Traders affected by the Kantamanto fire say they are struggling to restart their businesses. Meanwhile, the economy is affecting foot traffic in the once buzzing Ghana market.
The late 2000s to late 2010s were an era of vibrant publications, literary prizes, and the emergence of incredible literary talents. All that has been replaced with a loss of community and dwindling literary spaces.
‘The Tiny Things Are Heavier’ is a stirring and masterfully delivered bildungsroman that follows a young Nigerian woman as she tries to make sense of her new life and what exactly she wants from it.
In a campaign highlighting homegrown styles and cultural roots, the basketball player rocked a range of streetwear fits from The Kowa Studio, WafflesnCream, Lost Archives, ZTTW, and Ashluxe.
Rukky Ladoja and Ozzy Etomi create cultural experiences with their cross-continent pop-up events as a way to better connect with their customers.
In his sophomore record, ‘Captain,’ the Nigerian singer displays emotional depth that cements him as a sensitive and powerfully relatable artist.
Adinan Yussif’s approach to finding his starter place was unconventional. It also helped him beat out the expensive rental market in Accra, Ghana.
With his latest album and incisive social media posts, the British Ghanaian singer explores African heritage and delivers a powerful message about embracing African names.
Now in his second nonconsecutive term, the West African leader is heading a proactive and highly responsive administration that’s winning over many citizens.
His two large-scale works for the global sportswear giant explore resilience and community, marking a personal and professional milestone for the U.S.-born creative.
Protesters have taken to the streets and online, calling for the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbé, who has been in power since 2005.
As more West African artists create sounds that inspire internet trends and extend their longevity, others are experimenting with new forms and doubling down on storytelling. Read ahead for the best West African music of the year so far.
Back in March, Nigerian authorities tried to silence Rita Ushie's critique of the country’s failing government, but thousands of citizens responded by amplifying her message.
Set in Edo State, Nigeria, this film examines a tense mother-daughter relationship and what happens when love looks like control.
In honor of World Refugee Day, this documentary film follows an Ethiopian refugee who provides a makeshift home for displaced cats in New York City, and the powerful story that led him there.
As Nigeria’s music industry grows into a global powerhouse, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa is one of the lawyers helping to ensure that the creatives behind the hits, especially songwriters and producers, are legally protected and properly recognized.
For his latest EP, ‘Ckay The Second,’ the emo-Afrobeats star returns to find meaning and reflection.
Artists, writers, and actors Yagazie Emezi, Nicole Asinugo, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Goodness Emmanuel, and Joojo Addison share sweet memories of their fathers.
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