Africa: Rikki Stein’s Gonzo Journey As an African Music Manager
[Afropop] Even if you are a longtime fan of African music, you may not know the name Rikki Stein. But Rikki is one of those people behind the scenes that makes things work, and the world go around. Over the years he has managed the Master Musicians of …
Africa: From City to Wilderness – – Embracing the Interconnectedness of Life in Africa’s Vast Landscape
[Daily Maverick] Photojournalist Scott Ramsay has spent many years travelling the continent in search of its natural beauty. His latest book, Spirit of Africa, is evidence that he has found it. This is an extract from his introduction and a glimpse int…
Africa: 6 Best African Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Read This Holiday
[The Conversation Africa] Science fiction, fantasy, horror and other forms of speculative fiction are breathing new life into African writing. International awards, TV deals, new publishing imprints, a growing fanbase and academic studies are adding to…
Africa: The Deepest Roots of Revolution – How Six Musicians Transformed African Music
[Afropop] In the tense summer of 1962, in a dimly lit bar on the outskirts of Oran, Algeria, revolution wore an unexpected face. Cheikha Rimitti stepped onto the stage, her shoulder deliberately bared in the style that had earned singers like her the s…
Africa: Africa’s Creative and Cultural Industries in Need of Local Support
[Ethiopian Herald] Culture plays an important role in the life any society. It is one of the decisive features of a society without which it loses its completeness. Like politics, economy and social relations, culture is one of the basic features if an…
Africa: The US-Africa Axis in 2025 and Beyond
[Independent (Kampala)] What does Trump’s victory in America mean for relations between the US and Africa in general, and between America and Uganda in particular? Good question, and it’s one that has certainly been discussed at length over the course …
Africa: Sake-Making and Other National Treasures Make Latest Unesco Heritage List
[UN News] Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of sake in Japan, are among the latest practices and cultural expressions to be recognized by the UN Educational, …
Africa: Hard to Be Creative When the Burden of Survival Makes Creativity Feel Like a Luxury
[Daily Maverick] What does the landscape and climate for creative writing and freedom of expression look like in five different African countries today? What are some of the issues that affect writers?
Africa: Afropop Top Videos – 2024 Year End Special
[Afropop] Awesome videos have been coming at us fast and furious. Here’s a set of eleven to get you grooving through the holidays!
Africa: Africa’s Biggest Stars Set to Hit Ovo Arena Wembley for Afrobeats Legends Festival
[Vanguard] The First-Ever Afrobeats Legends Concert is Set to Bring Africa’s Biggest Stars to London, UK.