London Event: Asilia and Afri-Love Present a Tropical Christmas
Creative agency Asilia and the Afri-love blog are hosting A Tropical Christmas: a celebration of creativity and good company. Be there!
Forbes Releases 'Africa's 40 Richest' List
Forbes Magazine has taken it famous wealthiest list to the continent and released their inaugural ‘Africa’s 40 Richest.’ Here’s what we learned.
Do We Need to Be Called Afropolitans?
Remember the term ‘yuppy’? It sometimes feels as if there is a special little corner of hell that these strange words go to, after having been used and abused.
Ntjam Rosie: Morning Glow (Video)
This video makes London look pretty. Lol! Ntjam Rosie is a Jazz singer we’ve been up on for a little while based in the Netherlands. Check out her brand new video for her second single off her album Elle, and see her at the North Sea Jazz Festival in September
London Event: Afro Futures - Pumzi plus Q&A with Director Wanuri Kahiu
Come to the British library this month and meet one of Africa’s most important film talents, Waniru Kahiu. She will be talking Afrofuturism, science fiction. All the infor you need is under the hood.
London Event: Blitz the Ambassador @ Cargo
We’re ever so pleased to hear that Ghanaian via Brooklyn MC Blitz the Ambassador’s European hits the big smoke next month. Get the details and a taster for the gig underneath the hood.
London Event: Spoek Mathambo's UK Debut At V&A's Friday Late
Spoek Mathambo makes his debut UK performance at what’s becoming one of our favourite culture nights: V&A’s Friday Late, Afropolitans. All the details for this fantastic (and free!) event are under the hood so pop it now.
British Ghanaian Soul Singer Rhian Benson In The Guardian on Economics and Music
From stockbroker to soul singer. In these uncertain times, what would motivate anyone to make such a move. Read Rhian Benson’s Guardian interview for answers and also catch a peek at her new video for the single ‘Be’.
5 Of The Best T-shirt Labels To celebrate Africa Day With
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite brands to celebrate the entrepreneurship, creativity and style of young Africans. Pop the hood for some of the funkiest designs we’ve come across. Browse the pics, read their stories and make sure you get the t-shirt! Happy Africa day everyone!
10 Nigerian music makers you oughta know
With the traditional western music model circling the drain, right here on the continent there exists one which suggests it ain’t over till the Naija massive say so. Obviously it helps that there are loads of Nigerians. Everywhere. But it’s the loyal support that keeps Naija buzz going. And we pledge ours too. Continuing in our series of 50 Flyerians, here is the second instalment: 10 Nigerians making moves in music that you should know by now.