Guinea-Bissau’s Bienal MoAC Biss 2025 Celebrates Identity and Freedom
The inaugural Bienal MoAC Biss, held from May 1 to 31, 2025, in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, is a landmark cultural event under the theme Mandjuandadi: Identidades em Liberdade (Mandjuandadi: Identities in Freedom). The biennale features a diverse array of artistic expressions, including visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, and public policy discussions, aiming to foster dialogue […]
Línea Sur-Norte Exhibition Bridges Cultures in Tangier
The Línea Sur-Norte exhibition, held at the Cervantes Cultural Institute in Tangier, showcased 28 artworks—including photography, sculptures, contemporary pottery, and paintings—from six countries. Running from April 23 to May 9, the exhibition aimed to foster cultural exchange and demonstrate art’s power to transcend borders. Asunción Pastor, academic head at the Cervantes Institute, emphasized that art […]
15-Year-Old Nigerian Artist with Autism Sets Guinness World Record
Fifteen-year-old Nigerian artist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke has set a Guinness World Record by creating the world’s largest canvas painting, measuring 12,303 square meters. Unveiled on World Autism Awareness Day in Abuja, the artwork, titled “Impossibility is a Myth”, features a multicolored ribbon symbolizing autism and aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding the condition in […]
East Africans Redefine Urban Life After Leaving Capital Cities
East Africans are redefining urban living by relocating from traditional capital cities to emerging secondary cities. These new hubs, such as Eldoret in Kenya, offer a blend of urban amenities and a more relaxed lifestyle. Eldoret, recently elevated to city status, is attracting professionals and entrepreneurs with its growing infrastructure and vibrant community. Similarly, Tatu […]
OkayAfrica Reflects on the Enduring Legacy of ‘We Should All Be Feminists’
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 2012 We Should All Be Feminists speech remains a transformative moment in African feminist thought. At the height of her literary success, Adichie used her platform to redefine feminism, making it accessible and relatable. By sharing personal anecdotes, such as a childhood encounter where the term “feminist” was used accusatorily, Adichie broke […]
Morocco’s New High-Speed Rail Opens Doors to Twin-City Escapes
Morocco is enhancing its tourism appeal with the expansion of its high-speed rail network. The new Kenitra–Marrakech line, announced by King Mohammed VI on April 24, 2025, will reduce travel times significantly: Tangier to Marrakech in 2 hours 40 minutes, Tangier to Casablanca in 1 hour 40 minutes, and Rabat to Casablanca’s airport in just […]
Cairo Vintage Car Show Celebrates Classic Rides and Egypt’s Rich Automobile Heritage
On Sinai Liberation Day, Cairo hosted a spectacular vintage car show featuring over 50 classic vehicles, marking both Egypt’s national holiday and the 101st anniversary of the Egyptian Automobile and Touring Club. The event, which showcased an array of colorful and stylish cars, was organized by the club and drew attention from passers-by. Vintage car […]
Egypt’s Giza Pyramid Restoration Sparks Debate Among Experts and Public
Egypt’s plan to restore the Menkaure Pyramid at Giza using granite cladding has ignited controversy among archaeologists and conservationists. The project, led by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, aims to reapply granite blocks to the pyramid’s exterior, some of which are unpolished and believed to be leftover from construction. Critics argue that this approach violates […]
Sudan’s National Museum Ransacked, Priceless Heritage Lost in War
Once a symbol of Sudan’s rich cultural legacy, the National Museum in Khartoum now lies in ruins after two years of civil war. Rams, lions, Christian frescoes, and Nubian treasures have been looted or destroyed—many believed taken by RSF forces during their occupation of central Khartoum. Officials say tens of thousands of artefacts vanished, including […]
Wunmi Mosaku’s Role in *Sinners* Deepens Her Yoruba Heritage
In Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller *Sinners*, Wunmi Mosaku portrays Annie, a Hoodoo practitioner in 1930s Mississippi. The film delves into themes of Black identity and spiritual heritage. For Mosaku, embodying Annie was transformative; she immersed herself in Yoruba traditions and Hoodoo practices, reconnecting with her Nigerian roots. This role not only enriched her cultural understanding […]
