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A Black man in a brown suit sits in a studio chair with four other people and speaks into a microphone while everyone pays attention.

British Nigerian Actor Jimmy Akingbola Says There’s More Work to be Done

Events
Three men on a bike, one is injured.

Two Powerful Films From Kenya and Sudan to Premiere at Sundance 2025

Film + TV
A collection of books by African authors with colorful covers.

Review This Year in Books With the Best African Literature of 2024

Arts + Culture
Fulu Miziki believes in second chances by making harmony from scraps.

Get to Know Congolese Collective Fulu Miziki

Music
A Black woman holds up a Black doll that resembles her.

OkayAfrica’s 2024 Gift Guide

News
Kouoh in a statement expressed her hope to compose an exhibition that will carry meaning for the world we live in and the world we want to make.

Koyo Kouoh Leads a Historic Shift in Art and Curation

Art
Travel creator and filmmaker Tayo Aina says to let go of preconceived notions while setting out to explore.

Nine Things Tayo Aina Says You Should Know About Traveling Across the Continent Right Now

Travel
Celebrated Amapiano DJ, Uncle Waffles, stands behind a disc jockey set up.

Opinion: Uncle Waffles’ Nairobi Event Highlights Broader Issues With African Music Concerts

Events
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala smiling.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed a Second Term as Director-General of WTO

News
Barbra Banda stands during the Women's Group B match between the United States and Zambia during the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Barbra Banda Named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024

News
​Burna Boy headlines Afro Nation Portugal 2023.

Amaarae and Uncle Waffles Added to Afro Nation Portugal 2025 Line-Up

Latest
Tyla has made it clear: she represents Amapiano, a genre as distinct and diverse as African music itself.

Tyla to Perform at Coachella 2025: Amapiano Takes the World Stage

Music
Chidimma Adetshina poses for a photo in a green embellished dress and a bright smile at The 73rd Miss Universe Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Chidimma Adetshina’s Path to Becoming First Runner-Up at Miss Universe 2024

Fashion
Wulf, along with Joseph Mizzi, co-founded 14+ Foundation in 2012 to build schools in rural African communities.

How Nchimunya Wulf Found Healing and Purpose By Building Schools in Zambia

Music