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African Contemporary Art is Commanding Record Prices — and New Respect
Auction records keep falling as collectors worldwide wake up to a scene that African curators have championed for decades.
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From Downtown Stalls to Global Runways: Ugandan Fashion’s Big Turn
Designers mixing Kitenge with contemporary cuts are landing international showcases — and building an industry at home.
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The Artisan Economy is Finding New Life in Old Hands
Weavers, carvers and metalsmiths are connecting centuries-old craft traditions to contemporary design markets.
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From Celebrity to Business Empire: How African Stars Are Monetising Influence
Musicians with beverage lines, comedians with production houses, athletes with venture funds. The African celebrity economy has entered its ownership era.
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Kampala’s Art Scene Steps Onto the Global Stage
Galleries, collectors and biennales are discovering what Kampala's artists have known for years — this is one of Africa's most original creative capitals.