Author - okayafrica

Adhiambo E Magak

Thebe Magugu: Game, Set and Match

When tennis’ fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, begins in Queens, New York, this week, some of the event’s most inspirational players will be wearing kits created by the award-winning South African designer.

sports

Adhiambo E Magak

Dorothy Ghettuba is Making a Home for African Storytellers at Netflix

The Kenyan producer has been leading a team in commissioning original TV series and films across Africa for the platform.

film tv

Poet Sarah Lubala Examines Disappearances of All Kinds

The DRC-born poet tells OkayAfrica how and why she practices 'a poetics of disobedience.'

arts culture

Through Podcasting, Selly Thiam Shares AfroQueer Stories

Under the banner of her digital media organization, AQ Studios, the Senegalese-American journalist has produced a number of documentaries, as well as hosted panels and film screenings, focussing on LGBT issues across the African continent.

news

Adhiambo E Magak

Rebecca Malope: All Hail the African Queen of Gospel Music

The gospel icon was recently handed the Order of Ikhamanga — the highest award given to South African citizens who have excelled in the arts, culture & literature.

music

Adhiambo E Magak