Film
Patience Ozokwor: Nollywood’s Mama G turns 68
Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, celebrates her 68th birthday. Portrait of a Nollywood legend who has starred in more than 200 films, on africaine.net
Culture
Music, film, literature, fashion and beauty: the voices and faces that set the continent alight.
Film
Olu Jacobs: Nollywood's Lion Has Passed On
Olu Jacobs, Nollywood veteran and legend of African cinema, died on 16 September 2026 aged 84. A look back at an exceptional career
Film
Genevieve Nnaji: The Queen Nollywood Gave Birth To
Genevieve Nnaji, a towering figure of Nollywood: from her debut aged 8 to Lionheart on Netflix, portrait of a queen of African cinema
Fashion & Beauty
Glôkô: The Secret Behind the Elephants’ Traditional Fabric at the World Cup
Discover the secret behind the Elephants’ traditional fabric for the 2026 World Cup. The story of glôkô, an ancestral bark cloth, with Africaine
Film
Alexx Ekubo (1986-2026): Nollywood's Star Has Gone Out
Africa mourns Alexx Ekubo, who died on 11 May 2026. Discover the journey of a Nollywood prodigy, his quiet battle and his legacy here
Music
Volta Vi: Edem and Enam awaken Ewe pride
Our deep dive into "Volta Vi" by Edem and Enam: a powerful anthem blending hip-hop and Ewe history, from King Agokoli to pride!
Music
Fifah de Dieu: The Ascension Concert at Africa Sound City
Don't miss Beninese gospel artist Fifah de Dieu in concert on 9 May 2026 at Africa Sound City, with Johnny Sourou and many more
Film
Mawu-Sika: Steven AF’s Film Tribute to the Nanas Benz
Discover Mawu-Sika by Steven AF. A journey between heritage and modernity that immortalises the golden age of the Nana Benz in Togo, by Pélagie Blewussi
Music
Fally Ipupa & Joé Dwèt Filé: The Gentle Clash of Rumba and Kompa
“Doucement”: Fally Ipupa and Joé Dwèt Filé unite Congo and Haiti. A rumba-kompa fusion decoded by Pélagie Blewussi for Africaine.net
Film
Omotola Jalade-E: 30 Years of Nollywood and “Mother’s Love”
A Nollywood icon since 1995, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde makes her directorial debut with Mother's Love. A masterpiece not to be missed
Music
ENAM – MODZI: The Musical Ritual of a Destiny Already Mapped Out
Discover “MODZI”, the new masterpiece by Enam Hadzi Vodushi. AFRICAINE journalist Pélagie Blewussi decodes this Ewe musical ritual.
Music
Love, African Style: 8 Knockout Hits for Your Weekend!
Discover 8 musical gems to savour Love, African Style this weekend. From Cindy le Cœur to Suspect 95, the very best sounds are right here