Culture
100 things that you did not know about Africa
1. The human race is of African origin. The oldest known skeletal remains of anatomically modern humans (or homo sapiens sapiens) were excavated at...
Masaka Kids Africana Dance Their Way to a Bright Future
The popular Ugandan Masaka Kids Africana dance group is making headlines once again with a new dance video for the song “Movie Star” by...
Gigantic grace: in the sands with Senegal’s voodoo wrestlers
Wrestlers are more famous than footballers in Senegal earning up to £200,000 and using rituals, potions and amulets to secure victory. Christian Bobst follows...
Black Mirror – Making a great point about diversity
It is time for more diversity and models of all races being seen.
We are bombarded everyday with flashy advertisement, billboards and television ads that...
These 5 african foodies are redefining the diasporan culinary experience
Food is intrinsic to African heritage and customs. Whether it’s fufu, nsima, atkit wot, caldeirada de cabrito à Angolana or rasta pasta, the food...
The 20 hottest Nigerian songs of 2016 — according to MTV Base
Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson, an indigenous rapper known as Phyno, had the hottest Nigerian song of 2016.
MTV Base, premier music channel, defines the “hottest song”...
Music is the only thing I haven’t given up on, says Bem Abu
“Music is pretty much the only thing I have not been able to give up on”, he said, musingly; hopeful and somewhat assured. “I...
Meet the Cameroonian designer behind this Lupita Nyong’o look
Just two issues ago, Kibonen Nfi designs were featured on the Cover of NewAfricanWoman Magazine in its designer spotlight describing her as a hidden treasure in African...
2 Female Artists Blazing Trail in African Pop Music
Modern West African pop music features few female voices, and one won't find many women on the DJ scene across the continent. But here...
Yemi Alade And Sauti Sol Pay Tribute To Africa In Their Latest Music Video
Celebrating Africa’s beauty
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade seems to be on a roll. Weeks after collaborating with superstars like Flavour N’abania and 2Baba, the diva just...