Boudina McConnachie, Rhodes University The iconic South African Xhosa bow performer was born on 25 December 1943 (though she herself was uncertain of the…
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Angelique Kidjo: A Journey Through the Fierce History of Benin’s Diva
Sanya Osha, University of Cape Town Angelique Kidjo, the energetic singer-songwriter and activist from the Republic of Benin, represents a rare African phenomenon. In…
African basketball players have been taking charge in the NBA, while also using their platform for greater good through philanthropic work. After winning the…
It’s no news that Africa produces some of the best and most raw football talents. Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah have been the biggest…
Kirsty Coventry, Minister of Youth, Sports, Arts, and Recreation has been criticised for selecting an all-white senior women’s hockey squad to represent Zimbabwe at…
On January 14th, thousands of demonstrators marched through central Tunis against Tunisian President Kais Saied’s increasingly autocratic regime. The protest date wasn’t chosen randomly.…
Every year we see various sport events hosted in Africa. Perhaps one of the most watched sporting events to take place in the continent…
Tyson Nganou’s story is one of determination and inspiration that we can all learn from. Nganou will be inducted into the UFC Hall of…
Exhibition in Nairobi Reveals the History of East African Art Traditions
Anne Mwiti, Kenyatta University Mwili, Akili na Roho (Body, Mind and Spirit) – on in Nairobi, Kenya – is a major international exhibition presenting…