The most iconic movie villains in African cinema rarely fit a single mould. They can be colonial officers, abusive patriarchs, terrorist leaders, gang bosses,…
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Plastic pollution has become one of the clearest environmental issues across Africa. Lightweight bags, food wrappers, sachets and discarded bottles can move…
The cultural significance of African hairstyles through the decades lies in their power to hold memory, identity and political feeling. Across many African…
A viral African dance challenge becomes powerful when it combines a memorable musical hook, choreography that is easy to imitate and an invitation to join. A…
The rise of African women in football leadership roles is changing who makes football’s most important decisions. Across the continent, former players and…
The history of highlife music is rooted in Ghana but reaches far beyond West Africa. The name covers guitar-band, dance-band and orchestral styles that grew…
African fashion has become an increasingly visible force in film and television costume design. Its influence appears in bold colour stories, sculptural…
African creative industries are moving from the margins of global entertainment into the centre of investment conversations. Music, film, television, fashion,…
African sport has become a powerful source of identity, entertainment and economic activity, yet its travel potential remains underdeveloped. Stadiums,…
Walk into an African wedding and the music often tells the story before the speeches begin. A bright bassline welcomes guests, percussion lifts the room, and a…