From the revolutionary Afrobeat of Nigeria's Kuti family to Mali's 700-year-old Diabaté griot dynasty, these African music families didn't just preserve tradition; they transformed it.
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.
Spanning the 1960s to the 1990s, these African films captured moments of change, tension, and hope. Years later, their stories still speak to identity, culture, and the everyday realities shaping life across the continent.
Sandra Mujinga steps into the global art spotlight, Cape Town celebrates Second New Year at the Cape Minstrels Festival and Free The Youth links up with Jordan Brand in Ghana. Plus, Adekunle Gold stuns at the National Theatre and Angel Reese and Rema bet on African beauty.
Cynthia Erivo gets her MBE, Burna Boy breaks touring records, and Olaolu Slawn comes home. Plus, Maison Kébé takes Senegalese craft global, Ama Qamata steps into her purpose, and a new wave of African photographers shape the visual now.
