Friday, March 27, 2026 - 08:26:02
Loading weather…
Latest
In South Africa, the traditional high school dance has evolved into a spectacular “mini Met Gala” known as the matric ball. From Bridgerton-worthy gowns and classic car entrances to horse-drawn carriages, these events are larger-than-life productions. Photographer Alice Mann spent five years documenting the events in her new book, The ....
Most Recent
The Jamaica Book Festival is turning the page on a new chapter of Afro-Caribbean collaboration, aiming to strengthen literary ties between Africa and the Caribbean. The recent exchange in Kingston brought together writers, publishers, and cultural leaders for readings and workshops rooted in shared histories of ancestry and colonial experience. While the two regions often […]
...
Contemporary African art has moved from the margins of the global art world to its center. Once framed as regional or niche, today’s African artists are shaping international conversations about identity, power, history, and the future. Their work fills major galleries, headlines auction sales, and challenges long-held assumptions about what global art looks like and […]
...
South Africa will not host a national pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale despite winning a court case over its choice of artist, ending a streak of participation that dates back to 2011. The dispute began after Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, a vocal Israel supporter, blocked artist Gabrielle Goliath’s Gaza-related installation, arguing the exhibition should […]
...
France has returned the historic Djidji Ayôkwé “talking drum” to Côte d’Ivoire, more than a century after colonial troops seized the artifact in 1916. The extraordinary artifact—more than three meters long—was used by the Ebrie tribe to transmit messages over long distances and will be permanently displayed in a new museum under construction in Abidjan. […]
...
New research suggests that traditional African foods could play an important role in managing diabetes by reducing harmful inflammation. A review of 46 studies found that indigenous foods such as millet, leafy vegetables, legumes, fruits, and even edible insects contain compounds that help regulate blood sugar and reduce oxidative stress. These nutrient-rich foods, once common […]
...
In Sierra Leone, this year’s overlap of Ramadan and Lent is highlighting the country’s longstanding tradition of religious coexistence. Muslims and Christians are observing their sacred fasting periods side by side, reinforcing a culture of mutual respect. The harmony extends into homes, too. Saidu Kargbo, preparing for Lent, shares his household with a granddaughter observing […]
...
