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Three parkour athletes pose for a photo on a podium, holding certificates and wearing medals.

What It’s Like To… Be a Parkour Athlete in Algeria

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Nafkot Gebeyehu and Zion Yaynu, co-founders of Studio 11, standing together in front of colorful artwork at their gallery in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

What It’s Like To…Run an Art Gallery in Addis Ababa

Art
Fikile Shiba Makhalemele poses for the camera wearing shades.

What It’s Like To…Be A Reggae Promoter In South Africa

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King Lekan says the role of a music director is to ensure the live music experience is seamless and flaws, even when real-time wrinkles happen.

What It’s Like To… Be the Musical Director for Afrobeats’ Biggest Stars

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Traditional healer Vuyiswa Xekatwane in trance.

What It’s Like To…Be a Sangoma in a Digital World

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A photo of Nikiama Kisun Sira Fatimata in her salon braiding a client’s hair, and wearing a black blouse with white Polka Dot sleeves.

What It’s Like To…Run an African Hair Salon in New York City

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Musicians performing on stage at Benghazi Summer Festival to a big crowd.

What It’s Like To…Organize Libya’s Inaugural Benghazi Summer Festival

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