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13 November 2024
What It’s Like To…Run an Art Gallery in Addis Ababa
What began as a small creative space for two Ethiopians has grown to become a gallery that champions emerging artists and empowers women.
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Arts + Culture
13 July 2022
Vic Mensa's 'SKIN + MASKS' Exhibit Puts a Spotlight on the Diaspora's Most Talented Artists
We spoke to rapper Vic Mensa about SKINS + MASKS, his group exhibition which features a number of talented artists from the diaspora.
Arts + Culture
02 April 2020
Spotlight: Adekunle Adeleke Creates Digital Surrealist Paintings That Celebrate African Beauty
Get familiar with the work of Nigerian visual artist Adekunle Adeleke.
Arts + Culture
02 March 2020
In 'Aba Women Riot' Nigerian Artist, Fred Martins, Reinterprets a Groundbreaking Moment In African History
In a new series of prints, the artist celebrates 'the women who lend their voices and stood strong against the oppression of Africans.'
Music
06 February 2020
BBC Radio's DJ Edu Picks His 10 Artists to Watch in 2020
DJ Edu, the host of BBC's new show This Is Africa, selects his 2020 artists to watch featuring Rema, Simba Tagz, Kabza De Small, Sheebah Joeboy, Innoss B and more.
Music
18 December 2019
Meet Nigerian 'New Media' Artist, Alexis Tsegba, Whose Work Explores the Intersection of Nature & Technology
We speak with the digital artist about the Afrofuturistic themes in her work, exploring culture through technology and her creative influences.
Film + TV
09 January 2019
Renowned South African Actor Says His Debt Points to a Larger Crisis Faced By South African Artists
Tony Kgoroge recently had his luxury Mercedes Benz repossessed by the bank.
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