Visual artist Sarfo Emmanuel uses color to convey the tales and aspirations of young people in his community. Sarfo, who studied visual arts and graduated from high school in 2019, obtained his first phone from his sister. He began taking and editing images of his family and friends…
Just as the name sounds, The Ever- Present Exhibition aims to show how African artworks and styles have impacted modern styles. The exhibition Ever-Present unites the works of six contemporary African artists. It offering a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the diverse landscapes and thematic intersections of African…
It’s pride month!!! Even though in this beautiful land of African, citizens are not as accepting as in other Westernized countries. Africa has tried as much to be inclusive as far as LGBTQIA rights are concerned. Artists continue to challenge our perceptions of both male and female black…
Did you know that you can trigger a memory by looking at everyday mundane things? Well, for Bronwyn Katz, her upbringing, dominated by the world’s largest hand-dug diamond mine is a true testament to her art. Her unique sculptural practice revolves around the art of excavation. This has…
Bilateral relations between Germany and Zimbabwe are bearing great fruit in the arts sector with the latest development being due to a partnership between the Zimbabwe German Societyo and the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe. This has resulted in Bulawayo based painter Nonhlanhla Mathe touring and organising three…
Images are a social medium, a means of communication, connection, and a conversation igniter. Well, at least that’s what the ‘New Photography 2023″ exhibition at MOMA presents. The exhibition focuses solely on Nigerian artists, particularly in the region of Lagos. Let’s explore the featured artists in this spectacular…
Mohammed Ismail Sharrif, professionally known as Black Sherif, formerly Blacko, is a Ghanaian singer and rapper. At 21 years old, he is the youngest singer to win Artist of the Year at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. In October 2022, his breakthrough album ‘The Villain I Never Was’ cemented…
Recently, Play Network Studios launched a revolutionary game, ‘Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run’, the first-ever Nollywood game app. Before that was even an idea, in 2019, Charles Okpaleke, a dynamic lifestyle entrepreneur, began his Nollywood journey as filmmaker and producer with his debut film titled ‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’,…
Khanyisile Mbongwa, the South African curator, brings a fresh perspective to the Liverpool Biennial. She is shining a spotlight on African art and its reflection in the exhibition. Mbongwa’s curatorial approach focuses on the theme of uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things. The Liverpool Biennial aims to…
The International Woolmark Prize celebrates outstanding fashion talents from around the globe who showcase the beauty and versatility of Australian Merino wool. Adeju Thompson, founder and creative director of Lagos Space Programme, is the winner of this prestigious prize this year. This non-binary, luxury design project exploring African…