The April event in Ivory Coast broke records with the presence of 320 festival programmers from 72 countries, showcasing the ...

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As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

Pride and Belonging in African Art," at the National Museum of African Art, the Smithsonian's first major show of African LGBTQ+ artists.

Kunle Adeyemi, Traditional Sekere Players Ensemble, 2013. Deep Etching and Block Print, 24.5 x 19 in. Courtesy the artist and Fobally Art World Africa Across West Africa, a quiet yet seismic shift is ...

For the past couple years, Solange Knowles has been rounding up an eclectic stable of African American artists and performers for a live music series that celebrates not only Black creativity, but a ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has announced “Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art,” opens Jan. 23–Aug. 23. Artists’ voices are central to this exhibition, which features works ...

The African Art in Venice Forum is continuing its mission of addressing the continent’s artistic needs, even as it mourns the ...

African music has grown into a powerful global force, driven by artists whose consistency, creativity, and cultural influence have earned them widespread recognition. These musicians have collected ...