THE NEWSMAKERS
“Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?”― Michelle Obama
Roc Nation’s Infinity Song give soft rock a fresh twist
This sibling band's deep musical roots and recent viral hit is propelling them to new heights.
Beyoncé's ‘Cowboy Carter’ smashes records while giving a history lesson
A genre-bending musical masterpiece.
Antigua and Barbuda: impacting youth in harmony
Small island, sweet sounds, substantial impact.
Hip hop at 50: history of a Black legacy
Its influence goes beyond music to fashion, dance, art, politics and much more.
Solange Knowles is the first Black woman to compose a score for the New York City Ballet
With a history of marrying music and performance art she is a natural fit for this assignment.
Burna Boy takes another giant step for the culture with Love, Damini
The African Giant stomps again.
FBI investigates suspected fake Basquiat paintings in Florida museum
The Neo-expressionist artist’s coveted pieces have repeatedly been a target of fraud.
Self-taught Nigerian filmmakers use sci-fi to tell stories on their own terms
"Growing up, we consumed a lot of western content and realized the Africa we see is not the one we live in.”
#EmmysSoWhite... And that's alright! (for me at least)
Mainstream media: Keep your awards and I'll take the culture… M’kay thanks!
The Hip Hop Dilemma
It’s deeper than CLB vs. Donda.
Reviving African art in the DRC
Meet the painters of Kinshasa.
