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Inside South Africa’s prisons where art is giving inmates a second chance
When most people picture prison, they imagine steel bars, locked doors and punishment. At one correctional facility in Johannesburg, however, visitors are greeted by paintings, sculptures and an art gallery that tells a different story.…
Nigeria Hosts Africa’s First Playback Theatre Festival as Storytelling Takes Center Stage
For one week, Nigeria’s capital became a vibrant hub of creativity as artists, educators, development practitioners, and theatre enthusiasts from across Africa and beyond gathered in Abuja for a groundbreaking cultural event.
The inaugural…
Hafsatu Kamara: Bridging Africa, Sports and the Olympic Movement
Across Africa, conversations around sport are rapidly shifting beyond medals and competitions toward infrastructure, investment, media ownership, and economic power. Few leaders embody that transition more clearly than Hafsatu Kamara.…
Burundi’s Drum Heritage Takes Center Stage as UMUKOZO Festival Celebrates Culture and Unity
The streets of Bujumbura echoed with the powerful rhythm of traditional drums as Burundi hosted the latest edition of the UMUKOZO Cultural Festival, a vibrant celebration of national identity, heritage, and artistic expression.
Held under…
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…