Arts + Culture
12 December 2024
Eight African Cultural Practices From UNESCO’s 2024 Intangible Heritage List
From the Durbar in Northern Nigeria to the Twāyef in Tunisia, these cultural practices shape culture and redefine traditions.
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Culture
27 November 2024
How Young Nigerians are Coping with Black Tax
For young Nigerians who dedicate a portion of their income to supporting their families, the issue isn't the will—it's the means.
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13 August 2024
Likikiri Collective Uses Storytelling to Safeguard South Sudanese Women’s Wisdoms
Through songs and Story Circles, South Sudanese women honor and discuss their cultures and traditions across time and space.
News Brief
29 February 2024
Why You Should Join the OkayAfrica WhatsApp Channel
Be a core member of the OkayAfrica community by joining our WhatsApp channel, where we share in-depth, nuanced stories and engaging videos on all that's Africa — and bring a friend along too!
Arts + Culture
06 February 2024
Nigeria’s Art and Culture Minister on Using Afrobeats and Amapiano for Economic Growth
While attending the 66th Grammys in Los Angeles, Hannatu Musawa shared with OkayAfrica, her vision for boosting Nigeria and Africa’s creative industries and uniting the continent.
Film + TV
19 May 2020
Ghana’s Dancing Pallbearers Are Showing The World How to Grieve
More than an ironic response to the COVID-19 crisis, the meme introduced a powerful Ghanaian mourning ritual to the world and with it some relief.
News
20 April 2020
Tributes Pour Out for NYC Restaurateur and Community Leader, Jonathan Adewumi, Upon His Passing
The Nigerian-born cultural advocate was a pillar of New York's African community.
Music
21 February 2020
'Take Africa Out of It and There's No Music for Y’all,' Angelique Kidjo on Success, ‘World Music’ & Championing New African Talent
OkayAfrica caught up with the legendary Beninese singer following her recent Grammy win and her feature on the collaborative electronic track 'Milambi.'
Arts + Culture
27 December 2019
Photos: This Is What the Melanin Unscripted x Native House Pop-Up Looked Like
Young African creatives gathered in community to discuss the state of contemporary African culture and music today.
Film + TV
16 April 2019
'Mama K's Team 4' Is the First Netflix Animated Original To Come Out of Africa
"I hope to introduce the world to four strong African girls who save the day in their own fun and crazy way," creator Malenga Mulendema says.
Film + TV
29 March 2019
'Africa Riding' Is the Series Chronicling the Rise of Skateboarding, Cycling & Rollerblading Culture Among African Youth
We speak with director Liz Gomis on her documentary series that follows young Africans navigating their respective cities on wheels.
Arts + Culture
20 February 2019
Oyinkan Braithwaite's 'My Sister the Serial Killer' Is the Lagos-Set Novel Rocking the Crime Thriller Genre
We speak with the Nigerian author about the success of her debut novel, and breaking the boundaries of "African Lit."
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