Plus, we list African Winemakers you should know, Tems performs at the grand opening alongside Stevie Wonder and John Legend, The Polygamist tops Netflix charts, and Oríré celebrates five years.
Plus Joey B is back after six years, Cape Town's youth jazz scene is thriving, Wizkid's debut album hits 15, and Black Sherif finds a way.
African Artistes in the World Cup album, Dave brings his tour home to Nigeria, and five African docs head to Sheffield DocFest. Plus, the Ojude Oba delivered as always, and Jude Dontoh drops a G.O.A.T. capsule with Ms. Lauryn Hill.
Lupita Nyong’o steps into her blockbuster Helen of Troy era, Asake hits the road with Uncle Waffles, and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids prepare for a World Cup stage with Shakira. Plus Amoako Boafo finds inspiration in Venice, Stormzy backs an Ian Wright biopic, and Nairobi’s coolest spots get their moment.
Banke Kuku reimagines African luxury, Tyla earns double BET Awards nods, and Zakes Bantwini launches a new foundation. Plus, Tems leads Nigeria’s BET Awards charge, Onesimus turns his album launch into a celebration of African culture, and African cinema goes to Cannes.
Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba share their vision for the future, Rema and Tyla gear up for the FIFA World Cup, and Black Coffee turns a French theatre into magic. Plus Zoë Modiga leans into Ubuntu, Anok Yai gets candid, and the AMVCAs crown their biggest winners.
African stars turn the Met Gala into a fashion moment, Trevor Noah heads home for a major comedy festival, and Shakira and Burna Boy tease a World Cup anthem. Plus, Lusaka’s young creatives build something exciting, and We Are Nubia put Kenyan music on the map.
Cynthia Erivo steps into Miriam Makeba’s legacy, Uncle Waffles links up with Royal Musiq, and Jazzwurld and Thukuthela run the Metro FM Awards. Plus Slawn keeps shaking the art world, AI learns to sing in African languages, and Botswana gets its artefacts back.
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.
Plus, we list African Winemakers you should know, Tems performs at the grand opening alongside Stevie Wonder and John Legend, The Polygamist tops Netflix charts, and Oríré celebrates five years.
This is your guide to all the best places to find the best of African culture this summer in big, beautiful London.
Plus Joey B is back after six years, Cape Town's youth jazz scene is thriving, Wizkid's debut album hits 15, and Black Sherif finds a way.
From the royal kente of Ghana to the tie-dyed cloths of Nigeria, African fabrics have been ruling global runways for decades. Here are 6 you've definitely seen, and their unique histories and origins.
African Artistes in the World Cup album, Dave brings his tour home to Nigeria, and five African docs head to Sheffield DocFest. Plus, the Ojude Oba delivered as always, and Jude Dontoh drops a G.O.A.T. capsule with Ms. Lauryn Hill.
The Nomadic Nigerian artist, Selekta, and curator on vinyl rabbit holes, cultural ownership, and why belonging is always about becoming.
