Music
20 July 2021
Meet Duro Arts, the Man Behind Your Favorite Afrobeats Album Covers
We talk to the Lagos-based digital artist about his work with Olamide, Phyno, Falz and more.
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Arts + Culture
13 February 2018
This Series Of Digital Illustrations Celebrates Game-Changing South African Artists
View a new series by Joburg-based artist Rofhiwa Kholomo Mudau.
Art
22 September 2017
The Artist Is Present: Congolese-French Illustrator Nicholle Kobi's Drawings Shamelesly Celebrate the Strength of Black Women
In the latest edition of our series, we catch up with illustrator Nicholle Kobi on the purpose and process of her work.
Arts + Culture
13 July 2017
NextGen: Zambian Illustrator NomesDee Creates an Alternate Universe of Confidence and Creativity
The next edition of our 'NextGen' series features Zambia's NomesDee—whose illustrations transport you to an alternate social media universe.
Arts + Culture
01 December 2016
These Illustrations of Solange, Janelle Monáe & Malcolm X Will Brighten Your Day
Illustrator Prince Eric Nichols creates colorful images of black public figures that you won't be able to keep your eyes off.
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Bright Ackwerh Uses His Polarizing Satirical Illustrations To Tell the Hard Truths of the World
An in-depth conversation with the Ghanaian artist on his creative process and how his work contributes to socio political commentary.