The Futurist: Tom Ilube’s Fantasy-Tinged Vision for Africa
Tom Ilube strides easily across the TEDx stage wearing the uniform of the tech elite—no tie, a minimalist headset mic […]
Uncategorized
Culture
In Conversation: BBC Host Zeinab Badawi on Her New History of Africa
“For a long time” says Zeinab Badawi “it was the view that because Africa didn’t always write, or have written
Literature
The 12th London Literature Festival
Now in its 12th edition, the London Literature Festival aims to mirror the English capital’s image as a multicultural hotspot
Music
The 15 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month
Featuring Wizkid x Afro B, Simi, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Davido x Popcaan and more. Tobi Nwigwe “Ewu.” This month in Nigerian
Nasty C, South African Hip-Hop’s Boy Wonder, On His New Album ‘Strings and Bling’
Nasty C, South African Hip-Hop’s Boy Wonder, On His New Album ‘Strings and Bling’ We interview Nasty C about his widely-anticipated sophomore
Literature
Who Should Win the Caine Prize for African Writing 2018?
The winner for this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing will be announced on Monday July 2nd. The five shortlisted
Music
The 14 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month
Featuring Falz, Wizkid x Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Tekno and more. media.giphy.com The global reach of afropop should know no bounds. Davido‘s
Art
Taiye Idahor’s First UK Exhibit Showcases the Cultural Splendor of Bini Coral Beads”, Tyburn Gallery
In “Okhou”, her first solo exhibition in the UK, Nigerian artist, Taiye Idahor, has introduced her signature works of historical
Interview
100 Women: Straight to the Bone | The Work of Yrsa Daley-Ward
100 Women: Straight to the Bone | The Work of Yrsa Daley-Ward We talk to the inimitable Yrsa Daley-Ward about
Culture
10 Incredible Things About ‘Black Panther’ You Might Have Missed
Ryan Coogler’s third feature “Black Panther” has now made box office history grossing well over $360 million in its opening