Check out the trailer to a new film “They Are We”. The documentary is about a slave captured in Africa and taken to Cuba and her descendants. It talks about how the descendants kept their culture alive and traced their roots to Sierra Leone. 

Discover the new South African soul trio "The Soil"

Have you heard these amazing emerging artists from South Africa? The Soil is their name and they are a group of great vocalists with pure and raw talent. Take a listen to this soulful group in this BBC special. 

Jason Njoku is working toward towards a Netflix type startup for Nollywood films

Jason Njoku is a resident of London and he is currently working on a startup that would distribute Nollywood films by streaming them online in a Netflix like service. Read all about him here

‘It is an exciting time to be in Africa,’ says Ghanaian-born businessman

Insight into business in Africa

Ghanaian businessman Kris Senanu talks about how business is different in Africa and why you should do business there. 

Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaking on her new book Americanah and film adaptation “Half of A Yellow Sun”  featuring Thandie Newton. Chimamanda gives a great interview on her work and other issues. 

Sudanese Rapper Emmanuel Jal to receive Humanitarian award

Emmanuel Jal is a Sudanese rap artist who is also a former child soldier. He uses his music as a platform to share his story and help prevent other children from his fate. Due to these contributions, the Hunt institute will present him with the 2013 Humanitarian award at their annual Engineering and Humanity week from April 6 to April 12. 

Bollywood films prove to be very strong in West Africa

In spirit of our My Africa Is Kudurista episode, take a listen to Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Wunmi’s new Kuduro inspired single “Fit Body”

SoundCloud / Shakara

New York African Film Festival Lineup

Do you live in the New York area? Do you like movies? Be sure to check out the New York African Film Festival next week starting April 3rd until April 9th!

Watch the Uganda set B-Boy documentary “Bouncing Cats” FREE! The documentary was directed by Nabil Elderkin and toured the festival circuit in 2010 and 2011. It is nominated by Common and features K’naan & Will.I.Am.