African writers in the diaspora have consistently garnered awards for their works, telling stories that are beautiful and touching. Yaa Gyasi, a Ghanaian born writer recently won the American Book Awards for her novel Homegoing.
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Arts, Culture and Sport Lupita Nyong’o stars in 4:44 visual album on the bonus track “MaNyfaCedGod”
The build up to the release of JAY-Z’s 13th Studio album, 4:44, gave fans very little idea on what’s to come. The newest teaser featuring Lupita Nyong’o is an emotional prelude to a powerful visual of the bonus track.
Arts, Culture and Sport Mbithi Masya’s award winning film “Kati Kati” is now on Showmax
Multi-award winning film Kati Kati described as “vibrant and exciting… A condensed version of Lost” is now streaming on Showmax
Arts, Culture and Sport Pictures: Matobo Heritage Festival
Amagugu International Heritage Centre in Zimbabwe, hosted the Matobo Heritage Festival, an unforgettable music, dance and drumming experience in the Matobo Hills. Today we bring you some of the pictures taken by This is Africa during the festival.
Arts, Culture and Sport Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation supports education in Malawi by providing bicycles for girls
Iconic U.S singer Rihanna’s charity organisation Clara Lionel Foundation has partnered with a Chinese bike-sharing company Ofo to help improve and promote access to education for girls in Malawi. Thousands of girls in Malawi have to trek for hundreds of kilometres to attend school, and the initiative will benefit hundreds of girls.
Arts, Culture and Sport Speaking truth to power, Fela Kuti’s enduring legacy: A lesson in governance
Kalakutta’s President Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been proclaimed as one of the greatest icons to come out of Africa. The proclamation is undisputed. The king of Afrobeat music was a constant thorn in the flesh of the Nigerian government and till today, everything Fela sang about remains relevant. Tell us what you think of the legendary musician and his music in relation to Nigeria.
Arts, Culture and Sport Rare African Art Up For ‘Adoption’ at Missouri State University
Rare #African art owned by the Missouri State University in America will go up for adoption this month through August. The show is expected to feature a mixture of objects that have been displayed previously, along with several artefacts not shown to the public in the past 20 years.
Arts, Culture and Sport Nnedi Okorafor’s post-apocalyptic Africa novel “Who Fears Death” has been optioned by HBO
Award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor is a writer of color joining the blockbuster fantasy franchises as HBO is developing a series adaptation of her post-apocalyptic Africa novel “Who Fears Death”. We look forward to the addition of an African voice and perspective to the blockbuster fantasy franchises.
Arts, Culture and Sport Tinga Tinga Art: Simple Yet A Marvel To Look At
Tingatinga is a painting style that developed in the second half of the 20th century in the Oyster Bay area in Dar es Salaam Tanzania and later spread to most east Africa.