‘Give Up The Ghost’ | Infertility, polygamy and exclusion in Zain Duraie’s short film
Still today in many societies, becoming a mother is the most important accomplishment of womanhood, while the inability to conceive is still a taboo. Set in Jordan, Give Up the G..
End Sars | Infamous Nigerian SARS police unit has been disbanded
Police violence is a major socio-political issue plaguing numerous societies. Not only in the Western world, but in many African countries, where several protests have taken plac..
Alessia Glaviano | On Photo Vogue and beauty, representation and disability, community and Italian citizenship
For those who work in fashion and photography, Alessia Glaviano should be familiar. Sicilian by birth and Milanese by adoption, she has worked for one of the most authoritative l..
Meshell Ndegeocello | “Mainstream thinking isn’t relevant anymore. If you have an opportunity, take it.”
When mentioned among musicians, Meshell Ndegeocello’s name always sparks a certain sense of respect nearing devotion. Heads nod in approval and the conversation becomes a success..
Femininity, sexuality, hypersexualization and sisterhood in Maya Cozier’s ‘She Paradise’
Set in Trinidad and Tobago, She Paradise (2019) is a sensitive and empowering short-film made by Caribbean filmmaker Maya Cozier, and co-written with Melina Brown. It features On..
‘Supreme Models’ is an ode to the unsung Sheroes of fashion
Marcellas Reynolds has been working in fashion since forever. Starting as a shop assistant, he walked the runways of London, Paris and Milan in the mid-nineties. Of his modeling ..
The 8th edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is almost here
Over 30 exhibitors from 17 countries will participate in a new blended online and offline model for the upcoming 1-54 London fair. Among them, 27 exhibitors will display physical..
MAMA EP | Muzi talks stages of grief and making Pan-African electronica
Muzi, the 29-year-old South African musician-producer making waves across continents was dubbed “golden boy” when he entered the scene for the lightness and funk of his music. Ho..
Sonic fantasies disrupting society | Dhanveer Singh Brar’s new book explores Dean Blunt’s music aesthetics
Whether you think he’s an infallible provocateur or a misunderstood genius, the truth is: he does not care. And perhaps, this is what makes him one of the most impactful artists ..
“Ain’t I a Woman” too? | Djamila Ribeiro on Social Justice, Black Feminism and the ‘Place of Speech’
Brazilian philosopher, writer and columnist Djamila Ribeiro is one of the most authoritative voices of Black feminism. As an anti-racist, pro-LGBQT+ fighter against patriarchy, h..