Africa is a land like no other: overflowing with culture, history, food, entertainment, and so much more, there are very few other continents that can…
African Influences on Modern Art From Around The World
The continent of Africa, specifically the country of South Africa, is a place of many firsts. The first human cultures, the first use of tools,…
The Best Photographers in Africa
Historically, the most prominent photographers who captured images from Africa were those from Europe and the United States which meant that the continent has been…
6 SA Films Which Premiered at Cannes 2018
The Cannes Film Festival, founded in 1946 as the International Film Festival, brings Hollywood movie stars and international cinema to the French Riviera annually. This…
African Creatives Promoting Afrofuturism Through Design
According the Oxford Dictionary, Afrofuturism is “a movement in literature, music, art and design featuring futuristic or science fiction themes which incorporate elements of black…
The Best Contemporary African Writers
Africa is culturally and ethnically diverse and this is most evident in the multifaceted literature which has emerged from the continent. Through dealing with a…
Breakthrough African Fashion Designers You Should Know
While African aesthetics are becoming more prevalent in mainstream spaces, there aren’t many African fashion designers known by mainstream audiences. Even though financial backing is…
Exploring the Controversy Surrounding Inxeba
Even before the release of Inxeba (The Wound) people seemed to be up in arms. While it released in January 2018 in South African cinemas,…
Top African Contemporary Artists to Watch
Africa’s contemporary art scene is paving the way for the next generation through a list of vibrant artists who display profound conceptualisation and deft aesthetic…