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    What It’s Like To … Build a National Skateboarding Movement in Kenya
    What It's Like To...
    02 April 2025

    What It’s Like To … Build a National Skateboarding Movement in Kenya

    Against a backdrop of limited resources and official recognition, Kenya's skateboarding community finds creative ways to build an inclusive scene with Olympic aspirations.

    Boipelo Awuah Aims for Paris Olympics after Tokyo Setback
    Sports
    25 July 2024

    Boipelo Awuah Aims for Paris Olympics after Tokyo Setback

    A fractured pelvis barred Boipelo Awuah from competing at the Tokyo Olympics, but she is back, stronger and better for the games in Paris this year.

    An image of three young skate-boarders
    Arts + Culture
    01 April 2022

    Kirani Ayat Rolls with the Kokrobite Skate Crew

    The Ghanaian musician wanted to share his love of skateboarding with budding young enthusiasts living just outside of Accra, so he created a skate crew.

    'Africa Riding' Is the Series Chronicling the Rise of Skateboarding, Cycling & Rollerblading Culture Among African Youth
    Film + TV
    29 March 2019

    'Africa Riding' Is the Series Chronicling the Rise of Skateboarding, Cycling & Rollerblading Culture Among African Youth

    We speak with director Liz Gomis on her documentary series that follows young Africans navigating their respective cities on wheels.

    In Photos: Meet Nigeria's First Skate Crew—WAFFLES N CREAM
    Photos
    08 February 2017

    In Photos: Meet Nigeria's First Skate Crew—WAFFLES N CREAM

    We catch up with contributor Amarachi Nwosu on the inspiration and process behind her photo essay featuring Nigeria's first skate crew.

    Meet the Soweto Punk Band Making Rock 'n' Roll for Kids in the Hood
    Music
    10 August 2016

    Meet the Soweto Punk Band Making Rock 'n' Roll for Kids in the Hood

    South African rockers and skaters TCIYF on bringing punk rock and skateboarding to the streets of Soweto.

    Ethiopia Skate's Addis Ababa 'Skateboard Journey'
    Video
    21 April 2014

    Ethiopia Skate's Addis Ababa 'Skateboard Journey'

    The latest video from Ethiopia Skate shows off a new crop of young skateboarders in Addis Ababa.

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