Op-Ed

Op-Ed: As Kenya Protested in the Streets, Faith Kipyegon Ran for History
News

Op-Ed: As Kenya Protested in the Streets, Faith Kipyegon Ran for History

In two days that gripped the nation, Kenyans confronted power at home while chasing possibility abroad.

Op-Ed: North Africa Is Witnessing Solidarity in Motion, but at What Cost?
News

Op-Ed: North Africa Is Witnessing Solidarity in Motion, but at What Cost?

The Maghrebian Al-Soumoud convoy was set to meet the Global March to Gaza on Thursday, but the Egyptian authorities are detaining and deporting foreign nationals and even obstructing them from entering Egypt.

Op-Ed: Who Gets to Thrift When Secondhand Gets Expensive?
Fashion + Beauty

Op-Ed: Who Gets to Thrift When Secondhand Gets Expensive?

Once a sanctuary for those patching lives together with discarded clothes, thrift markets in South Africa now cater to pseudo-bohemians, shunning the communities that created them.

Op-Ed: Stop Guilt-Tripping African Women into Motherhood
News

Op-Ed: Stop Guilt-Tripping African Women into Motherhood

On a day like Mother’s Day — as we celebrate the joys and the labor of parenting — we should also challenge the narrow definition of womanhood that centers on childbearing.

Op-Ed: Why Excitement for Ibrahim Traoré Should Be Tempered with Caution
News

Op-Ed: Why Excitement for Ibrahim Traoré Should Be Tempered with Caution

Burkina Faso’s military ruler has grown popular with millions across the world, but junta leaders and revolutionaries haven’t always worked out well for Africans.

Op-Ed: As U.S. ‘America First’ Policies Threaten Africa, Who Stands up for Its Citizens?
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Op-Ed: As U.S. ‘America First’ Policies Threaten Africa, Who Stands up for Its Citizens?

Trump’s visa bans, aid cuts, and trade restrictions are closing doors for African countries and citizens.

Ghanean President Nana Akufo-Addo delivers his remarks at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan during the 1st summit of the Heads of State of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between Ivory Coast and Ghana on October 11, 2024.
News

Op-ed: Ghana’s Former President Leaves Office With A Complex Legacy

Nana Akufo-Addo leaves a legacy marked by early triumphs, missed opportunities and mounting social concerns.

Celebrated Amapiano DJ, Uncle Waffles, stands behind a disc jockey set up.
Events

Opinion: Uncle Waffles’ Nairobi Event Highlights Broader Issues With African Music Concerts

The chaotic Nairobi concert brings attention to recurring failures in the organization of music events across Africa, raising urgent questions about crowd safety and artist-audience care.

Tyla accepts the "African Music Performance" award for "Water" onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Peacock Theater on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Music

This is Who Should Have Been Nominated For the ‘Best African Music Performance’ Grammy

The coveted award had many African artists hopeful for a nod. Here’s who we think should've been nominated.

Tyla poses outside of her hotel in NYC, dressed up for the Met Gala.
Music

Opinion: Can Tyla Balance Amapiano Authenticity with Global Pop Dreams?

For the past year, Tyla has been rewriting the narrative for African artists on the global stage. But, in an industry still learning how to place her, who is she really for?

Chris Brown performing on stage with vibrant lighting, wearing a dark t-shirt and pants.
News

Op-Ed: Why Backlash Against Chris Brown’s South African Tour Matters

In a country grappling with a gender-based violence crisis, it’s unsurprising why people are calling for the cancellation of Chris Brown’s Johannesburg tour dates.

How Runtown Got His Groove Back
Music

How Runtown Got His Groove Back

In the past year, Runtown has had to look behind him to shed the ghosts of his former label. Now he's looking forward to more success.

Op Ed: In Defense of the Black Boogeyman
News

Op Ed: In Defense of the Black Boogeyman

What the disciplining of Ilhan Omar tells us about anti-semitism and black dissent in America

Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' Is a Reminder That the Young People Will Win
News

Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' Is a Reminder That the Young People Will Win

While the Nigerian-American novelist's first book may call on the magic of African mythology, the themes are reflective of real-life oppressive systems today's youth are slowly but surely undoing.

Why Nasty C is The Greatest South African Rapper of This Generation
Music

Why Nasty C is The Greatest South African Rapper of This Generation

In the generation of South African rappers who rose to prominence after 2010, no one can touch Nasty C.

Op-Ed: What Sho Madjozi Taught Me About Fearlessness
Music

Op-Ed: What Sho Madjozi Taught Me About Fearlessness

What Sho Madjozi's existence means for two of South Africa's marginalized ethnic groups.

The Longest Running Beef In Ghanaian Music—and Why It Should End
Music

The Longest Running Beef In Ghanaian Music—and Why It Should End

Breaking down Ghana's long-running feud, which has included Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Samini and Sarkodie.

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