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Kenyan Olympian Faith Kipyegon, wearing a white vest, looks off to the side smiling.
Sports

Faith Kipyegon Is Ready to Give It Her All: “This Will Cement My Legacy”

The Kenyan Olympian says she’s feeling strong ahead of her attempt to run a mile in under four minutes on June 26, 2025.

Ryan Coogler on How 'Black Panther' Led to His Latest Film, 'Sinners'
Film + TV

Ryan Coogler on How 'Black Panther' Led to His Latest Film, 'Sinners'

The Oscar-nominated producer and director returns to the big screen with a film he wrote, starring frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan and Nigerian-born actress Wunmi Mosaku.

Wunmi Mosaku on How Ryan Coogler’s New Film 'Sinners' Helped Improve Her Yoruba
News

Wunmi Mosaku on How Ryan Coogler’s New Film 'Sinners' Helped Improve Her Yoruba

The British Nigerian actress stars alongside Michael B. Jordan in the 1930s-set supernatural film, out this weekend.

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a doorway.
Arts + Culture

In 'We Are Here: Scenes from the Street,' African Photographers Share their Worlds

Works by street photographers from Kenya, South Africa, Algeria and Nigeria come together as part of the International Center of Photography's latest exhibition in New York.

Uzo Aduba looks straight towards the camera with a slight smile on her face.
News

In ‘The Road Is Good,’ Uzo Aduba Pays Tribute to Her Mother and Her Nigeria

In her debut book, the Emmy-winning actress shares the powerful influence her family’s Igbo culture had on her upbringing in Massachusetts.

Djimon Hounsou running with his arms over his head and a smile on his face.
Featured

Photos: For a Third Year, Djimon Hounsou’s Race Series Brings Black History to the Fore

The two-time Oscar-nominated actor brought together people of all ages for a symbolic race, organized by his foundation, in Richmond, Virginia.

Djimon Hounsou: Hollywood’s Unsung Hero
Popular

Djimon Hounsou: Hollywood’s Unsung Hero

Though the film industry hasn’t always rewarded him for his immense talent, the Benin-born actor is using his career’s currency for something far more meaningful than accolades and acclaim.

Tems performs at Radio City Music Hall on the New York stop of her 'Born in the Wild' Tour, on Sept. 5, 2024.
Latest

Photos: Tems Brings 'Born in the Wild' Tour to the Concrete Jungle

Not even a cold could stop the Grammy-winning Nigerian star from making New York one of the most memorable stops on her world tour — with cameos by Ayra Starr, John Legend and a very young fan.

Elsa Majimbo's Over Being a Comedian - and Wants You to Be, Too
Film + TV

Elsa Majimbo's Over Being a Comedian - and Wants You to Be, Too

Four years after becoming a viral social media sensation, many of her fans want to know where the “old Elsa” is. But Elsa Majimbo’s not bowing to anyone else’s expectations or pressure.

A still from Abderrahmane Sissako’s Black Tea
Film + TV

Ten African Films Playing at This Year's Berlin Film Festival

New films from Abderrahmane Sissako, Mati Diop and David-Pierre Fila are showing at the 2024 edition of the Berlin Film Festival.

An image from 'Goobye Julia' of two women sitting next to each other talking.
Film + TV

These are the African Films That Could be up for an Oscar

On December 21, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the shortlist of potential nominees for the 2024 Best International Feature Film category.

The Best African Films of 2023
Film + TV

The Best African Films of 2023

It was a big year for African directors making history with their films – many of them debut films, at that. Here are our top ten of the best ones from over the past 12 months.

An image of the Swim Dem Crew women standing ready to go swimming.
Sports

Photo Essay: A Swim Club Celebrates in Senegal

The London-based group, Swim Dem Crew, took a trip to Dakar to mark ten years of uplifting people of color through swimming.

An image from the film of three people hugging each other.
Film + TV

What To See at the 2023 African Diaspora Film Festival in New York

The award-winning Goodbye Julia, a restored version of the classic Mapantsula, and many more African gems will play at this year’s African Diaspora Film Festival in New York.

An image of models wearing various designs by MaXhosa
USA

MaXhosa to Open NYC Pop-up in 2024

The South African luxury brand is set to debut its first U.S. outpost early next year.

An image of the author, who has her hair in a white wrap, and is looking at the camera, smiling.
Literature

Author Tsitsi Mapepa Shares Her Zimbabwe With the World Through Debut Novel 'Ndima Ndima'

In Ndima Ndima, the New Zealand-based writer tells a fictional coming-of-age story set against the real backdrop of her home country of Zimbabwe.

Caster Semenya is Finally Speaking for Herself
Sports

Caster Semenya is Finally Speaking for Herself

In her new memoir, ‘The Race to be Myself,' the South African Olympian, who has been banned from racing because of elevated testosterone levels, shares her battle to run free.

​An image of Gregory Maqoma on stage with his hand drawn out to the side.
Culture

Gregory Maqoma is Retiring but He Won’t Stop Moving

Though the South African choreographer and dancer may be hanging up his dance shoes, he still has more to give.

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