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Unscrambling Africa was a movement that brought the urbanity of Africa to the continent’s dwellers and the world across the Atlantic. From Nairobi to Cape Town- over a span of three months- Matheka and his friends visually shared the similarities and diversities inherent in the pic.twitter.com/DM3b…
News MOWAA and Oxford University collaborate to elevate West African Archaeology and Research
Aug 18, 2023The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Nigeria and Oxford University’s School of Archaeology…
News University of Johannesburg Hosts Africa’s First-Ever Bioart Exhibition”
Aug 15, 2023Introducing the Creative Microbiology Research Co-Lab (CMRC) at the University of Johannesburg, a groundbreaking cross-faculty…
News “Courvoisier Unveils Exquisite Limited Edition Yinka Ilori VSOP Cognac”
Aug 10, 2023Courvoisier reveals limited edition Yinka Ilori VSOP Cognac with only 1000 bottles available Esteemed Cognac…
Article A journey towards the restitution of African art
Aug 7, 2023In the heart of Africa- our motherland and across the Atlantic lies a tapestry…
News Manju Journal’s debut book “VOICES”
Aug 4, 2023Manju Journal’s debut book “VOICES” allows Ghana’s artists to define their own art and history…
News Sthenjwa Luthuli’s second solo show at Unit London
Aug 2, 2023In a captivating display of artistry and cultural heritage, Sthenjwa Luthuli's second solo show, "Inzalo…
News Illinois State Museum Returns Stolen Sacred memorial statues back to Kenya
Aug 1, 2023The Illinois State Museum has taken a significant step by repatriating over 30 stolen artifacts,…
News Aindrea Emelife to Curate Nigeria’s 2024 Venice Biennale Pavilion
Jul 31, 2023Taking charge of Nigeria's second-ever national pavilion, Emelife will curate a compelling group show featuring…
News Nigerian Artist Combines Digital Art and the Real World in His Sculptures & Paintings
Feb 10, 2023Chuma Anagbado gently squeezes a trigger to send high-pressure air through grooves made by a…
News Concrete Thinking: New Book by Demas Nwoko
Oct 30, 2022In seven decades of active participation in Nigeria’s arts, design and culture spaces, Demas Nwoko’s…
News Masked: A Historic NFT Collection of African Art, Poetry and Culture
Dec 16, 2021There are a wide variety of masks in Africa. The existence of African masks has…
Article Startup, Nyungu Afrika, Creates Sanitary Pads from Pineapple Waste
Sep 20, 2021According to fsg, 65% of women and girls in the world do not have access…
News ‘What Does Adanma Do?’ Is A Questioning Of Self By Self
Sep 13, 2021Artist's Statement Sometimes we get into this space of refection, where we’re asked to really…
News FEATURE | The Centre For Memories Set To Launch New Art Exhibition In Partnership With Lagos-Based Artist Chuma Anagbado
Aug 9, 2021culled from Nairametrics The exhibits are ready and the doors of the Centre For…
Article Feature Feature | Zouzoukwa: Promoting African cultures and diversity, starting with emojis
Jul 7, 2021Culled From SuperRare O’Plérou is an Ivorian artist & designer exploring the relation between art,…
Article Feature Feature | Why Design Matters: African Identities Elevated through Design (Part 1)
Jul 7, 2021Culled From The African Press Club | By Obiora Nwazota As an architect, my preoccupation…
Article Feature Feature | Chibueze Ewuzie On Starting the African Design Radio Podcast And It’s role In Design Activism in Africa
Jul 7, 2021Culled From Livin Spaces Chibueze Ewuzie – Founder, Africa Design Radio (ADR) Livinspaces sat with…
News Nigeria’s Comic Republic Signs Deal to Adapt its African Superheroes for Film and TV
Jun 25, 2021Culled From Nairametrics | by Janet John Nigeria’s Comic Republic, the largest publisher of independent comic…
Design News The Art of Chuma Anagbado
Jun 17, 2021The Art of Chuma Anagbado by Antonia Kihara | 17th June 2021 Africa has been through…
Design News The Future Africa Collective is Funding African Innovation
Mar 30, 2021The Future Africa Collective is a community of co-investors funding the future by investing…