Baloji’s synaesthetic universe
The return of Belgian-Congolese multitalent Baloji is nothing short of remarkable, with his latest output offering a fourfold album, an immersive exhibition, and most notably, a captivating magic realistic film.
The return of Belgian-Congolese multitalent Baloji is nothing short of remarkable, with his latest output offering a fourfold album, an immersive exhibition, and most notably, a captivating magic realistic film.
By looking through the lenses of Brussels’ diverse youth, 'The Porters' questions the ways Belgium fails to deal with its colonial past.
The reality of any society, any nation, and of our world, is much messier than picking a soccer team.
The return of Patrice Lumumba’s remains must not be an occasion for Belgium to congratulate itself, but for a full accounting of the colonial violence that led to the assassination and coverup.
How should Belgium's Africa Museum address its colonial past?
An overview of some of the problems and opportunities that the reopening of Belgium's infamous AfricaMuseum brings.
The success of Belgium's national football team as a key site for political struggles over identity, race and immigration.
For the Star Boys, a West-African performance collective based in Antwerp, Belgium, the dream of playing professional football in Europe found its revival in theatre.
Africa is a Country is pleased to premiere the music video for “Séké” by DJ Mellow and Steloo:
Racism in Belgium is endemic, and not taken seriously. Few people talk about it and even fewer are listening.
Differences can be harmonious and allow people to come together despite their background and roots.
The writer, a Nigerian immigrant to Belgium, writes about her experience with racism, including as a town councillor.
Interview with Verene Shepherd, Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on People of African Descent.
Flex Boogie, featured on this song by producer/radio deejay The Prince, is a Pretoria-based hip-hop artist
A review of Aimé Césaire's 'A Season in the Congo' (Une Saison au Congo) at the Young Vic theatre in London.
My knowledge of European club football doesn’t stretch much further beyond what gets posted here on
A footballing minnow has shocked the great names of African football with a series of audacious, spirited displays, making it all the way to the 2013 Afcon final.
Congolese-Belgian MC, Baloji: "In Congo, we had gold, but we turned it to something that had no value because we didn’t treat our country with the right respect."
Tintin is full of offensive, racist, stereotypes. Should Africans take the publishers to court? No, argues the author; it is counterproductive.
In recent weeks media coverage of African criminals and their victims have been dominated by capture