Culture

African culture and creative industries: film, music, art, fashion, diaspora contributions, and the business of African cultural exports to global markets.

Cardi B, Wizkid and Vybz Kartel: Nairobi’s biggest year

Nairobi is hosting two major international concert events in 2026: the Afro Topia Music Festival in April with Cardi B,…

Burkina Faso Name 30 Players for WAFCON 2026 Camp

Coach Pascal Sawadogo has named a 30-player squad for a training camp in Morocco as Burkina Faso prepare for their…

Tems Takes Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa

Grammy winning Nigerian artist Tems is bringing her Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa on March 21, marking the programme's…

Nairobi’s Kilele Summit 2026 brings East Africa’s music and creative scene to a global stage

Nairobi is hosting the Kilele Summit from 23 to 28 February 2026, a major music, art, and culture event bringing…

Nigeria health sector records major gains

IN SHORT: Nigeria's health minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate says the sector is recording significant…

Namibia rejects Starlink licence application

IN SHORT: Namibia's communications regulator CRAN has formally rejected Starlink's application for both a telecommunications…

Stanbic launches women’s banking in Ghana

IN SHORT: Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched Obaa Sima, a dedicated women's banking proposition targeting…

Ghana makes UN history on slavery

IN SHORT: Ghana tabled a resolution at the UN today declaring the transatlantic slave trade…