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Quramo Writers Prize Announces 20 Longlisted Manuscripts for 2024 Competition
The Quramo Writers Prize (QWP) has announced its longlist of 20 manuscripts for the 2024 edition, marking the 8th year of this...
Sep 4, 2024


Urban Rhythms of Nairobi: Exploring the Pulse of Kenya's Art Scene
Nairobi, the bustling capital of Kenya, has quietly grown into a cultural epicenter where creativity and heritage intertwine. Over the...
Sep 4, 2024


Illuminating Nairobi: A Journey Through the Lens of Barbara Minishi
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary photography, few voices resonate as powerfully as Barbara Minishi. Her work, deeply rooted in...
Aug 28, 2024


Episode 7: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Wunika Mukan
On this episode we speak to curator and founder of Wunika Mukan Gallery , Wunika Mukan on her journey into the Art Market and navigating...
Aug 25, 2024


God's Artist: Dianna Offor is Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Art
Dianna Offor, nicknamed "God's Artist," is a Nigerian-born visual artist, whose work is dedicated to expressing the essence of God and...
Aug 9, 2024


Rencontres de Bamako 2024 selects Artists and theme for its 14th Edition
The Bamako Encounters, Africa's premier photography biennale has announced 30 artists and a thought-provoking theme: "Kuma," which...
Aug 7, 2024


KLA ART: Kampala’s Premier Art Festival Embraces Cultural Heritage
The city's longest-running contemporary art festival, KLA ART, returns for its fifth edition this August, promising a compelling...
Aug 3, 2024


Wael Shawky's Epic Reimagining of Egypt's Past at the 60th Venice Biennale
The Egyptian Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale stands as a testament to the power of history, art, and narrative. Spearheaded by the...
Aug 1, 2024


Exploring the Life and Legacy of Yusuf Grillo through the eyes of his daughter
Imagine growing up surrounded by art that wasn't just on the walls, but woven into the very fabric of Lagos. That was the world of Mrs...
Jul 23, 2024

Here Are the Winners of The Contemporary African Photography Prize 2024
The organizers of the CAP (Contemporary African Photography) Prize have revealed the five winners of the 2024 edition of the...
Jul 23, 2024


Episode 6: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Asibi Danjuma
In this episode we speak to curator and founder of Phílos , Asibi Danjuma on inventing new strategies for business in the African Art...
Jul 22, 2024


Laolu Senbanjo to Grace the Cover of Rolling Stone Africa's Debut Issue
Nigerian artist Laolu Senbanjo, also known as Laolu NYC, is set to be the cover star for the historic first edition of Rolling Stone...
Jul 22, 2024


Black Rock Senegal unveils artists for 2024-2025 residency program
The 2024-2025 residency program, running from September 2024 to June 2025, welcomes a diverse group of artists to its vibrant community...
Jul 19, 2024

Looted Asante Treasures Returned to Ghana's Manhyia Palace in Historic Display
The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, Ghana has recently received several Asante royal treasures on loan from the British Museum and the...
Jul 18, 2024

Kyla McMillan Named New Director of The Armory Show
The Armory Show, one of New York’s most prestigious art fairs, has announced Kyla McMillan as its new director. This appointment comes at...
Jul 12, 2024


OMENAI Launches Omenai Gallery - Presenting Kwaku Owusu’s Debut Solo Show, at Its First Physical Space In Chicago’s West Town
Omenai Gallery launches its first physical space in Chicago’s West Town, presenting a selection of works by Ghanaian artist Kwaku Owusu -...
Jul 8, 2024

7 Artists to Watch at the Tokyo Gendai 2024
Art enthusiasts, mark your calendars, the Tokyo Gendai art fair is primed to make a splash at Pacifico Yokohama this July, from Friday,...
Jul 6, 2024


Episode 5: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Aisha Aliyu-Bima
On this episode we have a special interview with curator, writer and photographer, Aisha Aliyu-Bima, who opens her largest curatorial...
Jul 4, 2024


Nigerian Photographer Taiwo Aina Awarded the 2024 Women Photograph Grant
Nigerian visual storyteller, Taiwo Aina, has been selected as the recipient of the Women Photograph 2024 Grant, a prestigious recognition...
Jul 2, 2024


Waste not want not: Andrew Esiebo captures how Lagos gives tyres a second life
Award-winning photographer, Andrew Esiebo, uses his lens to capture the unexpected in Lagos, Nigeria: discarded car tires finding new...
Jun 22, 2024
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