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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.

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On NAFIDA, Moroccan Rapper Small X Rises Above the Noise and Into Underexplored Musical Territory

Getting signed to Mass Appeal is only the beginning for the Moroccan powerhouse.

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Catching Up With ‘Blown Boy’ Ruger

OkayAfrica talks to the Afrobeats star about his latest album, BlownBoy Ru, and how he’s carved his niche by blending Afrobeats and dancehall.

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Five Reasons Paapa Essiedu Is a Good Casting Choice as Professor Snape in the New Harry Potter

From his Shakespearean roots to his commanding screen presence, here’s why the Ghanaian British actor is a strong fit for the iconic Harry Potter role.

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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.

10 Romantic African Films To Watch This Valentine's Weekend

Our selection includes three newly-released films, a classic Romeo-and-Juliet retelling, as well as several popular and well-received films in recent years.

The Mati Diop Cannes Win That Amplified African Cinema's Rich Legacy

The French Senegalese filmmaker’s historic Grand Prix win in 2019 marked a milestone in African cinema and inspired a new generation of filmmakers.

Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Could Be New York City's History-Making New Mayor

The former rapper turned assemblymember could become NYC’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor, shaking up the City’s political establishment.

On NAFIDA, Moroccan Rapper Small X Rises Above the Noise and Into Underexplored Musical Territory

Getting signed to Mass Appeal is only the beginning for the Moroccan powerhouse.

Catching Up With ‘Blown Boy’ Ruger

OkayAfrica talks to the Afrobeats star about his latest album, BlownBoy Ru, and how he’s carved his niche by blending Afrobeats and dancehall.

Five Reasons Paapa Essiedu Is a Good Casting Choice as Professor Snape in the New Harry Potter

From his Shakespearean roots to his commanding screen presence, here’s why the Ghanaian British actor is a strong fit for the iconic Harry Potter role.

Burna Boy Thrills on the Sensual Remix of Joé Dwèt Filé’s “4 Kampe II”

The Afrobeats icon continues to flaunt the reach of his global influence, this time linking up with the fast-rising French Haitian act.

How Football Has Carried Sudan Through Empire, Strikes, and War

Playing in exile, Sudan's national team offers rare moments of unity for a country torn apart by conflict.

Seven Must-See Afrofuturist Films

These films merge culture, technology and mythology, reimagining Black narratives and pushing the limits of the speculative on screen.

11 Romantic African Movies to Watch

From heartwarming comedies to moving dramas, these romantic African films offer fresh perspectives on love across the continent.

What to Watch in North Africa This Month

The films in this month’s watch guide take you from Morocco’s snowy Atlas Mountains to sunkissed Atlantic surfers, all the way to Egypt’s Mediterranean coast and into its extremist religious circles.