Culture

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

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…

Nigerian-British film makes history as Nigeria’s first Cannes selection and the UK’s official Oscar submission for 2026

A Nigerian-British film, My Father's Shadow, has made history as Nigeria's first Cannes Film Festival selection, won a Caméra d'Or…

Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…