In Cameroon, Ndop was a textile traditionally reserved for kings and nobles. In recent times, its value has been eroded by cheap imitations. The association "Let's save the Ndop " encourages young people to work with qualified craftsmen to restore the Ndop to its rightful place as a sacred textile and preserve African traditions.
In Cape Town, South Africa, a major event took place highlighting the crucial developments in the field of restitution, and in some cases even the return, of ill-gotten African cultural property. Hundreds of thousands of African cultural objects, looted during the colonial period, have filled European museums for many decades. The “Reimagining Heritage, Archives and Museums: Today / Tomorrow" conference held in mid-February marked a turning point in this field and also in the relations between France and South Africa.
Artist, Director, and Head of Research at Andani Africa and co-founder of Open Restitution Africa. With the MADEYOULOOK collective, she explores popular imagination and influences restitution debates.
Behind the scenes of Nigerian Afro pop resides a force of nature, a voice that transcends borders and a passion that lights the flames of female emancipation. Discover Jemiriye through her uplifting melodies and feminist message.
The publishing industry in Ethiopia faces significant challenges due to a scarcity of publishers, few bookstores, and an informal distribution system, which puts immense pressure on writers.
For five days, the economic capital of Benin vibrated to the rhythm of the cinema of African women and its diaspora, offering a unique platform to emerging and established talents. Immerse yourself behind the scenes of the Cotonou International Women's Film Festival.
Her film made history by becoming the first Moroccan film to win the Golden Star at the Marrakech International Film Festival. Find out how talented filmmaker Asmae El Moudir captivated audiences and won this prestigious award in an exclusive interview.
