Essaouira gets ready for the Gnaoua and World Music Festival
The Gnaoua and World Music Festival turns the Moroccan coastal city of Essaouira into a living,
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Global Black Festivals and Conferences Spotlighting Culture in 2026
Black‑led festivals and conferences in 2026 aren’t just about partying; they are also about
Efun’s Jazz: From Brittle Paper Series to Masobe’s New Release
Tomilola Coco Adeyemo is keeping us entertained with another Masobe release! Her short story series, that was previously published on Brittle Paper in 2022, will soon be available in a novel form. Tomilola Coco Adeyemo grew up in Ibadan. She attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she ea
African Disappointment at the 2026 World Cup: Five Teams Exit Early
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a mixed bag for African football, with several promising
Serena Williams’ Return at Wimbledon: A Moment Bigger Than the Score
Serena Williams’ return to competitive singles at Wimbledon in 2026 was never really about whether she
Inside South Africa’s The Deadly Quest for Gold
The Deadly Quest for Gold is a recent South African non-fiction film that dives into
Blaming migrants ignores the real causes of South Africa’s economic crisis
The economic and social conditions in which anti-migrant sentiment has exploded in South Africa include high joblessness and a collapse of government services. The post Blaming migrants ignores the real causes of South Africa’s economic crisis appeared first on This is Africa.
Power, pleasure and patriarchy: why The Polygamist on Netflix is captivating viewers
Power and pleasure collide with Black hopes and dreams in the show that has sparked global conversation. The post Power, pleasure and patriarchy: why The Polygamist on Netflix is captivating viewers appeared first on This is Africa.
Electric Literature Is Launching Its First-Ever Emerging Writers Contest | $1,000 Prize, Publication, and a Residency | Enter by July 15
Electric Literature, the nonprofit literary platform that has spent seventeen years dedicated to uplifting emerging writers, has launched its very first Emerging Writers Contest, with categories in fiction and poetry. It is open to international writers, meaning African writers are eligible, and the
“Nation-Building Is Also the Work of Artists”: Prof. Siphiwo Mahala Opens the 52nd National Arts Festival in Makhanda
South Africa’s National Arts Festival opened this week in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, running from June 25 to July 5, 2026, under the theme “Create New Worlds, Come Together.” Now in its 52nd year, the Festival is the country’s most diverse celebration of theatre, dance, music, poetry, visual art, and m