In exile, he imagined a different Africa in his music, while being exposed to new realities abroad.
Royal women play important roles in succession disputes, such as the naming of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu’s heir.
Enam Bosokah is a Ghanaian artist who uses pen to draw stunning, realist portraits.
Two white female students at Stellenbosch University have been suspended from residence for wearing ‘blackface’ at a housewarming party. The incident has reignited debate on transformation...
African photography is on the rise. Following decades of photographic misrepresentation by observers from outside the continent, African photographers are now showing the world what they...
Drone strikes (or unmanned aerial vehicle strikes) have attracted significant media attention for their roles in the American-led invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as...
A Nigerian-American tech team has developed “Afro Emojis”, which are culturally diverse stickers, which allow users to express themselves “realistically”. Afro emoji stickers can be downloaded...
The question of Burundi, and the deployment of a 5 000-strong African Union (AU) force to the country – against the will of the Burundian government...
South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma says the country is considering pulling out of the International Criminal Court, saying it’s now “impossible” for the country to continue...
Uganda’s Kiira Motors Corporation has unveiled the continent’s first solar-powered bus. Dubbed “Kayoola”, the 35-seater prototype runs on two power banks. The solar panels on the...
Morocco has the largest population of Berber people. The Berbers are an ethnic group native to North Africa.
The Gunfura hairstyle is traditionally worn by men from the Karrayyu Tribe.
