Art from Focus on Africa

Malawi's latest comedy export left his day job as a computer programmer

Militant Islamists threaten the future of puppeteers, like Yaya Coulibaly, in Mali

Burundi teen's cover of 'Halo' attracts over one million Facebook likes

Video artist John Akomfrah describes his award-winning new work on migration

Hundreds gather in Johannesburg to say farewell to jazz singer.

New movie 'Million Dollar Kid' looks set to be a hit

Kaz Kasozi teaches music as a form of psychotherapy

The story of seven lives that intersect on a journey to Lagos

Musician Blakk Rasta who released a song praising Barack Obama talks about his legacy

Japanese trumpeter Takuya Kuroda on his Afro hair, his love for Afrobeats and his music

The rapper chats with his grandfather, the world-renowned musicologist Kwabena Nketia.

Who are the musicians to watch out for in 2017?

The sounds of desert blues, beatboxing and dancehall are just some of the highlights.

Dela mixes different languages and musical styles into her songs.

Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy spreading the sounds of reggae music

Singer PJ Powers continues to hope for a united South Africa

Guitarist Albino Mbie on a musical career from Mozambique to the United States

Ugandan musician, Geoffrey Oryema, returns home after 39 years in exile

Travellers in Accra receive impromptu music and spoken word performances

Liberian author Vamba Sherif speaks about his novel “Land of my Fathers”.

Best known for her prolific YouTube videos, Kansiime is one of Africa's biggest comics

Tope Folarin reflects on what a Donald Trump presidency will mean

African comedians in America are having a field day with the upcoming elections

What challenges can a refugee face on a journey from Somalia to South Africa?