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‘creatives Dont Compete’ Says Ismaila Rufai, the Conceptual Artist Fusing Fashion With Culture
The African conceptual art scene is distinguished by a diverse group of artists who interpret and capture socioeconomic realities, political challenges, rich traditions, and diverse beauty. The idea behind the work is more important than the finished art object. It emerged as an art movement in the 1960s. THI’s correspondent… Listen ⇢
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Why Are Nigerian Songs Dominating World Digital Sales?
Recently, Shatta Wale, a popular Ghanaian artist, chastised Nigerians for failing to support Ghanaian artists and music. This has caused a lot of tension between citizens of both countries; while Ghanaians believe Nigerians are unsupportive, Nigerians simply say, Make better music, and not just Nigeria, but the entire world will… Listen ⇢
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Amanpiano: Taking Africa by Storm
In 2020, the South African sound ‘Amapiano’ began to grow beyond the borders of the country, into other African countries. The name Amapiano is the Zulu translation for ‘The Piano’, a sound that combines deep house, jazz and lounge music that are characterized by synths, airy pads and wide percussive… Listen ⇢
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Sounds From Africa ( Awesome Artist You Should Be Listening to )
More than ever before, artists from all over the world are creating new music. African music rhythms: This beautiful continent is filled with a plethora of melodies, beats, and unique sounds. You can’t think of Africa without thinking of its music, which is characterised by golden rhythms that can be… Listen ⇢
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5 Brilliant Photographers From Africa You Should Know
African photography is a medium through which African artists have long expressed their individuality, dating back to the 1840s, and it is still a well-established and dynamic form of artistic expression today. Here are 5 brilliant photographers from Africa you should know about 1.Maganga Mwagogo Maganga Mwagogo is a 25… Listen ⇢
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Still On Capturing The Essense Of African Life: Tosin Iwayemi Unveils New Artworks
Tosin Iwayemi recently unveiled new artworks, which includes “sisters of the market” and yoruba riches””. “Sisters of the Market” offers a striking contrast with its earthy tones of brown and black. Depicting two African women holding a large basket, this painting captures the essence of women’s role in commerce and… Listen ⇢
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Mai Atafo – the Truth Behind the Fashion Business
Atafo was born into a family of nine children in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Christine Atafo is his wife. They have a single kid. After returning from the United Kingdom in 2002, Atafo worked in several marketing jobs with British American Tobacco Nigeria. He departed in 2006 for Guinness Nigeria, where… Listen ⇢
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The Lagos Fashion Week is Bringing African Style Into the Future
Lagos Fashion Week (LFWNG) is an annual multi-day fashion event founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele. The Multi-day fashion week first took place in 2011 and was well received by both Nigerian designers and fashion enthusiasts. The 2012 event was organized by MTN Group and the 2018 event was sponsored… Listen ⇢
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Ibeyi ( the Afro-french Cuban Twin Sisters Who Sings in Yoruba)
Ibeyi is a musical duo consisting of twin sisters from Cuba. Their music is mostly in french, spanish and yoruba. Their music also has elements of jazz beats sampled with traditional african instruments. Lisa and Naomi Kainde were born in 1994 in Paris. Their yearly visit to Cuba on holidays… Listen ⇢
Culture Beyond the Mainstream 