Cape Town What's on
Photos, videos and 200 replicas of Leonardo Da Vinci’s lesser-known works, inventions, writings and designs.
The works in this exhibition, which has been travelling the world for the last two...
Addis Ababa What's on
Nicholas Stavy concert in Addis Ababa
Piano concert by Nicholas Stavy, music by Chopin, Bach, Brahms and Liszt.
The concert, organised by the Alliance Ethio-Française, is part of the Addis Ababa fourth classical music festival....
Dar Es Salaam What's on
The Uhuru marathon in Dar es Salaam, which was officially launched last year, gets into its stride properly for the first time this year to mark the start of the country’s independence day on 9...
Accra What's on
The Place. Migration from Africa to Europe
Baba Musah Swallah looks at the subject of illegal migration from Africa to Europe. He uses a mix of media in his works, such as canvas, wood, glass, cloth and rope.
Two friends of the artist died...
Addis Ababa What's on
In the continuing debate on “Changing Addis”, focusing on urban development in the city, the Alliance Ethio-Française and EiABS (Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Constr...
Nairobi What's on
This group exhibition of work by some of Kenya’s internationally known artists – Chelenge Van Rampelberg, Timothy Brooke, Peterson Kamwathi and Elijah Ooko – focuses on the plight an...
Addis Ababa What's on
Emanuel Tegene. Angels and Demons
This is Emanuel Tegene’s first solo exhibition. He studied at the Ale School of Fine Art before leaving to work in Israel for two years. His graffiti-like figures, some of which carry serial num...
Accra What's on
Coffins like Nowhere Else. Eric Adjetey Anang is known in Ghana and abroad as one of the country’s most innovative coffin designers. He has presented his work at international events in Belgium,...
Dar Es Salaam What's on
The largest fashion event among Swahili-speaking countries.
The week was launched by the Tanzanian designer Mustafa Hassanali in 2008 to promote Made in Africa fashion, textiles and accessories....
Cape Town What's on
iSystem, the first play by Anele Rusi, tackles the problem of police brutality and moral corruption.
The drama opens with a drugs raid in which an innocent bystander is killed. A policeman is accus...
Maputo What's on
Kinani Contemporary Dance Festival
The theme of this fifth edition is globalisation and culture.
Although the festival focuses on national dance there are also participants from Belgium, Germany, Portugal, South Africa, Senegal and...
Lagos What's on
The Lagos Book and Art Festival features books, art, music and theatre. This year's LABAF theme is “The Nigerian centenary: The Lagos Narrative” to highlight the role that Lagos has played...
Arusha What's on
“Exhibition and Celebration of Africa on film” is one of the subtitles for the Arusha African Film Festival. The programme includes 70 films from 20 African and European countries.
The...
Lagos What's on
The Nike We Run race is taking place in Lagos for the first time this year and is hoping to attract about 2,000 participants.
The 10-km course is from Onikan Stadium on Lagos Island, over Eko Brid...
Dar Es Salaam What's on
The East African Art Biennale association was founded in 2003 as a non-profit organisation to promote the arts in East Africa.
It is based in Dar es Salaam but is also active in Burundi, Kenya, Rwa...
Nairobi What's on
Paintings by James Njoroge in his first solo exhibition.
The works in the show are a tribute to his mother and all the “faceless” women of Kenyan, ignored, marginalised and burdened by...
Accra What's on
UDO Ghana Street Dance dances out
UDO Ghana Street Dance is organising Dance Out street dancing every Sunday from 10 November. All dance groups are welcome at Afrikiko off Kanda Crescent. Groups or just single dancers can register for...
Addis Ababa What's on
Addis Ababa. How to plan a booming city?
A lecture and debate on city planning in two cities, Addis Ababa and Lyon.
The speakers are Mathewos Asfaw, the general manager of the Addis Ababa and Oromia special zone development area and Patri...
Lagos What's on
The staging in Lagos of SARO The Musical, Nigeria's first Broadway-type musical, could mark a revival for the country's ailing live theatre. With a large cast, a good story-line about four young migra...
Accra What's on
This exhibition by the painter, sculptor and designer Tei Huagie opens the new gallery space and gift shop at the Nubuke Foundation.
Huagie's work includes abstract geometrical paintings, sculpture...
