African cultural identity

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…

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…

In the Bakara district of N’Djamena in Chad, the third edition of the “At the Heart of Art” festival closed with powerful performances and a clear message: for many young people, art is becoming a pathway to opportunity rather than a…