Culture & Sports

BBC NEWS AT BBC.CO.UK/NEWS An abandoned quarry in Nigeria has become a tourist hot spot after images were posted on social media in August 2020. Photos of the rocky cliffs climbing into a blue sky, a moss-lined footpath, small green…

BBC NEWS AT BBC.CO.UK/NEWS Activists aiming to maintain traditional culture have pledged $1 million to help the people of central Mali’s Mopti region restore parts of their heritage, which has been threatened by armed conflict. The…

VOICE OF AMERICA South Africa’s Market Theatre is one of several African cultural institutions that has gone entirely online because of COVID-19 restrictions that prevent large gatherings. This small institution has seen other…

BBC NEWS AT BBC.CO.UK/NEWS Tanzanian pop star Diamond Platnumz has become the first Sub-Saharan African singer to get 1 billion views on his YouTube channel. Over the past 10 years, the 30-year-old award-winning musician has…

BBC NEWS AT BBC.CO.UK/NEWS Formula E auto racing wants to expand its operations in Africa. The series has one race on the continent. Marrakesh, Morocco, hosts one of the season’s 14 rounds, but another could be added within the next…

ADF STAFF Apopular children’s cartoon by a Nigerian animator is promoting African culture and stories. The Bino & Fino cartoon series, which first aired 10 years ago, is now broadcast in 15 countries, including the United States…