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.
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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.
Arts, Culture and Sport Could Angella Okutoyi be the next Serena Williams?
The young Kenyan tennis player is driven by her humble beginnings and feeling confident after a good run at the junior Australian Open to do better at Roland Garros.
Arts, Culture and Sport Amazon’s planned HQ would defile Khoi and San people’s sacred land
American multinational technology company, Amazon, had started construction of its $300 million Africa headquarters before a court ruled to pause it. The court stated that the matter ultimately concerns the rights of indigenous peoples who find the project ‘egregious and obscene’.