Should North African artists chase global fame?
Does staying local offer more artistic freedom than chasing a seat at the global table? That is the question currently buzzing through the North African music scene. The conversation gained momentum after Latin superstar Bad Bunny proved that music rooted deeply in local culture can still conquer the global stage. Some observers believe Arabic-language music […]
Nnedi Okorafor wins NAACP award for bold new novel
Nigerian-American author Nnedi Okorafor has added another notch in her long and storied career, with a win at the recent NAACP Image Awards. The celebrated author took home the trophy for Outstanding Literary Work for her latest masterpiece, Death of the Author, in what is undoubtedly a massive moment for African literature. Death of the […]
Lewis Hamilton wants an African Grand Prix before he retires
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he hopes to race in an African Grand Prix before retiring, calling for the sport to return to the continent after more than three decades. Speaking ahead of the new F1 season, Hamilton noted that Africa is the only continent without a Grand Prix and revealed he has […]
Scientists recreate face of ancient human relative
Scientists have just given us a breathtaking look at one of our oldest “relatives.” Using cutting-edge 3D technology, researchers successfully reconstructed the face of “Little Foot,” a remarkably complete 3.67-million-year-old hominin fossil discovered in South Africa. The skull, which had been crushed and distorted by millions of years of geological pressure, was virtually repaired through […]
