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Met Museum's Gift from Collector Brings African Photography into the Spotlight
The new collection is set to bring more eyes to iconic works by African artists like Seydou Keïta and Samuel Fosso, redefining the narrative of global photography.
Koyo Kouoh Built Institutions for African Art. We Must Keep Building.
Her leadership as a curator, mentor, and institution builder gave African artists spaces to be seen and heard. With her passing, we must build and lead with the same urgency.
Five Things to Look Forward to at the 2025 New York 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
From DR Congo's debut to Caribbean spotlights, the fair's diverse lineup showcases global Black artistic excellence across 30 galleries.
What It’s like To … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum
Ahead of the official opening of the world’s biggest archeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization, Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica about the wonders awaiting the world in Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum.
The 15 Defining African Moments of the Last 15 Years
As OkayAfrica marks 15 years of telling Africa's stories, we've launched a minisite showcasing the defining African moments of the last decade and half.
The Return of Benin Bronzes Could Change How Young Nigerians Engage With History
Art practitioners and curators believe these returns are especially important at a time when young Nigerians have few means of engaging with the country’s rich history.
This Creative Couple Is Encouraging People to Read African Mythology
Through art and storytelling, Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi are reclaiming narratives from across the continent.
+234 Art Fair Is Demystifying The Patronage of Nigerian Art
+234 Art Fair brings together about 260 emerging artists from across Nigeria, encouraging attendees to rethink what art patronage means.
“The Moral Conscience of a Generation:” Tributes Pour in for Iconic Playwright Athol Fugard
The socially conscious South African playwright dedicated his life’s work to portraying the plight of Black people under cruel apartheid laws.
This All-Women Creative Retreat Immerses You in Moroccan Artistry and the Safety of Sisterhood
In the spirit of Ramadan, and coinciding with women’s month, founder Sally Ghaly is offering one scholarship to a deserving creative woman who would like to join the experience but may not be able to afford it right now.
People of My Time: Hassan Hajjaj’s Latest Exhibition Centers Community and Friendship
The renowned multi-disciplinary artist is showcasing works from the past two decades at Hannah Traore Gallery in New York for the first time.
What It’s Like To…Revive the Art of Egyptian Cabaret in New York City
Through Haus of Dahab’s immersive cabaret nights blending live performances with DJ sets, Egyptian Americans immerse themselves in a nostalgia for times they never got to experience.
Nigerian Artist Praise Hassan Becomes a Finalist in the Inaugural Saltzman-Leibovitz Photography Prize
Mentored by Annie Leibovitz, this multidisciplinary artist uses photography as a powerful medium to chronicle emotional growth and personal transformation.
The 1-54 Art Fair in Marrakech is Reshaping Africa's Creative Geography
With its strategic location, multi-lingual culture, and welcoming atmosphere, the red city is the perfect melting pot for contemporary African artists and those who appreciate their craft.
Moroccan Art Galleries Welcome the World at This Year’s 1-54 Art Fair
With the majority of African-based galleries being from Morocco, the fair showcases the entire bandwidth of contemporary Moroccan art.
Ghanaian Artist Alfred Addo Uses Sawdust to Capture the Beauty of Everyday Life
Together with his four artist brothers, Alfred Addo is creating sustainable, one-of-a-kind work through his choice of language and material.
With its New Vlisco Collaboration, Togo Yeye is Putting Togo's Creative Scene on the Map
The art collective in the heart of Togo is creating visuals that highlight and support Togolese voices in front of and behind the camera.
How 'Flight Into Egypt' Connects Black Artists with Ancient Egyptian Heritage
Two Egyptians share their reflections on this Met exhibition, which examines how Black artists have engaged with and appropriated ancient Egypt through various art forms.
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