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Maquette en terre crue d'une mosquée de Tombouctou, Musée national du Mali, Bamako

Bamako's photography biennale returns with a call to retell African stories

The 15th Rencontres de Bamako open on 26 November under the theme "Refabulation(s)", with an official selection of 49 artists.

ArtParis9 Oct

Ibrahim Mahama brings a 'harvest time' of African independence to Paris

From 22 October, the Fondation Cartier gives the Ghanaian artist his first major Paris exhibition, shared with nine invited artists and collectives.

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Plateau district and the Ébrié Lagoon, Abidjan

CultureAbidjan9 Oct

Prix Ivoire 2026: five novels from five countries await the verdict

Abidjan's prize for African literature in French names its winner on 30 October, with a jury chaired by Werewere-Liking.

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The Plateau district of Abidjan at night

ArtParis8 Oct

Paul Kodjo's Abidjan photo novels arrive at the Palais de Tokyo

From 21 October, the Paris art centre devotes a major solo exhibition to the Ivorian photographer who gave the photo novel Ivorian faces.

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Théâtre de la Ville, place du Châtelet, Paris

CultureParis8 Oct

Germaine Acogny and Gregory Maqoma share one stage in Paris

As We Are, a dance diptych pairing a solo on Joséphine Baker with a piece for twelve African dancers, runs at the Théâtre de la Ville from 12 to 18 October.

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MusicAbidjan8 Oct

Gadji Celi celebrates 40 years of music with an Abidjan 'Apothéose'

The former Elephants captain turned singer closes his career celebrations with a concert at the Parc des Expositions on 31 October.

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The former Palace of Justice in Dakar, photographed during the 2004 Dakar Biennale

ArtDakar6 Oct

Dak'Art 2026 names its artists — and makes fragility its subject

The 16th Dakar Biennale has unveiled 54 visual artists and 21 designers ahead of its opening on 19 November.

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MusicTunis6 Oct

Jaou Tunis turns up the volume on new Arab and African sounds

From 23 October to 22 November, the Tunis event brings together artists who blur the lines between genres and territories.

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Pont Saint-Étienne over the Vienne, Limoges

CultureLimoges6 Oct

Cameroonian playwright Hermine Yollo wins the 2026 RFI Theatre Prize

Her play "Ima Maryam : le jugement de Marie" was chosen from 142 texts submitted from 11 countries.

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Bamako's photography biennale returns with a call to retell African stories

Ibrahim Mahama brings a 'harvest time' of African independence to Paris

Prix Ivoire 2026: five novels from five countries await the verdict

Paul Kodjo's Abidjan photo novels arrive at the Palais de Tokyo

Germaine Acogny and Gregory Maqoma share one stage in Paris

Gadji Celi celebrates 40 years of music with an Abidjan 'Apothéose'

Dak'Art 2026 names its artists — and makes fragility its subject

Jaou Tunis turns up the volume on new Arab and African sounds

Cameroonian playwright Hermine Yollo wins the 2026 RFI Theatre Prize

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Bamako's photography biennale returns with a call to retell African stories

Ibrahim Mahama brings a 'harvest time' of African independence to Paris

Prix Ivoire 2026: five novels from five countries await the verdict

Paul Kodjo's Abidjan photo novels arrive at the Palais de Tokyo

Germaine Acogny and Gregory Maqoma share one stage in Paris

Gadji Celi celebrates 40 years of music with an Abidjan 'Apothéose'

Dak'Art 2026 names its artists — and makes fragility its subject

Jaou Tunis turns up the volume on new Arab and African sounds

Cameroonian playwright Hermine Yollo wins the 2026 RFI Theatre Prize

New on market

Night Market No. 03

Sculpted Indigo Jacket

Ashanti Lounge Chair

Your vision.Africa’s creative talent.

Boutique hotel art collection

African design for a Paris restaurant

A custom stage look for London

Explore Africa

Abidjan

Lagos

Accra

Dakar

Cape Town

Nairobi

Kinshasa

Marrakech

Cairo

Your vision.
Africa’s creative talent.