africa
Culture

2022’s hottest creatives as selected by Manju Journal
In celebration of Africa Day, the global arts and culture platform have chosen to spotlight these designers, image makers and artists.
Jenna Mahale
5.25.22
Photography

Photographing street culture in Zanzibar
Carl van der Linde captures what it is to be a young man on the Tanzanian island.
Ryan White
3.4.21
Culture

Manju Journal's 20 hot creatives and collectives
The Ghanaian arts platform is tipping these artists, architects, designers, poets and more for big things in 2021.
Ryan White
1.21.21
2020 vision

20 photographers capturing the beauty of modern Africa to follow in 2020
Ghanaian art and culture platform Manju Journal curate a selection of up-and-coming photographers you need to follow on Instagram.
Manju Journal
Ryan White
5.1.20
Culture

Introducing the stylish taxi bikers of Kinshasa
Part extra-legal solution to chronic traffic problems, part gang of freewheeling sartorial renegades, the Wewa are a distinctive, and dapper, fixture of the Congolese capital city.
Mahoro Seward
12.2.19
Fashion

this photographer documents the fashionable twins of nigeria
Stephen Tayo explores the duality of twinship through his raw images.
Sarah Moroz
8.8.19
Art

what do we mean when we say ‘auntie’?
A new exhibition is an attempt to add depth and understanding to the colloquialism.
André-Naquian Wheeler
12.3.18
News

what's a pith helmet and why is melania trump wearing one in kenya?
Twitter called out the First Lady for her highly inappropriate accessory.
Nicole DeMarco
10.5.18
Photography

ruth ossai's vibrant studio portraits celebrate nigerian tradition
The young photographer takes influence from traditional Nollywood movies and old Igbo gospel videos — even when she's collaborating with Miu Miu or Kenzo.
Sarah Moroz
9.25.18
Fashion

the folklore lets you shop africa's coolest cult brands
Amira Rasool's new online retail concept aims to give African and diaspora designers more than just attention.
Hannah Ongley
9.13.18
Fashion

backstage photos of lagos fashion week reveal a scene on the rise
Welcome to the epicenter of African fashion.
Briony Wright & Irene Ojo-Felix
3.28.18
Fashion

daniel obasi's fashion film explores being 'alien' in nigeria
The photographers afrofuturistic short, 'An Alien in Town' illuminates how African fashion and culture are perceived by foreigners.
Amira Rasool
2.6.18
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