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The Dakar Biennale, one of the continent's largest cultural events, is back after the pandemic for its 14th edition.
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Journey with Nigerian-American mixed media artist and filmmaker Jamal Ademola as he strolls towards self-discovery.
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The Nigerian art wizard's 2020 exhibit interrogates both the history and politics in Africa.
We sat down with the masked sonic architect about his work with Niska, MHD, Booba, Aya Nakamura and many more.
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Bebey's family says they never got payment.
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We speak with the digital artist about the Afrofuturistic themes in her work, exploring culture through technology and her creative influences.
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