A’na Afriki
The connections and shared lineage between Africa and the countries of the Arabian peninsula.
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Boima Tucker
Boima Tucker is a music producer, DJ, writer, and cultural activist. He is the managing editor of Africa Is a Country, co-founder of Kondi Band and the founder of the INTL BLK record label.
Music Break
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A little Luso Rap infatuation I've been harboring for a while has led me down interesting paths throughout the years. The attention that I've given to sounds like Kuduro, House Angolana, and Tarraxinha has led me away from good old Hip Hop like Kid MC's track above.
Time to pay more attention.--Boima Tucker
Swahili Cipher
African Hip Hop has been the number one hop site and radio show about hip hop culture on the continent for a few years.
This is Africa: Sudanese TV in Dubai Edition
Sudan’s vast diaspora in the Gulf reflected in media available via satellite in Dubai.
This Is Africa, Dubai Edition
The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai decided on the best way to represent Africa: with a restaurant serving BBQ and burgers.
Unexpected Connections
When you’re surprised by the links between Afro-Peruvian roots-electronic music and Kuduro-Kizomba from Angola.
Do you need another rap film?
Do the foregrounding of celebrities and stories of human tragedy help or hurt two new films about hip hop in Uganda?
New blood coming on strong
Meta and the Corningstones: a humble and talented African-born reggae singer whose message is clear and sincere.
The Sudanese architect
The film “Limbo” covers the frustated life and dreams of Sudanese immigrant and trained architect, Issam.
Janka in America
The King of Bubu, Janka Nabay, translates this music and his culture for rock kids in the trendy hangouts of New York City.
The Sierra Leone Show
Vickie Remoe has expanded Sierra Leone’s presence on the web beyond the views of expatriates in the country.
Manifest Destiny
It is through popular culture that the initial connections with homeland and diaspora will begin to make an impact on the consciousness of younger generations of Africans.
The Scramble for Vinyl
The trend among rare-groove DJs to make money of “discovering” and “rediscovering” old vinyl in Africa and then rereleasing the music under their own labels.