Galerie36, founded by cultural practitioner Ayofemi Kirby, has positioned itself as a creative avenue for discovery and community engagement, with a focus on redefining how traditional art spaces exist.
Over the past 15 years, Egypt's Mo Salah and Senegal's Sadio Mané have stood as enduring symbols of African excellence on football’s biggest stages, with the trophies and records to show.
The standout records from May include songs from Seyi Vibez, Rowlene, King Paluta, Joshua Baraka, and more.
This month’s Best New Music From West Africa features sounds from Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana.
In his latest album, Eclairer le Monde - Light The World, the Senegalese music legend creates a thrilling, sonically inventive reminder of his talents.
Oriki Collective and Senegalese vocalist Woz Kaly will perform their original score during double feature screenings of Mambéty’s films at the Film at Lincoln Center.
Our selection includes three newly-released films, a classic Romeo-and-Juliet retelling, as well as several popular and well-received films in recent years.
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.
This holiday guide offers an array of events, festivals, pop-ups and activities that represent what it means to spend December in West Africa.
After establishing herself as an inventive designer who works primarily with mathematics, Diarra Bousso is expanding her artistic horizon.
With the release of a well-lauded docu-fiction focused on the life of a forgotten Senegalese historical figure, Moe Sow has his eyes set on reviving other buried stories.
This month’s watch list is filled with stirring drama, comedy flicks, thrillers and documentaries on fascinating African figures.
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