• Chaze Matakala

Stories by Chaze Matakala

An image of an artwork by Nedia Were of a Black couple embracing against a striking yellow background.
Arts + Culture

Surreal, Nostalgic and Tangible: Exploring the Theme of Time at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair

The years have been good to the art fair, which celebrated its tenth anniversary this past weekend and staged its most inspired show to date.

Zumbi's Legacy: Finding African Spirituality in the Heart of Brazil
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Zumbi's Legacy: Finding African Spirituality in the Heart of Brazil

In the geography of the Black Atlantic, the waters of the Paraíba do Sul and the Zambezi intertwine and give birth to a goddess.

Studio Africa: Buhlebezwe Siwani & Unpacking the Witch’s Baggage
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Studio Africa: Buhlebezwe Siwani & Unpacking the Witch’s Baggage

This multi-disciplinary South African artist is exploring African Spirituality, Christianity and the black female body through concepts derived from local witchcraft.

South African Artist Nazlee Arbee Uses Music as a Form of Mobilization in Their New Music Video
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South African Artist Nazlee Arbee Uses Music as a Form of Mobilization in Their New Music Video

South African artist and activist Nazlee Arbee speaks to OkayAfrica on the creative and spiritual processes for "The Wake Up Call."

Anunaka's South African Photos Confront the Fear of Freedom
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Anunaka's South African Photos Confront the Fear of Freedom

We caught up with American artist Anaka Morris in Cape Town to discuss photography and her Imagery is Infinite Archive.

Photos: Word to the Womyn of Colour
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Photos: Word to the Womyn of Colour

'Word to the Womyn of Colour' is a powerful storybook of Black womyn’s magic and creative prowess.

Studio Africa: Mozambican Pilot and Artist Ricardo Pinto Jorge on Touching the Sky
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Studio Africa: Mozambican Pilot and Artist Ricardo Pinto Jorge on Touching the Sky

Prepare to be blown away by the incredible surrealist artwork of Mozambican pilot and painter Ricardo Pinto Jorge.

Studio Africa: Tsoku Maela on Photographing Dreams
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Studio Africa: Tsoku Maela on Photographing Dreams

South African photographer Tsoku Maela talks his new solo show, 'Barongwa: I am that I am,' at 99 Loop in Cape Town.

Meet Buhle Ngaba, the South African Storyteller Helping Young Black Girls Find Their Voice
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Meet Buhle Ngaba, the South African Storyteller Helping Young Black Girls Find Their Voice

South African actor/author Buhle Ngaba is amplifying the voices of young women of colour around the world.

7 Art Events You Need to See in South Africa This July
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7 Art Events You Need to See in South Africa This July

The best South African art exhibitions and events this July.

The Foxy Five: The Young, Black & Female Web Series South Africa Needs
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The Foxy Five: The Young, Black & Female Web Series South Africa Needs

A new South African web series by black women for black women follows the lives of five foxy women fighting the system.

NomesDee and the Navigating of the Digital Diaspora
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NomesDee and the Navigating of the Digital Diaspora

The young Zambian illustrator's #BlackGirlMagic artwork is out of this world.

8 Art Events You Need To See In South Africa This June
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8 Art Events You Need To See In South Africa This June

Our guide to must-see South African art events and exhibitions this June.

Women In Art From Africa & The Diaspora: 'Speaking Back' On View At Cape Town's Goodman Gallery
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Women In Art From Africa & The Diaspora: 'Speaking Back' On View At Cape Town's Goodman Gallery

'Speaking Back,' a new exhibition from South African curator Natasha Becker, is on view through July 4 at the Goodman Gallery in Cape Town.