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Category‘Made in Africa’ | Netflix celebrates Africa month with over 100 films, series and docs
A couple of weeks ago Netflix launched Made in Africa collection—a curated list of African series, films and documentaries — to celebrate Africa Month and confirm Netflix’s commi..
‘Standing In Line’ | David Blank leaves his comfort zone with four new singles
Milan-based, Italian-Nigerian singer-songwriter David Blank has just released his new music project. Standing in line is the first of a series of four singles spread over time th..
Moses Sumney’s ‘Cut Me’ performance is impressive
We watched it and we were blown away. Of course, it is Moses Sumney, but his Cut Me show on Colors is particularly stunning. From the sonic aesthetics to the physical one, natura..
Legendary drummer and Afrobeat co-founder Tony Allen passed away
Born in Lagos in 1940, legendary drummer and Afrobeat co-founder Tony Allen has died at the age of 79 in Paris.
Allen was a self-taught drummer, and started to play when he ..
‘Wasa Bibi’ | Samito & Boogieman team up for new kussom inspired EP
This year Halloween will not be the same – at least musically speaking. The singer songwriter and producer Samito and the producer and founder of Live Analog Dance Rhythms (LADR)..
‘Zero’ | Antonio Distefano’s Netflix series unveils a young generation of black Italians
A few days ago, Netflix announced the release of a new original series in 2020, Zero. This is a very hot piece of news for two reasons: the series will be written by Antonio Dike..
Okwui Enwezor | A pillar of global contemporary art has died
Okwui Enwezor has died aged 55. Poet, art historian, contemporary art curator and critic, among his most prestigious roles are the 56th edition of Venice Biennale, All The World’..
Ethiopia-Eritrea peace deal | 5 Italian Eritreans and Italian Ethiopians open up
On 9th July, Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a joint peace agreement to officially end the twenty-year-old african cold war between the two countries. Territorial issues had triggere..
Skepta is now a Chief in Ogun State, Nigeria
Congratulations Skepta!
The British-Nigerian grime MC was conferred with the Chieftaincy title in Ogun State, Nigeria, in what he describes as an unforgettable day. During the..
Bacardi House pioneer DJ Spoko passed away
When the news started circulating on social media about a week ago, many believed – and hoped – it was fake news, but unfortunately it wasn’t. South African producer Marvin Ramal..