Africa’s treasure house of sweet melody
Africa’s unique sounds and musical traditions have been attracting global attention and love since the 1930s but seem to be scaling new heights this century. Gail Collins surveys the scene.
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What makes Nigeria Africa’s cultural powerhouse?
Nigeria is without doubt Africa’s culture powerhouse. Onyekechi Wambu explores what gives this nation its incredible creative dynamism
‘Just manage’ does not cut it
The ‘just manage it’ mentality merely exposes deep-seated lack of self-esteem and how we Africans short-change ourselves.
Rebel with a cause
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (pictured) is acknowledged as a titan of African music. Few people knew him better than his friend and business manager Rikki Stein, who …
Seun Anikulapo Kuti, youngest son and musical heir to Fela Kuti
Seun Anikulapo Kuti, youngest son and musical heir to the late great King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, is on a roll. Hilary Clarke went to …