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Algeria in Queens, New York
Watching the World Cup match between Algeria vs Germany in one of New York City's most diverse boroughs.

Vivian Maier’s 100,000 Photographs
Except for the people that saw her take pictures, nobody else knew what the Chicago street photographer did and very little was known of her.

The problem with mainstream hip hop
What does AKA adds to the conversation about rap music in South Africa?

Searching for Brenda Fassie
Tseliso Monaheng and Kagiso Mnisi speak to the editor of an edited book about South African pop star, Brenda Fassie: "I'm Not Your Weekend Special."

You hardly hear about his country in Tumi’s music
Though hip-hop aficionados rate them as one of the best hip-hop outfits this country has ever produced, Tumi and the Volume are largely invsible in local media.

As American as Apple Pie
No, soccer is not invading the United States. It's been here all along.

Probing Subliminal Violence
The artist Mohau Modisakeng mines the contours of colonial and post-colonial history.

Brenda Fassie’s revolution without harmony
Brenda Fassie was a woman who stepped out of line, talked out of turn, wore the pants, pulled up her skirt and loved women and men.

The American Ending
The messiness, subjectivity and imprecision of football are being eroded from the game, argues the Nigerian novelist and football fan.

Cote d’Ivoire’s World Cup in Harlem
Ivorian cab driver in East Harlem: “African players never play the same for their European teams and their national teams."

Elegy for Robo The Technician
Lesego Rampolokeng's tribute to an old school pioneer and one of the key builders of the South African hip hop scene.


New Sounds from Mozambique
High school students, a women's choir, traditional instrumentalists, bands using hand-made instruments, and a tour guide whose nom de guerre is Harry Potter.

Neymar e a política racial do Brasil
E, no Brasil, Neymar não é negro (ou preto).


We’re not Monkeys or Panthers
The rap music of Z'Africa Brasil — composed of rappers Gaspar and Funk Biu, DJ Tano and producer Pitchô.