Culture

Film

Love, African Style: 7 Must-See Films for Valentine’s Day 2026

Discover 7 must-see African romantic films for Valentine’s Day 2026. From Nollywood hits to passionate dramas, experience love right here

13 February 20264 min read

Music

Fela Kuti Enters the Grammy Pantheon: The Crowning of an Unbowed Africa

Fela Kuti makes history: in 2026 he becomes the first African honoured with a Grammy for his lifetime achievement. Discover the crowning of the “Black President”

7 February 20269 min read

Film

Halima Gadji (1989-2026): The Odyssey of a Rebellious Icon

On 26 January 2026, Halima Gadji passed away. Africaine.net pays tribute to the legendary actress behind Marième Dial. Find out everything here

28 January 20269 min read

Music

Zaouli vs IShowSpeed: the clash of speeds in Ivory Coast

When the IShowSpeed whirlwind meets the legend of the Zaouli. Discover the secrets of this sacred dance from Ivory Coast.

27 January 20265 min read

Music

Fuji: The Secret DNA of Afrobeat and the Art of the Nigerian Talking Drum

If Afrobeat rules the global charts today, it has a deep, hard-hitting and untameable root: Fuji. The Talking Drum

26 January 20264 min read

Music

From Egypt to Ghana: The Ancestors’ Code in Enam’s AMIN!

When Music Becomes Ritual! Dear sons and daughters of Africa, Mia woezon to Egwu, our space devoted to the rhythms, melodies…

22 November 20255 min read

Fashion & Beauty

Ndop: The Royal Cloth of Cameroon that Speaks to the Ancestors

This cloth, emblematic of the Bamileke and Bamum peoples, is far more than ceremonial dress. It is a silent library, a reflection of the spirituality and power that shape community life. Historically reserved for kings (Fons) and dignitaries, Ndop is the very embodiment of Ewà (noble beauty) and of cultural identity.

21 November 20253 min read