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Back to the Roots: Zimbabwe’s Traditional Food Revival Gains Momentum in Bulawayo
A growing appetite for healthier lifestyles and cultural preservation is fueling a remarkable revival of traditional cuisine in Zimbabwe. Across the city of Bulawayo, indigenous restaurants are attracting increasing numbers of customers…
Kenya’s Second-Hand Football Jersey Markets Score Big Ahead of World Cup 2026
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, the vibrant markets of Kibera in Nairobi have become a magnet for football enthusiasts searching for hidden treasures. Among the countless items sold in the bustling informal…
Pointe-Noire Celebrates African Textiles as Fashion Carousel Showcases Heritage and Innovation
Pointe-Noire, the economic capital of the Republic of the Congo, welcomed designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts from across Africa for the 13th edition of the Carrousel International de la Mode, held from June 4 to June 7, 2026.
The…
How Johannesburg, London and Chicago Built a Global Jazz Network Across Generations
The story of modern jazz cannot be told without acknowledging the deep connections linking Johannesburg, London and Chicago. What began as a journey of exile for South African musicians escaping apartheid has evolved into a powerful…
From Port-au-Prince to Nairobi: How Haitian Konpa Found a New Home in East Africa
A musical genre born in Haiti is finding unexpected success thousands of miles away in East Africa, where artists, producers, dancers, and fans are embracing Konpa and reshaping it through local cultures and languages.
What began as a…
How Gil Semedo Turned Caboswing Into a Global Home for the Cape Verdean Diaspora
For more than three decades, Cape Verdean artist Gil Semedo has been building a musical bridge between his homeland and the millions of Cape Verdeans living abroad.
Born in Cape Verde and raised in the Netherlands, Semedo grew up…
Africa’s Digital Entertainment Boom: How Mobile Payments Are Reshaping Leisure Across the Continent
Africa's digital entertainment sector is experiencing rapid growth as mobile payments, smartphone adoption and expanding internet access transform how millions of people consume content, play games and engage online.
At the center of this…
Nigeria’s Indigenous Sport Abula Eyes Global Stage Four Decades After Its Creation
A sport created on a school playground in Lagos more than 40 years ago is attracting renewed attention as supporters push for broader recognition across Africa and beyond.
Abula, a fast paced four a side court game invented in 1984 by…
Millions Complete Hajj Pilgrimage as Muslims Mark End of Eid al Adha in Mecca
Muslims from around the world gathered in Mecca on the final day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, bringing one of Islam's most significant religious events to a close as millions completed sacred rituals at the Grand Mosque and surrounding…
Arsenal and PSG Fans Turn Dakar into Champions League Hotspot Ahead of Historic Final
Dakar is bracing for a vibrant and emotional night as supporters of Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain prepare for the 2026 UEFA Champions League final.
Across the Senegalese capital, fan groups are organizing events, activations, and…