Fela Kuti and the Afrika 70 released “Colonial Mentality” in 1977 following an attack on the Kalakuta Republic by the Nigerian army. In it, he urges unity among African people and the pursuit of genuine independence.
President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of a lack of respect for Africans and African governments, for seeking appreciation despite dwindling French influence in the region.
The Malian military administration has renamed about 25 locations, including public institutions in a bid to shed itself of its French colonial history. However, some locals think this may render history incomplete.
Yeye Taiwo Lijadu, the living half of the iconic musical duo, talks post-colonialism, reaching younger audiences through their music with the help of a new partnership, and making difficult music.
Amid heated debates over our survey on the stories North Africans tell about each other, it's crucial to remember one thing: North Africa is diverse, and all identities are equally valid.
Leaders convene in Ghana to address the enduring scars of slavery, calling for reparations, acknowledgment, and reconciliation, sparking international discussions on historical justice and shared prosperity.
Amid calls for the British monarch to apologize for its colonial past, King Charles III urges for honesty and healing, as Kenya nears 60th anniversary of independence.
Timbuktu, a British outdoor clothing brand, has recently caused quite the stir after it was revealed that it attempted to trademark the term 'Yoruba' back in 2015.
The University of Aberdeen in Scotland has announced that it will fully repatriate a Benin Bronze sculpture to Nigeria due to the 'extremely immoral' acquisition of the artefact.
Hosted by Chief Boima, the latest episode from 'Africa is a Country Radio' explores Cape Town's vibrant music scene from rapper YoungstaCPT to Cape Malay choral music, jazz and more.
The decision by the French government will see a Dahomey throne returned to Benin and a prized sword returned to Senegal, among several other artefacts.
The Netherlands has returned to Nigeria a 600-year-old stolen artefact, the Ife Terracotta, which has been received by Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.