Tag: Art

I got into ventriloquism because I was actually bullied

The first time I step foot in Africa, I’m married to a…

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Unseen works by one of Madagascar’s greatest photographers make waves

Previously unseen portraits of ordinary people and everyday life on the island…

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I steal African artefacts from foreign museums

I am a pan-African activist, campaigning for reparations for the crimes against…

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Showcasing culture through music – Malawi’s Tay Grin

Thirty-seven-year-old Malawian hip-hop artist, Limbani Kalilani, better known by his stage name, Tay…

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Eva Sonaike: Bringing homes to life

The scarcity of designs, textiles and accessories with vibrant colours that celebrate…

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Dina Ekanga: ‘I want to teach people what art is’

Dina Ekanga is a Congolese artist who makes stunning artwork using nails.…

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Ernest Nkwocha: The tyre sculptor of Lagos aims to be Nigeria’s legendary artist

Tyre sculpting is the art of taking tyres considered junk and up-cycling…

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The South African Uber driver who is becoming opera sensation

A South African Uber driver who loves belting out arias at full…

Mohammed Allie Mohammed Allie

Ibrahim Mahama: The Ghanaian artist building a parliament from recycled train seats

Dozens of worn plastic train seats and dilapidated wooden lockers that were…

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