Creative DNA
Faustin LinyekulaFaustin Linyekula brings the stories of his DRC to the Aichi Triennale 2025
Djainin at Blu labStéphane Gaboué glides inside Djainin’s new shop-in-shop
EclecticAdebayo Jolaoso’s photobook tells the story of Lagos’ fashion revolution through the intimate backstage moments of its fashion weeks
Much fineryMeet the ten talents bringing their united visions to the British Council’s 2025 Creative DNA programme
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LadipoeLadipoe reveals what lies ahead for his long-awaited sophomore album
Ibrahim MahamaThe artist steers us through his major solo at Kunsthalle Wien in Vienna
MRCYTalking to Barney Lister and Kojo Degraft-Johnson about dancing into the light
Rough and smoothRedefining masculinity in Lagos via the new breed of Nigerian streetwear and tailoring
Thato ToebaThe 2025 FNB Art Joburg winner on memory, myth and making
Babyboy AVThe Nigerian artist on finding peace and staying grounded on his musical journey
Hend ElbaloutyHend Elbalouty speaks to us about her multidisciplinary practice and the beautiful book that celebrates it
Creative DNABritish Council’s Creative DNA was a highlight of Africa Fashion Week London
Tarek LakhrissiThe French Moroccan artist on the art of weaponised language, self-definition and disidentification
SahraFrom Shangri-La to downward dog, Sahra brought her calming powers to Glastonbury Festival
Joshua IdehenThe poet bringing stories of friendship and redemption to the dancefloor
CARRANCANataal debuts the visual teaser for Urias’ upcoming album, a journey through Afro-Brazilian spiritualities
Where Africa lives across the oceanBenin-born, NYC-based photographer Taiye Godbody found his home from home in Bahia
Structures of LiberationFranco-African creatives reimagine identity through maximalist forms that act as a poetic resistance to erasure
