The frosty relations between South Africa, and its neighbours are likely going to continue to sour following the looting of South African owned retail shops in Lusaka, Zambia. There are reports that South African trucks are being barred from crossing the borders to neighbouring countries, with major incidents recorded in Mozambique and Zambia.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe’s deepening crisis: time for second government of national unity?
It’s time for a new approach as it becomes increasingly clear that protests won’t topple the Zanu-PF government.
Africans rising South Africa’s Thebe Magugu is the first African designer to win LVMH prize worth €300,000
26 year-old Thebe Magugu is the first African to win the prestigious LVMH prize. The fashion talent prize comes with a €300,000 cash award, and includes a year of “technical and financial support” from the luxury giant. The South African designer was part of 1,700 applicants from 100 countries who applied for the LVMH prize.
Lifestyle African Festivals honouring twins
In African mythology twins are approached with both awe and apprehension. Some ethnic groups view them as good omens while others fear that they represent impending doom. Over time cultures that revere them have come to celebrate them annually in very unique festivals.
Africans rising Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma shortlisted for the 2019 Booker Prize
The Booker Prize for Fiction has for years been criticised for favouring American novelists, and for four years running had no African writers in shortlist. Nigerian writer Chigozie Obioma has however beaten the odds as a twice shortlisted author for his novels ‘The Fishermen’ in 2015, and ‘An Orchestra of Minorities’ this year.
Arts and Culture Temple graffiti reveals stories from ancient Sudan
Visitors to these sites had one particular religious ritual that may strike some as strange: they carved graffiti in important and sacred places.
Politics and Society Nigerian artists unite in condemning brutal xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Several Nigerian artists have come out strongly condemning the violent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The artists include Tiwa Savage who cancelled her impending show in South Africa, American-Nigerian rapper Jidenna, Burna Boy, Davido, and Teni who sent various messages in solidarity with victims of the xenophobic violence. A number of South African artists also added their voice to the outrage, posting heartfelt message against xenophobia.
Politics and Society Nigerians protest against South African owned businesses in the country
Nigerians took to the streets of Lagos, and other parts of the country, destroying and looting what they suspected to be South African owned shops, businesses and properties in retaliatory attacks. The retaliatory attacks in Lagos have shown that tension between South Africa and Nigeria is likely to continue until the deep underlying causes of self-hatred and hatred against fellow Africans are addressed.
Politics and Society Xenophobic violence spreads to Alexandra – where it started in 2008
“I don’t think I can stay here anymore. It is not safe and this happens every year” says Bangladeshi shop owner