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    africa day Stories

    10  Songs That Make Us Extremely Proud to be African
    News
    24 May 2025

    10 Songs That Make Us Extremely Proud to be African

    For Africa Day, we asked our OkayAfrica staff members to reflect on a song that makes them feel proud to be African.

    ‘Africa Refocused’ Changes the Story by Changing the Storyteller
    News
    23 May 2025

    ‘Africa Refocused’ Changes the Story by Changing the Storyteller

    For Africa Day, OkayAfrica explores a collaboration between filmmakers, and the National Geographic Society; a rekindling of the connection Africans have with the continent, its surrounding oceans, and each other.

    Yemi Alade - OkayAfrica
    USA
    25 May 2021

    Africa Day Celebrations: Concerts Where You Can Turn Up

    From the virtual to the socially-distanced physical, here are three major concerts taking place this Africa Day which feature a host of musical talent.

    Watch the Adorable Trailer for Ghana's First Animated Series.
    Film + TV
    27 May 2020

    Watch the Adorable Trailer for The Gambia's First Animated Series

    Fye Network introduces the characters Princess Halima, Bakary on Safari and Samba and Batch for The Gambia's first ever animated series for children.

    Angélique Kidjo pictured above.
    Music
    25 May 2020

    Angélique Kidjo on Africa Day: 'We demand not to be at the mercy of our circumstances anymore.'

    We speak to the inimitable Angélique Kidjo who shares some of her refreshing thoughts on Africa Day.

    Thandiswa Mazwai to Host Virtual Concert in Celebration of Africa Day.
    Music
    25 May 2020

    Thandiswa Mazwai to Host 'Play Your Part Africa' Virtual Concert

    'King Tha' will commemorate Africa Day with a virtual concert set to take place on May 30th.

    African Union Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa.
    Continental
    21 May 2020

    What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2020

    We've got you covered on the details of this year's Africa Day.

    What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2017
    News
    25 May 2017

    What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2017

    Today, people across Africa and the diaspora are commemorating the 54th annual Africa Day.

    The Complexities of African Identities Explored in Pretoria Art Exhibition
    Arts + Culture
    30 May 2016

    The Complexities of African Identities Explored in Pretoria Art Exhibition

    !Kauru Contemporary African Art Project’s Being and Becoming’ exhibition is on view at UNISA Art Gallery in Pretoria.

    Vibe to Young Paris’ New EP 'African Vogue'
    Audio
    25 May 2016

    Vibe to Young Paris’ New EP 'African Vogue'

    Charismatic Brooklyn performer Young Paris brings 10 danceable tracks to the masses.

    Here’s What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2016
    News
    25 May 2016

    Here’s What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2016

    On May 25 countries throughout Africa and its diaspora celebrate the establishing of the Organisation of African Unity, predecessor to the current African Union, in Addis Ababa in 1963.

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