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The Man Introducing China to Afrobeats Through Dance
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The Man Introducing China to Afrobeats Through Dance

Until COVID-19 hit, Ghanaian artist Yoofi Greene was China's Afrobeats evangelist. Now he's eager to return and finish what he started.

Defying Borders, Genres and Mediums: The Multimedia World of Manthe Ribane, Okzharp & Chris Saunders

Defying Borders, Genres and Mediums: The Multimedia World of Manthe Ribane, Okzharp & Chris Saunders

The three artists unveil an album, short film, installation and tour around their debut full-length, Closer Apart.

These 9 Modern African Masks Connect Tradition with the Future
Arts + Culture

These 9 Modern African Masks Connect Tradition with the Future

These artists make futuristic pieces that celebrate the mask's history and tradition in Africa and carriy it into a new world.

These 10 Photos Offer a Taste of the Upcoming Addis Foto Fest
Arts + Culture

These 10 Photos Offer a Taste of the Upcoming Addis Foto Fest

The East African photography event highlights work from Ethiopia, Africa, and the world at large as a means to connect and educate.

Fuse ODG's Jinja Dance Will Be Holding Down a Party Near You
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Fuse ODG's Jinja Dance Will Be Holding Down a Party Near You

Breaking down London afrobeats star Fuse ODG's latest #JinjaChallenge, aimed towards raising money for a school in Ghana.

These Illustrations of Solange, Janelle Monáe & Malcolm X Will Brighten Your Day
Arts + Culture

These Illustrations of Solange, Janelle Monáe & Malcolm X Will Brighten Your Day

Illustrator Prince Eric Nichols creates colorful images of black public figures that you won't be able to keep your eyes off.

Get Introduced to Brooklyn's Flex Dance Music Scene With This New Banger From DJ Aaron
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Get Introduced to Brooklyn's Flex Dance Music Scene With This New Banger From DJ Aaron

This new track from DJ Aaron's 'Zilla Warfare' EP is a foggy vision of flex dance battle circles.

Watch Videos From Cairo's Underground Music Festival, Masāfāt
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Watch Videos From Cairo's Underground Music Festival, Masāfāt

The Masāfāt Festival was a four-day event in Cairo full of experimental music, panel talks, and film screenings.

Lupita Nyong'o Talks Poop and Porn on 'Billy On The Street'
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Lupita Nyong'o Talks Poop and Porn on 'Billy On The Street'

Lupita Nyong'o, Oscar-winning star of 12 Years A Slave, guests on "Billy On The Street" to joke about goat sex, Asian porn, and poop.

Halima Aden Wore a Burkini and Hijab at Miss Minnesota USA to Compete As Her Authentic Self
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Halima Aden Wore a Burkini and Hijab at Miss Minnesota USA to Compete As Her Authentic Self

Halima Aden wore a burkini and hijab and the Miss Minnesota USA pageant during a time when both Muslims and their garments are under threat.

These 10 Nigerian Hyper-Realist Artists Will Trick Your Eyes
Arts + Culture

These 10 Nigerian Hyper-Realist Artists Will Trick Your Eyes

These Nigerian paintings and drawings are so realistic that they'll make you question whether they're photos or not.

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