Plus Charlotte Mensah gets a London exhibition, Thara Popoola wins a major screenwriting prize, and Zohran Mamdani hosts NYC's first African Heritage reception.
Plus, the 2026 Caine Prize shortlist is out, Blessing Musariri is the only African finalist for the Kirkus Prize, and Olamide Olowe steps down as CEO of Topicals.
Plus, Nigeria ends its decade-long Nike partnership for a record-breaking $8.5m Adidas deal, Nnedi Okorafor is longlisted for the Glass Bell Award, and Tyla joins Bruno Mars on tour.
Plus Ticketmaster enters East Africa, Polygon builds Lagos's answer to Soho House, and Tems and Ayra Starr deliver unforgettable sets at All Points East 2026.
Elvira Dyangani Ose is appointed Artistic Director of Zeitz MOCAA, Ayra Starr's Starrgirl gets its flowers, and Afrobeats finds its soul in 2026.
Ten African productions land in the TIFF 2026 lineup; Mzansi Bass Reimagines Black Rave Music; Chigozie Obioma's producer debut becomes Nollywood's highest-grossing film of 2026.
Toheeb Jimoh and Dujonna Gift lead the BBC's adaptation of Caleb Azumah Nelson's Open Water, Aya Nakamura joins Davido's sixth album and Asake's M$NEY concert film lands on Spotify.
Africa's biggest women's football tournament kicks off in Morocco with 16 teams; Gabriel Moses lenses Mbappé for EA Sports FC 27. Plus Lola Shoneyin is named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and Dear Ajayi makes Nigerian film history.
Black AT makes Cannes Lions history, Lolly Adefope joins an Agatha Christie adaptation, Basquiat's only trip to Africa
Asake drops the MCBH video for M$NEY, CCH Pounder on collecting contemporary African art, and BBC Lifestyle crowns its first-ever Hidden Gems South Africa winner.
Abidjan prepares to host Africa's first animation film market, Eniafe Momodu joins the Berlin Fashion Week jury, and Tems Delivers a Stunning Performance
Plus Rabat launches the African Capitals of Culture HQ, Michelle Obama surprises young women alongside Tems, and Jorja Smith, Isaiah Rashad headline Rocking the Daisies.
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.
Plus Charlotte Mensah gets a London exhibition, Thara Popoola wins a major screenwriting prize, and Zohran Mamdani hosts NYC's first African Heritage reception.
From Nigerian mythology and Africanfuturism to stories inspired by history, culture and folklore, discover African animated films from this decade
Plus, the 2026 Caine Prize shortlist is out, Blessing Musariri is the only African finalist for the Kirkus Prize, and Olamide Olowe steps down as CEO of Topicals.
On craft, emotion, memory and the layered landscapes of her practice.
From Bathu's Johannesburg roots to Keexs's size-48 sneakers, meet 8 African-built sneaker brands turning local leather and craft into homegrown footwear.
Plus, Nigeria ends its decade-long Nike partnership for a record-breaking $8.5m Adidas deal, Nnedi Okorafor is longlisted for the Glass Bell Award, and Tyla joins Bruno Mars on tour.
