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Shallipopi’s Obapluto Fuels a Renewed Reverence for 19th-Century Benin Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi

When a random new kid began to trend on Twitter for an amapiano tune infused with Benin street slangs, glorifying internet fraud and juju in April, everyone thought he’s just…

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An El Anatsui Art Recently Sold for $2.2m, See More of the Ghanaian Artist’s Work

On 27th of June, Sotheby’s, the prestigious auction house, made a post on Twitter announcing a successful auction of one of Ghanaian artist, El Anatsui’s textile-like wall tapestry sculptures. The…

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Madison Calley: The Instagram Sensation Shattering Stereotypes About Black Harpists and Classical Music

If you think harp music is boring or outdated, think again. Madison Calley is a classically trained harpist who is making waves on social media and beyond with her soulful…

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How Ann Hobson Pilot Became a Trailblazer for Black Harpists

Ann Hobson Pilot is a remarkable musician who has made history as the first African American musician in the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and a trailblazer for black harpists. She…

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Meet Angelica Hairston, a Black Harpist Empowering the Next Generation of Artists of Colour

If you love classical music and social justice, you need to know about Angelica Hairston. She is a harpist, educator, and activist who is using her talents to make a…

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Style House Files and Lagos Fashion Week bring Woven Threads to Selfridges

Style House Files and Lagos Fashion Week have partnered with Selfridges, one of the world’s leading department stores, to bring Woven Threads, a pop-up exhibition that showcases the work of…

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Chef Hilda Did It: The Person of the Moment Sets a New Record and Inspires A New Generation of Doers

Hilda Baci is not just a Nigerian chef. She is a record-breaker, a culture ambassador, and a role model for millions of people. She has achieved what no one else…

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This is Why I Still Chew Sticks

Growing up, my grandmother introduced me to the tradition of using a chewing stick. Despite the availability of toothbrushes in the house, it was amusing to watch her chew on…

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Life Gave DJ Boboss Old Radios, He Made a Deck and Tours the Streets of Nairobi

Emerging from one part of Nairobi’s bustling streets, Paul Mwangi, an unusual Disc Jockey who goes by the stage name DJ Boboss has taken the internet by storm. A video…

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