As we begin our collaboration with museums to examine their African collections, we run into familiar challenges. Geography, music, and art don’t fit neatly into the borders most people associate with Africa. These borders—lines on maps that now divide countries—were...

There’s a story I’ve been reluctant to tell. It’s a narrative that doesn’t quite fit the image many have of Africa, of the "orphan in need" or the "lucky child" who found their way into Western-funded care. But the truth is, there’s more to our story than these...

What an incredible experience we had at Camp Bestival this year!  For the first time, African Activities took to the main stage—and what a moment it was! We couldn't be more thrilled to have had the opportunity to share our culture, music, and creativity with so many...