTAs.

Guides · Feb 23, 2026

8 Notable Collaborations Between African Musicians and Fashion Designers

African artists aren't waiting to be discovered anymore. From Lagos to Accra, the world's biggest fashion brands are coming to them, and these collaborations are proof that African culture is now impossible to ignore.

Newsletters · Feb 16, 2026

Uncle Waffles Takes Europe, African Artefacts Come Home, IAMISIGO x Yoshita 1967 Top LVMH

Uncle Waffles hits the road with Kaytranada, Africa’s lost artefacts find their way home, and 1-54 Marrakech reshapes a city. Plus, Tems and Burna Boy climb the Hot 100, African designers stir up LVMH, and Major League DJz build a legacy.

Newsletters · Feb 9, 2026

Thebe Magugu Rocks Cape Town, Jon Baptiste Stuns in Ugo Mozie, Anok Yai Champions Wellness

Thebe Magugu transforms Cape Town, Jon Batiste stuns in Nigerian couture, and Kachi Benson sparks change. Plus, Free The Youth makes Air Jordan history, Imane Ayissi dazzles in Paris, and Anok Yai champions self-care.

Guides · Feb 5, 2026

Africa's Most Iconic Creative Duos

These iconic pairs are showing off the magic of African creavity in unique, fascinating ways, one project at a time.

Newsletters · Feb 2, 2026

Khaby Lame Gets A Mega Deal, Dave & Tems Climb The Charts, African Art Goes Global

Khaby Lame locks in a landmark deal, Dave and Tems climb Spotify’s global charts, and African artists step into the Grammy spotlight. Plus, Tsitsi Dangarembga gets her flowers, Anthony Azekwoh’s Wedding finds a home, and African creatives continue their global takeover.

Guides · Jan 30, 2026

National Storytelling Week: Our Favourite African Oral Myths

The stories of these African myths and mystical beings have been passed down from century to century, and with each new generation, their stories come alive in new, exciting ways.

Guides · Jan 29, 2026

Vintage African Brands You Shouldn’t Forget

Celebrating iconic African brands from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and their impact on culture, memory, and everyday life

Guides · Jan 26, 2026

Legendary African Music Dynasties That Shaped Sound Across Generations

From the revolutionary Afrobeat of Nigeria's Kuti family to Mali's 700-year-old Diabaté griot dynasty, these African music families didn't just preserve tradition; they transformed it.

Newsletters · Jan 26, 2026

Anele Mdoda Channels Her Ambition, Temi Coker Brings Art Home, Ciara Stuns In Benin

Anele Mdoda takes ambition and longevity seriously, Temi Coker brings art home, and Tyla teases her next era. Plus, Ciara returns to Benin, Wunmi Mosaku’s Oscar journey comes full circle, and Itaré signals a new wave for Tanzanian music.

Guides · Jan 20, 2026

African Art Clubs and Societies from the 1960s to 1990s

In honour of the art communities that have had deep-rooted impact

Newsletters · Jan 19, 2026

Moliy Tops Spotify, Wunmi Mosaku Joins Disney+, Trevor Noah Bids Grammys Goodbye

MOLIY gets a global Spotify push, Wunmi Mosaku makes a major move with Disney+, and Trevor Noah prepares for his final Grammys run. Plus, Kunle Afolayan returns with a long-awaited sequel, Adama Paris shapes African fashion, and African cinema takes a stand at the Oscars.

Guides · Jan 13, 2026

8 Classic African Films from the ’60s to the ’90s That Still Resonate Today

Spanning the 1960s to the 1990s, these African films captured moments of change, tension, and hope. Years later, their stories still speak to identity, culture, and the everyday realities shaping life across the continent.

Newsletters · Jan 12, 2026

Sandra Mujinga Takes Her Art Global, Cape Town Marks A Second New Year, Free The Youth Turns 10

Sandra Mujinga steps into the global art spotlight, Cape Town celebrates Second New Year at the Cape Minstrels Festival and Free The Youth links up with Jordan Brand in Ghana. Plus, Adekunle Gold stuns at the National Theatre and Angel Reese and Rema bet on African beauty.

Newsletters · Jan 5, 2026

Cynthia Erivo Bags An MBE, Maison Kébé Goes Global, Ama Qamata Finds Her Purpose

Cynthia Erivo gets her MBE, Burna Boy breaks touring records, and Olaolu Slawn comes home. Plus, Maison Kébé takes Senegalese craft global, Ama Qamata steps into her purpose, and a new wave of African photographers shape the visual now.

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