Diaspora
latest news & developmentsMayor Mamdani as an American African
Explore the evolving meaning of African identity in the 21st century, moving beyond geographical boundaries to encompass a global inheritance. This article delves into the…
Ghana repatriates 300 citizens from SA
The rare voluntary state-assisted return for Ghanaians, which comes amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment, has sparked debate on xenophobia, migration policy and precedent
Bad Bunny’s Superbowl performance was an Afro-Carribean celebration — and protest
The Puerto Rican superstar’s half-time show was a beautiful act of joy and resistance for black and brown people everywhere
Typos & change: Jonathan Schultz and the alchemy of identity
In his latest body of work, Johnathan Schultz trades spectacle for soul, reimagining gold as a vessel for memory, resilience and identity
The African Union must include climate reparations on its agenda
Reparations are not only for slavery and colonialism, it’s also for the Global North’s environmental legacy and their disproportionate carbon emissions that harm Africa
Bold innovations for this year’s Trace Awards — and beyond
This year, the Trace Awards will feature a range of categories celebrating musical excellence across different regions and genres
Johannesburg: A city laid bare in lines of poetry
Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants
uNomkhubulwane and songs of the water spirits
Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album
Illegal firearms fuel violent crime spike in Zimbabwe
Police report that between January and October last year, there were 922 armed robberies, up from 744 during the same period in 2020
The African Union’s (un)official statement on the US elections
The United States has never been shy to pass judgment on African elections. What does it look like when Africa passes judgment on America’s chaotic vote?
Meet the founder of Accra’s one-woman library
Sylvia Arthur founded the Library for Africa and the African Diaspora to house her collection and share it with other readers
Reproducing Festac ’77: A secret among a family of millions
An interview with Chimurenga founder Ntone Edjabe about his latest project
In defence of chicken soup
What happens when cultural traditions conflict with the ethical imperative to give up meat?
Africa’s Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant
The Chinese diaspora in Africa is getting its first shot at a global pageant crown for China.
Zim diaspora rejects olive-branch bonds
Zimbabweans living abroad not likely to take up Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa’s offer to float bonds in order to help the government raise cash.