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July 7 is Kiswahili Language Day. But turning it into Africa’s common language has proven to be a challenge.

Writer Lutz Seiler is this year's winner of the German language's most esteemed literary award, the Georg Büchner Prize. While he began his career as a poet, Seiler found a new level of fame with his debut novel, Kruso.

Greta Gerwig spoke with Reuters about the decisions behind her version of "Barbie", a movie that promises to be one of the cinematic hits of the summer.

Earlier in 2023, Netflix launched its strategy to block viewers from sharing passwords in a bid to bring in more money. With nearly 6 million new subscribers, the bet seems to have paid off.

With tantalizing aromas and bowl taste awaiting, Bibiresan Amodu shows you where to find the best beans, yam and beef suya in Nigerias capital.

The recent passing of Jane Birkin was a reminder of just how attached French people are to la chanson française, which literally translates to "French songs" but is much more than that. Chanson française is a very distinct genre of music and is intertwined with French culture and history. Several styles of chanson française have emerged over the years, but the defining feature that ties them all together is that it's all about the words. In this episode of French Connections we take you on a musical tour of la chanson française.

"Supa Team 4" is the first Netflix animation series written and produced in Africa and is a taste of what's to come from the continent's animation industry.

Legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro has recreated the 'lost' design of the Pony Coupe for Hyundai almost 50 years after the original sketch.

Dr. Dre turned down his idols because he didn't want his opinion of them to change.

Colonial looted art is finally being returned to its countries of origin. But new problems lie ahead, as former colonies now fear the return of looted art may take the place of a comprehensive reparation for colonial crimes.

Force-feeding infants is a deeply rooted cultural practice in many African countries, including Kenya, Malawi and Nigeria. Health experts warn that it is its dangerous and can even cause a child to die.

Kevin Aubert founded Senegal's last photo studio of its kind two years ago. In its darkrooms he hopes to rekindle his country's love for film photography and the analog process.