The quest for decent employment presents a major development concern in Uganda today. It would be unimaginable for the country to achieve inclusive growth and sustained peace without providing decent work opportunities for all. Japheth Kawanguzi, the Founder of Innovation Village, (Uganda’s largest ecosystem for entrepreneurs) once remarked that the…

By and large, the global 5G race becomes intense and competitive by the day. Many countries such as China and the US are eager to unlock the benefits of 5G technology. Once fully deployed, 5G will offer true mobility, robust connections and incredibly fast download/upload speeds with seamless connectivity in…

More often than not, outward appearances tell of one’s character. A man in a well-tailored suit exudes pride, a sense of self-worth and sophistication. In Uganda, the locally made suits are everywhere, especially in Kiyembe in the Kampala city centre. St. …

Senegalese singer-songwriterhas been revisiting songs from her self-titled EP for a new visual project. “Be The Change,” one of the standouts from that Marieme EP, is an uplifting composition about holding ourselves accountable for our actions. …

As Lagos and Accra continue to buzz with plenty of concerts and parties to revel in the festive season as well as ring in the new year, young African creatives are also taking the time to gather like minds in community. Melanin Unscripted, the agency and media platform headed by…

“If we aren’t talking about growth, positivity and good energy in the opportunities that we have, then we’re wasting our opportunities” Walshy Fire says. “It’s about helping move the culture forward — which is what I want to do”. …

Celebrated Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara is the latest artist to grace the YouTube-based performance series A COLORS SHOW. The award-winning artist took to the color-coordinated set to perform her 2018 song “Nterini,” from her Grammy-nominated album Fenfo, and her performance is striking in every way. As usual, Diawara delivers powerhouse…

M.anifest needs no introduction. Over a decade strong in the industry, the West African artist, who began his career in the United States, wields a discography that could go toe-to-toe with some of the brightest MCs in the world. Arguably the most creative rapper in the Ghanaian music space, M.anifest…

Afripedia is live! The curated visual platform, which was created by Swedish production collective Stocktownfilms aims to do away with misrepresentation within the creative industry and connect African creatives to their clients by giving them increased exposure. …