The estranged son of Ghanaian immigrants reared in Brescia wreaks havoc in Manchester: “Why always me?” read the slogan on Mario Balotelli’s vest. Because, Mario, you’re clearly more than a little bit eccentric. But you do know how to score goals and, as long as that is the case, City will forgive him for whatever […]
South African photographer whose “works deal with the tensions related to human sexuality and the relation between the human body and our surroundings.” Much of his work focuses on his girlfriend and muse (below). You will also recognize his profile shots of Spoek Mathambo.
Homophobia in Africa often gets discussed as a one-size-fits-all, with little room for nuance.
If you can't get Coldplay's stadium rock out of your head, try these 10 (well, eleven) tunes.
Last week on Columbus Day, Sahara Reporters, the Nigeria-focused New York City-based website, sent a crew down to Zucoti Park where anti-Wall Street protesters are camping out. There they filmed Olga El, who runs “a dance theater for social change.” Topless (it’s legal in New York City), she went on about representing for Africa and […]
Here's a list of writings to read for those looking for a speed-read on recent events and to understand the longue duree of how Malawi got here.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKJ-DCMBKKI It seems that the election atmosphere remains tense, but word from Liberia is people are taking it all in stride. Beyond mainstream politics, it’s time for celebration.
A mild mannered historian and anthropologist takes over as President of an autonomous Somali republic.
Fresh off its Euros prize from its €100,000 prize from the Dutch Prince Claus Fund, Chimurenga launched “The Chronic” yesterday: Chimurenga’s new publishing project takes the form of a once-off, one-day-only edition of a fictional newspaper to be released on “Black Wednesday”, October 19th 2011 – a historic day in South Africa that marks the banning […]
What is it with Dutch cultural elites and South Africa? The last time I travelled two hours to watch an opera, it was in South Africa, on horseback. A self-declared pig farmer I was staying with was invited to attend a private opera function at his neighbor’s place, and decided I’d come along. The ride […]
Ethiopian pop from this past summer. Sayat Demissie is a former beauty queen. Her decision to embark on an acting and singing career divides the Ethiopian blogosphere.