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The Lagos Biennial 2024 commences this weekend!
Opening at the Tafawa Balewa Square,from February 3-10 2024, this years biennial addresses the concept of the nation-state and...
Feb 2, 2024


RnB singer, Usher’s New Music Video, “Ruin” features the work of Contemporary African Artists.
The official music video for “Ruin”by Usher Raymond and Nigerian Record Producer, Pheelz, presents a strong sense of African identity as...
Feb 2, 2024


Lesley Lokko Awarded 2024 RIBA Royal Gold Medal
Professor Lesley Lokko, acclaimed Ghanaian-Scottish architect, educator, author and curator, will receive this year’s Royal Gold Medal...
Jan 18, 2024


10 Top Stories in 2023 that got us talking!
It was a great year for African Art! With so much happening in the Art Industry, African art and artists had extraordinary achievements...
Dec 31, 2023


Johanes Francis Kuwornu becomes the new Director of Noldor Residency
Johanes Francis Kuwornu becomes the new Director at Noldor Residency succeeding Joseph Awuah-Darko, who has transitioned to the role of...
Dec 19, 2023


Tschabalala Self's Portrait of Nicki Minaj features on Digital Vogue Cover
Tschabalala Self, One of the most in-demand artists working today, captures the essences of Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj, who recently...
Dec 14, 2023


The Art Report Africa Prize!
Calling all Artists, Photographers and sculptors from Nigeria! Join the Art Report Africa Competition and stand the chance of winning a...
Dec 2, 2023


4 Blockbuster Movies That Richly Showcased African Culture on the Silver Screen
Movies have the power to transport us to different times and parts of the world, engaging us in diverse cultures. In recent years, there...
Nov 30, 2023


Power Couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Will Showcase Their Art Collection at the Brooklyn Museum
Feb 10–Jul 7, 2024 | The Brooklyn Museum This coming February, the Brooklyn Museum will showcase a significant selection of their artwork...
Nov 29, 2023


Black Rock Senegal Applications Are Open!
The open call for applications for the 2024-2025 cycle of Black Rock Senegal are now open until January 15, 2024. Located in the capital...
Nov 17, 2023


Julie Mehretu's shatters African Art Auction record again!
Julie Mehretu's 'Walkers With the Dawn and Morning' is an undoubted masterpiece-and resulted in a new auction record for the artist when...
Nov 16, 2023


Rare African Mask at the Center of Fierce Multimillion-Dollar Legal Battle and Repatriation Efforts
A rare 19th-century Ngil mask from Gabon is at the center of a fierce multimillion-dollar lawsuit that involves an elderly French couple,...
Nov 10, 2023


Diébédo Francis Kéré wins 2023 Praemium Imperiale Award
Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has been named the 2023 architecture laureate for the Praemium Imperiale awards by the Japan Art...
Oct 3, 2023


The Moroccan Earthquake and Its Impact on Morocco's heritage sites
On September 8, 2023, Morocco was struck by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, resulting in substantial damage to the nation's cultural...
Sep 21, 2023


Prince Gyasi Becomes The First African Photographer To Shoot The Pirelli Calendar
For the first time in its history, the Pirelli calendar will be shot by a Black African photographer–Ghanaian-born and based visual...
Jul 26, 2023


The Brooklyn Public Library Opens For Jay Z - Launching of ‘The Book Of Hov’
The Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) has opened its doors to a remarkable exhibition honouring one of the most influential figures in...
Jul 15, 2023


U.S. Authorities Indict A 25-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing $450,000 Worth Of Cryptocurrency
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the indictment of Soufiane Oulahyane, a Moroccan national, for allegedly stealing...
Jul 8, 2023


Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye Relinquishes Roles after Accusations of sexual Misconduct
The prominent architect Sir David Adjaye has been accused of sexual misconduct by three former employees. The claims were reported first...
Jul 4, 2023
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