A year after his debut novella, Diaspora Dreams, Andrew Chatora thinks about the place of the African writer in the global context. Nominated for a major award in Zimbabwe, Diaspora Dreams interrogates identity, belonging and the migrant experience, a thread also followed by Chatora’s new novel, Where the Heart Is.
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Arts, Culture and Sport Orlando Julius, Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer, lived for his art
He played every venue that mattered, a global face of Afrobeat. Orlando Julius embodied the groove.
Arts, Culture and Sport Top African Fintech company Mukuru announces Crystal Palace sponsorship
Top African Fintech company Mukuru has announced that it will be the 2022/23 official sleeve sponsor for English Premier League side, Crystal Palace.
Arts, Culture and Sport Jive TV launch – Zimbabwe replaces TV monopoly with sweetheart licenses
Zimbabwe is making gestures to loosen the government chokehold on airwaves inherited from Rhodesia and maintained in the 42 years of independence. But broadcasting licenses have been selectively awarded to Zanu PF politicians, oligarchs, state enterprises and the army. New television stations are merely the latest horsemen of Zimbabwe’s airpocalypse.
Arts, Culture and Sport The divine message of ‘Good News From Africa’
Abdullah Ibrahim and Johnny Dyani’s 1973 album was the realisation of a journey in music and spirituality, combining Islamic and Xhosa influences to create something unique.
Arts, Culture and Sport The legacy of Nigerian music star Orlando Julius must not be overlooked
The man who taught Fela Kuti a thing or two has been all but erased from formal music history. He deserves much better treatment in death.
Arts, Culture and Sport No reason Bafana shouldn’t qualify for Afcon
Football can be fickle, but the national men’s team stand a good chance of coming out on top of their group of South Africa, Morocco, Liberia and Zimbabwe.
Arts, Culture and Sport To Mama Africa with love
Grammy-nominated musician Somi launched her new album reimagining Miriam Makeba with a live performance that amplified the work made in honour of the late activist and musician.
Arts, Culture and Sport Grammy star Black Coffee: winning the world, losing at home
Despite controversy at home and a decade late, the Grammy win proves how much the world love’s South Africa’s biggest house music star.