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Met Museum's Gift from Collector Brings African Photography into the Spotlight
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Met Museum's Gift from Collector Brings African Photography into the Spotlight

The new collection is set to bring more eyes to iconic works by African artists like Seydou Keïta and Samuel Fosso, redefining the narrative of global photography.

South African President Calls Afrikaner Refugees ‘Cowards’ Amidst Mixed Reaction to the U.S. Accepting White South Africans
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South African President Calls Afrikaner Refugees ‘Cowards’ Amidst Mixed Reaction to the U.S. Accepting White South Africans

While revoking visas, refusing to renew protected status, and potentially hitting African countries with travel restrictions, the acceptance of white South Africans as refugees is curious and disturbing.

With Aisha Can’t Fly Away, Morad Mostafa Opens a Different Perspective on Life in Egypt
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With Aisha Can’t Fly Away, Morad Mostafa Opens a Different Perspective on Life in Egypt

After Ward’s Henna Party and I Promise You Paradise, the director closes his trilogy of inspecting Egyptian society through the eyes of Sudanese migrants.

South African and Rwandan Presidents Advocate for African Solutions to African Problems
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South African and Rwandan Presidents Advocate for African Solutions to African Problems

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Kagame were in good spirits at a panel during the Africa CEO Forum, easing speculations of tense relations between the two.

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The AMVCA Can Be More Memorable Than Its Fashion Moments

The big fashion moments at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards add to the allure of the award show, but they need not overshadow the ceremony's core celebration of African cinematic excellence.

Ivorian Opposition Leader Tidjane Thiam Resigns from Presidential Election Bid Amidst Dual Nationality Ruling
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Ivorian Opposition Leader Tidjane Thiam Resigns from Presidential Election Bid Amidst Dual Nationality Ruling

Thiam is the latest candidate to be barred from running in this year’s election, perhaps clearing the way for an easy fourth term win for President Alassane Ouattara.

Once Overshadowed by Men, Africa’s Women’s Cricket Wants a Bite of the Billion-Dollar Game
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Once Overshadowed by Men, Africa’s Women’s Cricket Wants a Bite of the Billion-Dollar Game

Women cricketers across the continent are creating new pathways to leadership, income, and global visibility.

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Koyo Kouoh Built Institutions for African Art. We Must Keep Building.

Her leadership as a curator, mentor, and institution builder gave African artists spaces to be seen and heard. With her passing, we must build and lead with the same urgency.

Maha Barsoom Brings Egyptian Cuisine to the Michelin Guide
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Maha Barsoom Brings Egyptian Cuisine to the Michelin Guide

Disclaimer: You might not be able to read this article without running to your local Egyptian restaurant immediately after.

Op-Ed: Stop Guilt-Tripping African Women into Motherhood
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Op-Ed: Stop Guilt-Tripping African Women into Motherhood

On a day like Mother’s Day — as we celebrate the joys and the labor of parenting — we should also challenge the narrow definition of womanhood that centers on childbearing.

The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
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The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

The best African music of the week featuring BNXN, Kwesta, The Cavemen, Rowlene, and more

On “The Man Who Lost His Heart,” Marwan Moussa Maps a Pathway Through Grief
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On “The Man Who Lost His Heart,” Marwan Moussa Maps a Pathway Through Grief

The 23-track, deeply personal album confronts the death of the rapper’s mother, embedding the experience of depression and loss in an Egyptian cultural context.

Karabo Lediga’s Sabbatical Mines Old Memories to Make Treasure
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Karabo Lediga’s Sabbatical Mines Old Memories to Make Treasure

In this feature-length directorial debut, the South African filmmaker goes back in time to move forward, unraveling a frail relationship between mother and daughter.

What to Watch in Africa and the Diaspora
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What to Watch in Africa and the Diaspora

Your essential guide to African cinema across the continent and beyond.

Op-Ed: Will There Ever Be an African Pope?
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Op-Ed: Will There Ever Be an African Pope?

As Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff — and with Catholicism booming across Africa, the question of when the Church might see its first African pope grows increasingly relevant.

Chef Eric Adjepong Is Putting African Food at the Center of the Table
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Chef Eric Adjepong Is Putting African Food at the Center of the Table

With a new book and restaurant, the Ghanaian American chef is proving that African cuisine belongs in the mainstream culinary conversation.

Five Things to Look Forward to at the 2025 New York 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
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Five Things to Look Forward to at the 2025 New York 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair

From DR Congo's debut to Caribbean spotlights, the fair's diverse lineup showcases global Black artistic excellence across 30 galleries.

Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger
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Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger

With DJ Maphorisa by his side, the producer moves between genres and generations to deliver a defining statement on South African sound.