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…

Egypt opens Africa’s longest monorail line

President Sisi inaugurated the 56.5km East Nile Monorail on March 20, connecting Cairo Stadium in…

Ghana’s lithium problem isn’t geology. It’s people.

Ghana's Ewoyaa lithium project is set to produce 3.6 million tonnes of spodumene concentrate over…

From Alexandra township to running Africa’s biggest bank

Mary Vilakazi grew up in Alexandra township, sold sweets for pocket money, financed her education…

All four SA banks are chasing Kenya

All four of South Africa's biggest banks are targeting Kenya simultaneously. Nedbank is buying NCBA.…