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.
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.
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.
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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.
