Ibrahim Mahama has reached a defining moment in contemporary art history, emerging as the first African to lead an annual global art power ranking. The recognition places the Ghanaian artist at the center of international cultural influence, acknowledging a practice that reshapes how art engages labour, memory, and public space. His rise reflects years of consistent work that has […]
When Mr Eazi and King Promise released “That Way,” they approached a familiar global melody with restraint and intent. Drawing from the emotional core of a Backstreet Boys classic, the duo translated late 90s pop sentiment into a contemporary Afropop language that feels grounded and current. The song arrives as a conversation between eras, guided by tone, rhythm, and […]
Johannesburg witnessed a decisive moment for African pop as Asake delivered a sold-out concert that placed him firmly among the most influential live performers of his generation. The show drew fans from across South Africa and neighbouring countries, turning the city into a meeting point for Afrobeats culture. From the first notes, it was clear the night carried weight […]
Africa’s cultural export is now measured in runway shows, gallery sellouts and playlist numbers. Creative work from the continent occupies major stages and museum walls while influencing global tastes in music, fashion and visual culture. The commercial effect follows the cultural one: brands and artists translate visibility into markets, and those markets in turn fund bigger, riskier projects. This […]
On November 8, 2025, Asake brought a new sound to Brooklyn’s King Theatre. Backed by a full orchestra under the baton of Glenn Alexander II, he translated club-ready grooves into sweeping string lines, brass accents and layered percussion. The night folded Fuji cadence, Afropop swing and Amapiano pulse into arrangements that pushed his vocal lines into unexpected places. The […]
Lupita Nyong’o said she received offers to play enslaved women even after winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014 for 12 Years a Slave. She described being pitched roles that recycled trauma and racial shorthand, including suggestions that she appear on a slave ship. Nyong’o said she had to “deafen” herself to commentators who framed her […]
AfroFuture, Africa’s most vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture, has unveiled its first wave of performers for the 2025 edition in Accra, Ghana. Leading the lineup is Nigerian sensation Asake, alongside Ghana’s Moliy, South Africa’s DJ duo TXC, King Paluta, and Mavoo Swag. The festival, known for spotlighting the best of African creativity, promises another unforgettable experience this […]
Award-winning entertainer and writer Wayne Brady has secured a global publishing deal for his forthcoming Afrofuturist thriller titled Hard Times, marking a bold step into the world of speculative fiction. The project is already generating significant buzz in both literary and entertainment circles for its ambitious fusion of African-inspired futurism and psychological suspense. The deal, finalised with one of […]
Spotify has named Burna Boy the number one Afrobeats artist of 2025, placing him ahead of a field that includes Rema, Wizkid, Asake and Ayra Starr. The announcement confirms what audiences have felt for months: Burna Boy’s music continues to command vast, cross-border attention. This ranking is more than a trophy. It is a quantitative signal of an artist […]
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accepted the first Felix Jud Prize for Defiant Thinking at the opening of the 15th Harbourfront Literature Festival in Hamburg. The new prize honours writers and public intellectuals who defend free thought and public debate. The award was presented on 20 September 2025 in the Grand Hall of the Elbphilharmonie. Festival organisers described the prize as […]
