Arts, design, travel
JEAN-FRANÇOIS PAGA
and a lost kingdom
A major figure in the French-speaking literary world, Mauritian author Ananda Devi returns to her native island to compose a fabulous epic where history, memory and the marvellous are woven together.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is tracing West African architects’ efforts to reclaim and redefine architecture in the years following independence in a major exhibition.
Fonio, baobab, moringa, ginger, millet, sorghum… These are the famous “superfoods.” With their exceptional nutritional density and high concentrations of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, they offer a genuine alternative when it comes to food sovereignty — provided production and distribution networks are modernised.
Zimbabwean brand Haus of Stone brings the country’s fantastical cultural heritage to life through understated, captivating and enduring textured garments.
This symbolic drum, confiscated in 1916 in Adjamé, a district of Abidjan, by the French colonial authorities, is about to make its great return to Côte d’Ivoire.
Bhelize Don't Cry, Uzi Freyja's first album, is a joy to discover. Inspired, polished melodies manifest a blend of influences in tracks that are both moving and exciting. Catch her on her European tour!
In Journey Through Life, Fela Kuti's ‘famous son’ speaks passionately about his saxophone, life's hardships and his country's flaws.
It was in a Japanese hotel room that the legendary Malian singer recorded this new album celebrating his love of the guitar. We met with the legendary musician in Paris.
Named after his legendary grandfather, he’s the son of the great Toumani, and heir to a long line of griots. Now he’s about to take the world by storm with the release of his new album, Kora Lover.
In Alive & Kicking, the internationally renowned king of blufunk revisits his rich body of work.