Nigeria’s Homegrown Sport Eyes International Stage
Abula, a uniquely Nigerian sport invented in Lagos in 1984, is attracting renewed attention as supporters push for international recognition. Created by physical education teacher Elias Yusuf, the game combines elements of volleyball, such as the four-a-side configuration, with the use of a rectangular bat to strike a tennis ball over a net. Abula, which […]
Tunisia’s Heritage Corridor Boasts Nine UNESCO Sites
Tunisia’s compact size hides an extraordinary concentration of cultural and historical treasures, including nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites that span more than 3,000 years of history. Originally inhabited by Berber tribes, the country later served as home to Phoenician Carthage, Roman colonies, and early Islamic settlements—each leaving a distinct archaeological footprint. Highlights include the 3rd-century […]
Study Reveals How Giza’s Pyramid Survives Earthquakes
A new study published in Scientific Reports suggests that the Great Pyramid of Giza’s remarkable earthquake resilience may be the product of deliberate ancient engineering rather than mere good fortune. Researchers from Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics placed accelerometers at 37 locations inside and around the structure, finding that internal vibrations fell […]
Call of My Life Gives Nigerian Romance Cinema a Fresh Identity
Nigerian romantic comedy Call of My Life follows Soluchi, a warm customer service agent whose unfulfilling relationship with an avoidant boyfriend shifts when a routine work call connects her with Eli, a man captivated by her voice. Written by and starring Uzoamaka Power, the film grounds familiar rom-com tropes—love triangles, serendipitous meetings, and grand gestures—in […]
Ghana’s El Anatsui Leads Frieze New York Art Sales
Ghanaian artist El Anatsui emerged as the standout seller at Frieze New York 2026, one of the world’s leading contemporary art fairs. His sculpture LuwVor I, made from aluminum, copper, and wire, sold for $2.2 million, making it the highest-priced work at the event by a considerable margin. Another piece, MivEvi III, created from bottle […]
Ten African Teams Prepare for Historic World Cup
Africa will send a record 10 teams to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 nations. The increased representation reflects both the continent’s growing football strength and years of advocacy for greater inclusion. The contingent includes perennial contenders Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria, along with emerging forces such as […]
Zimbabwean Artist Explores Extraction Through Recycled Materials
Harare-based artist Moffat Takadiwa collects discarded plastic—keyboard keys, toothbrush heads, bottle caps, combs, and nail polish components—from recycling hubs and dump sites around Zimbabwe’s capital and transforms them into large-scale works that blend sculpture, textile, and archival record. Takadiwa threads and assembles these fragments into large-scale installations that resemble textiles, ceremonial garments, and archaeological artifacts. […]
How Exile and Collaboration Shaped Global Jazz
Since Hugh Masekela fled apartheid South Africa for London and New York in 1961, a continuous musical current has flowed between Johannesburg, London, and Chicago. Among the earliest South African artists to settle in London after Masekela were the members of the Blue Notes, who reshaped British jazz with South African lyricism and urgency. Then […]
New Jamaican Film Reclaims Outlawed African Spiritualities
Award-winning Jamaican filmmaker Sosiessia Nixon is using her new thriller Stew Peas to examine the enduring influence of obeah. This West African-derived spiritual tradition was outlawed by British colonial authorities in the 1700s and remains illegal today. The film follows detective Tessa, whose marriage unravels after her husband falls under the spell of their maid. […]
Inaugural Pan-African Architecture Biennale Set for Debut
The Pan-African Biennale (PAB), the first continental architecture event dedicated to African spatial practices, has revealed participants for its inaugural 2026 edition in Nairobi. Founded by architect Omar Degan, the event aims to establish Africa as a leading voice in global architectural discourse rather than a peripheral contributor. Organized around the theme Shifting the Center: […]
