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From #FeesMustFall to #BlueforSudan: OkayAfrica's Guide to a Decade of African Hashtag Activism
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From #FeesMustFall to #BlueforSudan: OkayAfrica's Guide to a Decade of African Hashtag Activism

The 2010s saw protest movements across the continent embrace social media in their quest to make change.

In Conversation: Pelé's Daughter is Making a Documentary About Women's Soccer Around the World
Film + TV

In Conversation: Pelé's Daughter is Making a Documentary About Women's Soccer Around the World

In this exclusive interview, Kely Nascimento-DeLuca shares the story behind filming Warriors of a Beautiful Game in Zanzibar, Brazil and other countries.

Cover of Larry Gaaga and Davido's new single, "Work"
Music

Larry Gaaga Drops A New Love Song Featuring Davido

The track, "Work (Living in Bondage)" will appear on the soundtrack of a new Nollywood movie remake.

Photos: A Night of ‘Cocoa and Color’ at Okay Space for Tony’s Chocolonely and Joshua Kissi’s ‘Reframed’ Exhibition
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Photos: A Night of ‘Cocoa and Color’ at Okay Space for Tony’s Chocolonely and Joshua Kissi’s ‘Reframed’ Exhibition

The exhibition, currently showing at Okay Space Gallery, advocates for fair practices in the West African chocolate industry.

A 15-Year-Old Nigerian Student Lends Her Voice to the Fight Against Boko Haram With Graphic Novel
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A 15-Year-Old Nigerian Student Lends Her Voice to the Fight Against Boko Haram With Graphic Novel

Aisha Mustapha's graphic novel about her experiences under Boko Haram was published today for International Day of the Girl.

The Five Eritrean Players Who Disappeared Before Football Tournament Semi Finals Are in Hiding
Sports

The Five Eritrean Players Who Disappeared Before Football Tournament Semi Finals Are in Hiding

The five players who are a part of the Eritrean under-20 team say they are living in 'great fear and danger'.

Afropreneurs: Meet the Designer Reinventing Nigerian Workspaces
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Afropreneurs: Meet the Designer Reinventing Nigerian Workspaces

Remi Dada's Spacefinish is shaking up design to create futuristic work environments for African companies

Meet the Women Behind Tunisia's New All-Female DJ Academy
Music

Meet the Women Behind Tunisia's New All-Female DJ Academy

We go to Tunis to see how women are making sure there's a place for them behind the decks.

Meet the Vanguard of Contemporary Egyptian Jazz
Music

Meet the Vanguard of Contemporary Egyptian Jazz

We talk to Egyptian jazz musician Maurice Louca on his new album, Elephantine

The Ugandan Chef Introducing the Rolex to the World​
Arts + Culture

The Ugandan Chef Introducing the Rolex to the World​

How the beloved food from the streets of Kampala made its international entrance in an unlikely place.

On Behalf of My Unborn Son: Thank You African Male Artists
Writing

On Behalf of My Unborn Son: Thank You African Male Artists

African men's openness towards exploring different kinds of masculinity gives me hope for the future.

This Artist Is Making the Soundtrack Of The Portuguese Revival
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This Artist Is Making the Soundtrack Of The Portuguese Revival

Alexandre Francisco on the creative process and the importance of ancestry featured in his new project, EVMS.

Respect Your Elders: My Father Returns to His Long-Lost Kenya—With His American Girlfriend
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Respect Your Elders: My Father Returns to His Long-Lost Kenya—With His American Girlfriend

Our contributing writer speaks with her father on his trip to Kenya when he introduced his family to who would later become her mother.

Meet the Pantsula Stilt Walkers Challenging South Africa's Biggest Arts Festival
Arts + Culture

Meet the Pantsula Stilt Walkers Challenging South Africa's Biggest Arts Festival

How the pantsula stilt walking Ten Day Men collective made South Africa's National Arts Festival take a look at itself.

How One South African Company is Changing the Creative Game on the Continent
South Africa

How One South African Company is Changing the Creative Game on the Continent

Creative Nestlings' trailblazing work is changing South Africa’s creative industries.

Meet The Young, Black & Female Collective Challenging South Africa's Art Game
Arts + Culture

Meet The Young, Black & Female Collective Challenging South Africa's Art Game

iQhiya is the up-and-coming, South African female arts collective you need to know.

Why I Africa: On Traveling The Continent As A Black American
Writing

Why I Africa: On Traveling The Continent As A Black American

Nereya Otieno explains why for a new generation of African Americans, visiting the continent is about meeting Africa where it is.

Rethinking Design & Innovation From A Pan-African Perspective
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Rethinking Design & Innovation From A Pan-African Perspective

Ogojiii is a striking new magazine about pan-African design and innovation.