Culture

African art is often deeply intertwined with the social, religious, and cultural practices of the communities that create it. It...

In a world where the conversation on reparations is gaining momentum, Allen Kwabena Frimpong and Tia Oso, both Open Society...

Launched in 2015, ‘Hear Word!’—the Nigerian playwright’s hit stage play chronicling Africa’s resilient women—is still speaking for the voiceless. Trigger...
One curiosity has remained intrinsic to the global rise of Afrobeats: How did this genre transcend geographical, cultural, and racial...
Africa’s top musicians are using fashion to cement themselves in global pop culture—meet the stylists behind the movement....

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From Amapiano’s deep beats to Afro House’s soulful rhythms and Afrobeats’ catchy grooves, African dance music is no longer a...
Beyond the glare of sold-out arenas, billion-stream milestones, and festival headlines, new artists are emerging, and they aren't just chasing...
A look at the platform that has democratized music discovery, launched unknown artists into stardom, and turned old songs into...
A billion streams later, Ghana’s baddie anthem queen eyes global domination....