With Nahous, Lagos’ New Cultural Hub Blends Old Architecture and Contemporary Vision Situated in the old Federal Palace building, Nahous — which features a gallery, concept store, furniture showroom, bar and gathering space — was conceptualized by Richard Vedegalo as a site for community, art and independent thinking. news August 18, 2025
With Nahous, Lagos’ New Cultural Hub Blends Old Architecture and Contemporary Vision Situated in the old Federal Palace building, Nahous — which features a gallery, concept store, furniture showroom, bar and gathering space — was conceptualized by Richard Vedegalo as a site for community, art and independent thinking. news Nelson C.J. August 18, 2025
In ‘Necessary Fiction,’ Eloghosa Osunde Examines What It Means to Be Queer and Free in Nigeria The award-winning Nigerian writer discusses the process and themes behind their second novel, which beautifully tackles themes of friendship, community, queerness, and building a haven in a harsh place. news August 13, 2025
13 Must-Read Books by Black South African Women Writers These 13 powerful books by Black South African women writers offer a compelling lens on Black women’s complex realities and triumphs in today’s world. arts culture August 9, 2025
How Sanza Sandile Turned Johannesburg’s Yeoville Into a Global Food Destination Through his Yeoville Dinner Club, Sanza Sandile blends food, jazz, and migration stories into a bold pan-African experience. news August 7, 2025
With 'Eleven Sixteen,' Ugo Mozie Enters a New Era in His Illustrious Fashion Career The Nigerian American celebrity fashion stylist is the founder and designer of a new fashion brand, 'Eleven Sixteen,' which has already been worn by Diana Ross, Blue Ivy, Lena Waithe, and others. news August 4, 2025
In Dakar, a New Creative Space Is Blending Community and Contemporary Art Galerie36, founded by cultural practitioner Ayofemi Kirby, has positioned itself as a creative avenue for discovery and community engagement, with a focus on redefining how traditional art spaces exist. news July 30, 2025
The African Literature Ecosystem Used to Be Unstoppable. What Went Wrong? The late 2000s to late 2010s were an era of vibrant publications, literary prizes, and the emergence of incredible literary talents. All that has been replaced with a loss of community and dwindling literary spaces. news July 23, 2025
In Her Debut Novel, Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo Expands the Nigerian Immigrant Experience ‘The Tiny Things Are Heavier’ is a stirring and masterfully delivered bildungsroman that follows a young Nigerian woman as she tries to make sense of her new life and what exactly she wants from it. news July 22, 2025
Industrie Africa Turns Five and Opens a New Chapter for African Luxury and Fashion on Zanzibar’s Bawe Island With the launch of Society of Luxury Artisanship, a new physical concept store and retail consulting arm, the platform expands its mission to bring African design into luxury hospitality spaces. news July 21, 2025
‘Relooted,’ a New Video Game, Invites Players to Reclaim Stolen African Artifacts Johannesburg’s Nyamakop Studios turns African artifact repatriation into a bold heist game that reframes the legacy of stolen ancestral objects. news July 21, 2025
What It’s Like To … Run a Publishing House and Bookstore in Cairo Karam Youssef has built and maintained a cultural oasis in the book business for nearly two decades, publishing Arabic language books and translations of literary quality and sociopolitical relevance in Egypt. news July 16, 2025
15 Years of OkayAfrica, 15 Defining Moments in Pop Culture, Innovation and Activism From Afrobeats going global to groundbreaking films, creative innovation, and youth-led protest movements, this video dives into the African moments that have defined the continent’s identity and transformation since OkayAfrica launched in 2010. video July 16, 2025
How NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Brought Nigerian Fashion to the Court In a campaign highlighting homegrown styles and cultural roots, the basketball player rocked a range of streetwear fits from The Kowa Studio, WafflesnCream, Lost Archives, ZTTW, and Ashluxe. news July 15, 2025
'The Sudanese Kitchen Cookbook:' A Culinary Map of Sudan’s Rich Food Traditions In over 100 recipes, British Sudanese chef Omer Al Tijani showcases regional dishes often left out of the spotlight, gathered from communities beyond the capital. news July 11, 2025
The Bawaki Beach Resort: How a Dream in Sinai Kicked off a Magical Tourism Niche In the 1980s, Ahmed Adil Wahby came across a beautiful piece of land on the Sinai Peninsula, near the Red Sea in Nuweiba, and decided to build a beach resort that still welcomes visitors to this day. news July 10, 2025
How Nigerian Fashion Brand Dye Lab Hacked International Pop-Ups Rukky Ladoja and Ozzy Etomi create cultural experiences with their cross-continent pop-up events as a way to better connect with their customers. news July 9, 2025
news ArchiveAfrica Is Building Africa's First Crowdfunded Cultural Archive Kofi Iddrisu's ArchiveAfrica grew from a personal Instagram project to a 200,000-follower platform. Now he's raising funds to build a physical African museum in Accra to safeguard Africa’s cultural heritage. July 7, 2025
