Afro-futurism

Artist imagines colossal vertical slums in Lagos

Design News > African Design / Urban & Landscape Design

Are slums shaping the face of Africa? Nigerian-born artist Lekan Jeyifo conceptualises the future of slums in Lagos. >

2 Aug 18
Kenyan photographer behind renegade grannies series chats Afrofuturism

Video Interviews > Art & Photography / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation

For Osborne Macharia, Afrofuturism is about recreating a different Africa based on fantasy, fiction and history. >

26 Jun 17
African space opera, Yohancé pioneers a new movement in the sci-fi genre

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Paul Louise-Julie’s new afro-futuristic graphic novel draws from ancient African aesthetics. >

6 Jan 16
"This Time" by TheCITY

Track of the Week > Music & Sound Design

Romantic and uplifting, this track by a unique-sounding band puts a futuristic, jazzy twist on an old-timey melody. >

25 Sep 14
Futuristic Africa

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Information Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design

The past, present and future of African design is explored in the "Afrofuture" exhibition held during the 2013 Milan Furniture Fair. >

10 Apr 13
Spoek Mathambo

Spoek Mathambo is a South African musician at the vanguard of a new wave of African artists with a unique and hard-hitting take on Afro-futurism. >

8 Feb 13

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