The Guyanese historian and activist sought revolutionary change through an informed and grounded practice, offering education and focusing on the total ecology of society.
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Arts, Culture and Sport Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid – and why is he taking over the world?
His rhythmic sounds connected with the diaspora and his collaborations with stars like Drake and Beyoncé elevated his name.
Arts, Culture and Sport 2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa’s growing pop fame
Of a record nine nominees, seven are from West Africa. The global rise of Afrobeats music owes its soul to Nigeria’s iconic star Fela Kuti.
Arts, Culture and Sport From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment
Afrobeats emerged when West African pop music became cool. It has been boosted by the diaspora, big name collaborations and American culture.
Arts, Culture and Sport Yatreda: An artistic collective using NFTs to celebrate Ethiopian legacies
Yatreda is a family of artists that brings the history of Ethiopian kingdoms to life through stunning imagery. With storytelling at the base of their work, they use NFTs to preserve their history and culture for future generations.
Arts, Culture and Sport SA football will die if things don’t change
Some tough decisions need to be made if football is to thrive as an industry in South Africa, starting with putting fans front and centre.
Arts, Culture and Sport ‘From the ground to the sky’: Zimbabwean star Nutty O aims for global recognition
After dominating Zimbabwe’s music scene for nearly two years now, dancehall sensation Nutty O is now looking to take his craft to the African continent, and internationally.
Arts, Culture and Sport Boda bodas are critical to Kenya’s transport system. But they’ve gone rogue
The entire transport sector in Kenya is extremely chaotic and in need of urgent policy and legal interventions.
Arts, Culture and Sport Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France: “Our position is that African competitions are for Africans in totality”
The controversial decision by Rugby Africa to host its 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France has ruffled feathers. Many have asked why an important African tournament, in the fastest growing sport on the continent is being played in Europe.