Music
29 May 2025
The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now
The standout records from May include songs from Seyi Vibez, Rowlene, King Paluta, Joshua Baraka, and more.
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Music
27 May 2025
The Best West African Songs Right Now
This month’s Best New Music From West Africa features sounds from Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana.
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24 April 2025
Youssou N’Dour Is Ready to Revitalise the Term ‘World Music’
In his latest album, Eclairer le Monde - Light The World, the Senegalese music legend creates a thrilling, sonically inventive reminder of his talents.
Film + TV
07 March 2025
Djibril Diop Mambéty’s Last Two Films are Getting the Ciné-Concert Treatment in New York
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.
Film + TV
14 February 2025
10 Romantic African Films To Watch This Valentine's Weekend
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.
News
08 January 2025
French President Faces Criticism for Demanding Appreciation from African Countries
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.
News
12 December 2024
The Ultimate Guide to December in West Africa
This holiday guide offers an array of events, festivals, pop-ups and activities that represent what it means to spend December in West Africa.
Art
19 November 2024
Senegalese Designer Diarra Bousso is Ready For The Art World
After establishing herself as an inventive designer who works primarily with mathematics, Diarra Bousso is expanding her artistic horizon.
News
17 October 2024
Senegalese Filmmaker Moe Sow Wants to Unearth Forgotten African History
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.
Film + TV
05 September 2024
What to Watch in West Africa This September
This month’s watch list is filled with stirring drama, comedy flicks, thrillers and documentaries on fascinating African figures.
Sports
08 August 2024
Is Senegal Ready to Host Africa's First Youth Olympic Games?
Stadiums are being renovated, volunteers are being trained, and partnerships with local tourist outlets are being set up, instilling confidence in Senegal’s ability to host the world come 2026.
Film + TV
01 May 2024
What to Watch in West Africa This Month
This month’s West Africa streaming guide features everything from comedy to biopics.
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