Culture

Gambian Kanyeleng women use traditional performance to process child loss
Across The Gambia, women known as the Kanyeleng are maintaining a cultural tradition of music and performance to transform the personal trauma of losing children into communal art.

Eritrean refugee students in Sudan resume studies despite ongoing national conflict
Displaced students who fled the fighting in Khartoum and Madani are finding new ways to access higher education after initially losing hope due to the war.
Entrepreneurial Printers Drove the Rise of Yoruba Language Media in Lagos
During the 1910s and 1920s, local publishers in colonial Nigeria established a vibrant market for Yoruba-language print media to meet growing demand from indigenous readers.

South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The South African artist removed a planned Nigeria date from her international tour schedule following calls from Nigerians to cancel the event over regional migration disputes.

Ayra Starr reveals the personal inspirations behind her upcoming third album
The Nigerian musician has shared details regarding her private relationships and creative process following a high-profile meeting with the legendary American singer-songwriter Ste

New Biama Music Genre Sweeps Through Ivory Coast Youth Culture
Emerging from the working-class districts of Abidjan, the fast-paced Biama dance style has gained nationwide popularity through social media platforms and local street performances

Sulemana Abdul Samed known as Ghanas tallest man dies at thirty-three
The former resident of Gambaga who lived with a rare growth condition has passed away several years after receiving a diagnosis of gigantism from local medical professionals.
Director Christopher Nolan Faces Criticism Over His Adaptation of The Odyssey
A recent cinematic version of the Greek epic poem has sparked debate regarding the cultural appropriation of Mediterranean history to serve modern Western and imperial narratives.

Rwandan Feature Film Secures Historic Win at Cannes Film Festival
The directorial debut of Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo has earned Rwanda its first Caméra d'Or, signaling a significant shift for the nation's domestic creative and cinematic indust
Kenyan men participate in social games to challenge traditional gender norms
A gathering in Mombasa utilizes interactive workshops and social games to encourage Kenyan men to discuss masculinity and move beyond rigid traditional roles in their daily lives.



