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In Photos: This Is What Africa's First Baseball Olympic Pre-Qualifier Looked Like
Sports

In Photos: This Is What Africa's First Baseball Olympic Pre-Qualifier Looked Like

Burkina Faso establishes themselves as a thrilling prospect at the first African pre-qualifier for the 2020 Olympics.

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

'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.

Travel Diary: How Hakeem Adam Fell In Love with Maputo In 10 Days
Travel

Travel Diary: How Hakeem Adam Fell In Love with Maputo In 10 Days

An OkayAfrica contributor revels in all things art and architecture in Maputo, Mozambique.

The 10 Best African Music Festivals
Music

The 10 Best African Music Festivals

Here are ten of the best music festivals to experience across the African continent, including both established stages and newer productions.

The Top 25 African Dancers To Follow on Instagram
Arts + Culture

The Top 25 African Dancers To Follow on Instagram

From One Corner and Gwara Gwara, to Shaku Shaku and Kupe, African dance moves have a hold on influencing global pop culture online. Meet some of the talented creatives responsible for this.

CHALE WOTE Is the African Street Art Mecca Fostering Limitless Creative Power
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CHALE WOTE Is the African Street Art Mecca Fostering Limitless Creative Power

An in-depth look into how CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival is proof of the power of independent cultural programming.

How Young Artists Are Using Analog Sounds to Create New Experimental African Music
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How Young Artists Are Using Analog Sounds to Create New Experimental African Music

Alternative African artists like Ria Boss have found a new use for nostalgia, utilizing it to create new memories among fans.

Who Is Benefitting From the Nostalgic Vintage Releases in African Music?
Op-Ed

Who Is Benefitting From the Nostalgic Vintage Releases in African Music?

Op-Ed: The practice of uncovering and licensing rare African music feeds a culture fueled by the nostalgia, but who is truly benefitting?

This Exhibition in Accra Celebrates the Brilliance of African Women Photographers
Arts + Culture

This Exhibition in Accra Celebrates the Brilliance of African Women Photographers

Take a look inside the Nubuke Foundation and Africa Lens' latest group exhibition which highlights the work of leading African women photographers.

4 Artists Preserving Santería, Kumina & Yoruba Religion Through Their Music
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4 Artists Preserving Santería, Kumina & Yoruba Religion Through Their Music

Acts like Ibeyi, Daymé Arocena, Zara McFarlane and Sibusile Xaba are creating spaces for spirituality and religion in their songs.

Ghana's Winneba Fancy Dress Festival Is a Living Museum
Arts + Culture

Ghana's Winneba Fancy Dress Festival Is a Living Museum

This photo story shows the annual celebration of sheer ingenuity and living history.

mixtape notes to shadows
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These Ghanaian Women Artists Publicly Chart Paths to Healing from Sexual Violence

Mixtape Notes To The Shadows is a collaborative mixed media exhibition that uses art to show the complex process of healing.

This Performance Artist Examines Gender Roles and Boundaries in 'Rituals of Becoming'
Arts + Culture

This Performance Artist Examines Gender Roles and Boundaries in 'Rituals of Becoming'

Ghanaian-Togolese artist crazinisT artisT explores the politics of the bodies of gender non-conformists with his new peformance art in Ghana.

These 6 Ghanaian Artists Are Continuing to Push the Boundaries of Photography
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These 6 Ghanaian Artists Are Continuing to Push the Boundaries of Photography

The following six Ghanaian artists take nuance to heart as they use photography to depict their creative concepts.

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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.

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