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It’s Africans’ turn to help Norwegians
A campaign by a Norwegian student group wants fundraising causes not be based on exploiting stereotypes. Also that aid be based on real needs, not “good” intentions.

Does it matter where an African film ends and begins
The eleventh edition of African films we'd like to get on people's radars. We can't guarantee that these films will be available everywhere.

Bono’s Big Ideas for Africa
Please, no more articles claiming to discuss African issues, but which are just rock stars turning up at US universities spouting nonsense.

Kyle Shepherd X
The pianist, Kyle Shepherd, loathes labels, especially of him as the architect or savior of Cape Jazz, the music associated with Cape Town.

How to write about children in Africa
Children's Radio Foundation's shows are a testament to children’s capacity to be agents for change and to confront critical community issues themselves.

Stripping back the facade of modern hip-hop to reveal its African roots
Tendai Maraire of Shabazz Palaces breaks down his 'Pungwe' mixtape for us.