Culture
The Danger of a Single TED Talk
Africa isn't a brand and we find the clamor for "positive news" from Africa inane and condescending.
Nollywood–Nigeria’s Mirror
The Nigerian poet and critic, Odia Ofeimun, on how Nollywood depicts traditional culture and religion.
The cliché about ‘struggle photography’
Cedric Nunn's photography reflects the complex emotions of his black South African subjects, their humanity, dignity, in very personal terms.
Kehinde Wiley goes to Israel
A recent trip to Israel and the new sub-set work he produced there, raises some doubts about Kehinde Wiley's art practice.
The women at the doorway
The photographer Aida Muluneh's work explores Ethiopia via identity, personal journey, and family nostalgia after a 30-year absence.
That time Rick Ross filmed a music video in a Lagos slum
Can a rap music video do better than some journalism in showing the real, unvarnished existence of ordinary Nigerians?
Discovering a country through film
Number 3 in our series of short descriptions of ten new African films to watch out for.
Michael Jackson in Tamale
A review of a new memoir by Ghana's new President, John Dramani Mahama.
Remixed Metaphors
Guinean-Swiss photographer Namsa Leuba deftly "merges" aesthetic traditions.
Hugh Masekela’s ‘Stimela’ gets a makeover
Wynter Gordon's remake of 'Stimela' suggests more challenging possibilities.
The fear of being a terrible writer
A South African writer gets invited to the Farafina Creative Writing Workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. Her main takeaway: writing is an act of faith; an ancient form of prayer.