Mother Russia

New York City artist Maria Buyondo grew up in Russia and Sweden, the child of a Russian mother and an Ugandan father.

Filmmaker (and AIAC collaborator) Nerina Penzhorn made a series of video profiles for Smack Mellon Gallery in Dumbo, Brooklyn. This one is about New York City artist Maria Buyondo.

Buyondo grew up in Russia and Sweden, the child of a Russian mother and an Ugandan father.

Further Reading

From Nkrumah to neoliberalism

On the podcast, we explore: How did Ghana go from Nkrumah’s radical vision to neoliberal entrenchment? Gyekye Tanoh unpacks the forces behind its political stability, deepening inequality, and the fractures shaping its future.

The Visa farce

The South African government’s rush to clear visa applications has led to mass rejections, bureaucratic chaos, and an overloaded appeals system—leaving thousands in limbo.

Enter the Povo

Mozambique’s disputed elections triggered a deadly uprising, as citizens resisted Frelimo’s rule and exposed the cracks in neoliberal policies.