A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.” By Isabella Kwai and Roslyn Sulcas Dada ...

Growing up in a Black township, Vusi Mdoyi found a sprinkle of joy under apartheid in a street-dancing style known as pantsula. As a choreographer, he has elevated it into high art, injected with ...

In recent years, Africa has witnessed a remarkable cultural renaissance. From music and fashion to film and visual arts, the continent’s rich and diverse cultural scene is garnering international ...

At its premiere in 1913, Igor Stravinsky and Vaslav Nijinsky’s Rite of Spring shocked audiences and divided critics. The ballet centred around a straightforward yet brutal narrative – a community ...

Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ...

Almost every chart-topping Kenyan song released in the past decade has come with a signature dance style. Dance choreography has evolved just as rapidly, and many young Kenyans have built businesses ...

The six celebrities participating in the one-off African-themed version of Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed. Strictly African Dancing, presented by Natasha Kaplinsky and Martin Offiah, will ...

What began as two days of high-level policy discussions and strategic commitments at the Africa Forward Summit ended in spectacular style at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani where music, ...