Olivia Lifungula the photographer who captures the construction of black femininity.

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Art

Art
Omen-Augure a film by Baloji.
Omen-Augure a film by Baloji.

Koffi is considered a zabolo, Koffi was banished by his mother. After fifteen years of absence, he returned to Lubumbashi to pay his dowry. Accompanied by his future wife Alice, he will confront the prejudices and suspicion of his family.

How the Congolese Plantation Workers Art League make art to generate global awareness.
How the Congolese Plantation Workers Art League make art to generate global awareness.

The group's efforts to showcase the work of Congolese artists and to promote Congolese culture are essential to the preservation of Congolese heritage.

Fulu Act - photographer Colin Delfosse captures the surreal outfits made of Kinshasa's waste.
Fulu Act - photographer Colin Delfosse captures the surreal outfits made of Kinshasa's waste.

These artists re-embody the city by creating contemporary myths.

The art of the Kuba Kingdom.
The art of the Kuba Kingdom.

Kuba art is one of the most highly developed of all African traditions.

Style

Style
In conversation with Christèle Mbosso, the trailblazing designer behind Maison Mbosso.
In conversation with Christèle Mbosso, the trailblazing designer behind Maison Mbosso.

My creative process has quite a structured shell filled with moving waves. Although the shell of it all is quite structured, I work across quite a few different categories that require multiple things.

Olivia Lifungula the photographer who captures the construction of black femininity.
Olivia Lifungula the photographer who captures the construction of black femininity.

As an image-maker, I’ve always felt called to forge my own path and create more of what I wanted to see in the world, so I’m always intentional about creating work where you see black people.

Bodi Samba on finding his identity.
Bodi Samba on finding his identity.

It is essential to learn in order to create our own and new things.

In conversation with Djamila Mavuela.
In conversation with Djamila Mavuela.

Fashion is in our blood, we just need to find the right way to show to the world how big our culture is.

Fatima Fay Jakite talks modeling and her life aspirations.
Fatima Fay Jakite talks modeling and her life aspirations.

My mother saw my persistence ‏and understood that there was nothing I wanted more in my life than this.

Model and philanthropist Noëlla Coursaris Musunka on empowering girls.
Model and philanthropist Noëlla Coursaris Musunka on empowering girls.

Education gives them the knowledge they need to achieve these goals and the self-belief and strong values that will strengthen society.

Fatima Fay Jakite talks modeling and her life aspirations.

‘‘I appreciate life because it surrounds us everywhere we go’’

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Music

Music
In conversation with Badi.
In conversation with Badi.

I create music that reflects who I am, drawing from a diverse range of influences that have shaped me.

Moonshine’s SMS for Location, Vol. 4 mixtape.
Moonshine’s SMS for Location, Vol. 4 mixtape.

We were inspired by this bridged community with similar values and deep respect for the craft. The love that is shared on a dance floor is forever our inspiration.

Musician Hugo Kafumbi leaves his mark with new single.
Musician Hugo Kafumbi leaves his mark with new single.

The single in which he raps entirely in Swahili, is with its ominous hip-hop sound and trap-influenced beat is a must listen.

K.ZIA talks music and embracing your uniqueness.
K.ZIA talks music and embracing your uniqueness.

I wasn't ever drawn to music. It has always been a part of me ever since I can remember.

Gaddiel Mvutu on his journey and the importance of being connected to the highest order.
Gaddiel Mvutu on his journey and the importance of being connected to the highest order.

I learned how to carry a vision from start to end, articulate your ideas, and pass on your visions into other people's bodies, which can be quite complicated.

The golden age of Congolese music.
The golden age of Congolese music.

Africa is the cradle of humanity. And if we refer to Africa as the cradle of humanity, we can refer to the Congo as the cradle of African music.

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New week, New energy — Listen to our curated playlist from Congolese rythms to pop in combination with French lyrics. Enjoy! #Kumonisa
Fulu Act — photographer Colin Delfosse captures the surreal outfits made of Kinshasa's waste. The title of the project refers to the term ‘Fulu’, which means waste, rubbish or garbage in Lingala. Born in 1981, Colin Delfosse grew u
I hope that my career says to women worldwide to celebrate their femininity and their self-being. We have to support each other cause it's a challenging world we live in, so we need to help each other make it better. — @fayjakite Read more vi