African Culture
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Côte d’Ivoire is more than a stopover. It’s a story you travel through
A seven-day journey across Côte d’Ivoire reveals cocoa towns, coastal escapes, living history and cultural traditions carried carefully across generations
‘Atlas of Uncertainty’ reimagines the African city through art and flux
A sprawling exhibition at the Origins Centre challenges colonial narratives and reframes African cities as spaces of resilience, creativity and constant transformation
South African stars roar in London
From the opening Circle of Life to the final roar, South African performers make every moment of The Lion King resonate deeply
From Umlazi to Washington DC: Dr. Sipho Sithole’s journey of teaching isiZulu abroad
At Howard University, Dr. Sipho Sithole is reshaping global perspectives on Zulu culture — one classroom, conversation, and cultural exchange at a tim
Yvonne Chaka Chaka: She’s still burning up at 60
Musical icon enters her sixth decade proving purpose, not age, defines greatness
A panoramic view of a continent
My latest book is an analysis of Africa, from the perspective of 30 years of study, which offers an overview of the decades since the fall of apartheid in 1994
Rediscover the rhythms of traditional songs with Castle Milk Stout’s Afrikaraoke
It’s a way to preserve our heritage, celebrate and teach youngsters the lyrics of our sacred songs
Johannesburg: A city laid bare in lines of poetry
Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants
In praise of African art: How Shona sculpting emerged
How Shona stone art came into its own after independence
A playlist for pan-African integration
‘Music is the weapon of the future,’ said Fela Kuti. If so, Africa’s leaders need to arm themselves —and these are the songs they should start with
Motherhood’s vexing seclusion
Being kept under virtual house arrest with your newborn is definitely not fun
Doek on Fleek: The women cheering on more women to wrap themselves in success
The doek as a vehicle to promote women’s issues.
Five internet gems to make you feel old and uncool
These websites are a style inspiration and aesthetically on point.
Urban klevas should respect rural rituals
Returning home to attend a traditional burial reminds urbanite Johnny Masilela of the richness of rural culture.
Hold hands in friendship – and be proud to be an African
The pervasive onslaught of Western culture means that the sight of men or women walking hand in hand is an increasingly uncommon one.