Made In Congo: The Art, Sound, and Style That Deserve Far More of Your Attention
You've heard the music. You've seen the style. But do you know where it comes from?
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7 Things You Didn't Know Congolese Culture Gave The World
From the rumba to your smartphone battery, from the marimba to textiles, the Congo's fingerprints are on more of modern life than the world gives it credit for. Here are 7 things you didn't know it gave us.
9 Features from Old African Architecture We Love
Africa has been building brilliantly for thousands of years, from the mud mosques of Mali to the carved doors of Zanzibar. Here are 9 architectural features from the continent's rich building traditions that we think deserve a lot more attention.
8 African Music Genres That Deserve Their Own Global Moment
Your playlist is about to get a serious upgrade. From the deep spiritual beats of Juju music to the irresistible rhythm of Senegal's Mbalax, these African genres are the sounds you didn't know you were missing; until now.
VVS returns for its monumental 5th Edition in Lagos
VVS Lagos will return for its fifth edition in 2026 with Afromodernism as its defining theme, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of one of Africa’s most closely watched cultural platforms. Over the past four editions, VVS Lagos has quietly built a reputation for convening a new generation...
6 African Art Movements You May Not Know, But Should
Africa's art history is full of stories nobody taught us in school. Here are six schools that rewrote the rules of global art, on their own terms.