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What It’s like to … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum

What It’s like to … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum

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OkayAfrica 15th anniversary logo on a bright blue background with the slogan "Our People. Our Future. Our Africa."

The 15 Defining African Moments of the Last 15 Years

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The Return of Benin Bronzes Could Change How Young Nigerians Engage With History

The Return of Benin Bronzes Could Change How Young Nigerians Engage With History

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This Creative Couple Is Encouraging People to Read African Mythology

This Creative Couple Is Encouraging People to Read African Mythology

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+234 Art Fair Is Demystifying The Patronage of Nigerian Art

+234 Art Fair Is Demystifying The Patronage of Nigerian Art

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Playwright Athol Fugard poses for a portrait on the beach near his home in May 2004.

“The Moral Conscience of a Generation:” Tributes Pour in for Iconic Playwright Athol Fugard

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Two pairs of women are hugging in a courtyard with huge banana leaves. In their middle is a young woman with cornrows, wearing a denim shirt, smiling directly into the camera.

This All-Women Creative Retreat Immerses You in Moroccan Artistry and the Safety of Sisterhood

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To the left, a portrait of Bruno Mars wearing a pink suit, drinking tea in front of a pink textile background, and framed in a patterned turquoise, orange and black plastic mat. To the right, a group of Moroccan Gnawa musicians, including Marouane Lbahja and Simo Lagnawi, posing in front of a blue patterned wall, framed by an orange and yellow plastic mat.

People of My Time: Hassan Hajjaj’s Latest Exhibition Centers Community and Friendship

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A bellydancer wearing a turquoise belly-dancing outfit is performing with long hair flying in front of a traditional ensemble of four musicians, playing the violin, tabla, saxophon,e and guitar.

What It’s Like To…Revive the Art of Egyptian Cabaret in New York City

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A black and white artistic portrait of a person with dark skin, eyes closed, and adorned with small white facial markings. White lines ripple around the person's head to make frequency-like waves around the person's head, creating a halo-like effect against the dark background.

Nigerian Artist Praise Hassan Becomes a Finalist in the Inaugural Saltzman-Leibovitz Photography Prize

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El Glaoui smiling into the camera, wearing a black dress and standing in front of a rose-colored wall adorned with art pieces.

The 1-54 Art Fair in Marrakech is Reshaping Africa's Creative Geography

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A white and brown art gallery with white and orange textiles on display. Brown Arabic calligraphy is written on the floor.

Moroccan Art Galleries Welcome the World at This Year’s 1-54 Art Fair

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A man sits staring directly into the camera.

Ghanaian Artist Alfred Addo Uses Sawdust to Capture the Beauty of Everyday Life

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Two women stand leaning head to head with each other and dressed in black.

With its New Vlisco Collaboration, Togo Yeye is Putting Togo's Creative Scene on the Map

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Sara Elmessiry wearing a black shirt and pink skirt, standing in front of five Nefertiti busts in different skin colors ranging from beige to dark brown.

How 'Flight Into Egypt' Connects Black Artists with Ancient Egyptian Heritage

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A hand holding a Kente cloth.

Eight African Cultural Practices From UNESCO’s 2024 Intangible Heritage List

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Kouoh in a statement expressed her hope to compose an exhibition that will carry meaning for the world we live in and the world we want to make.

Koyo Kouoh Leads a Historic Shift in Art and Curation

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The cast of Tom Mboya stands in a row on stage, raising their fists and holding Kenyan flags, facing an applauding audience.

How do You Say Goodbye to ‘Tom Mboya?’ By Making Space for More Kenyan Stories on Stage

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