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