What does it mean to be African now? Being African may refer to a broad range of identities and experiences, reflecting the continent’s rich cultural diversity.
To be African is to identify with the continent and all that it entails its triumphs and tragedies, beauty and vibrancy. Being African often entails having a deep connection to ancient beliefs and behaviors and a strong feeling of community and solidarity.
As a community, we praise and clap for an African who takes a risk and goes public with their artistic brilliance. Earlier in 2022, the Keep Walking Africa Top 30 list was given by the award-winning whiskey brand Johnnie Walker, powered by Trace Africa.
Lafalaise didn’t stop there; she also uses several of Africa’s precious stones in her artwork. Because of their significance in my backstory, cowries are my preferred medium. Years ago, this all began when I first became curious about African mysticism. Due to my lack of emotional investment in any one faith, I felt compelled to investigate the meaning of spirituality for myself. Whether you like it or not, I proudly display my history [by wearing the Cowries necklaces]. With great pride, I say, “I am African.”
Fanuel Leul, an Ethiopian digital artist, is another innovator who draws inspiration from his African heritage. To him, Afrofuturism is the creative vision of an African vision of Africa’s future. My interest in the fantastical notion of a utopian future found an outlet in afro-futurist art. Most of Africa’s artists probably share my sentiments. Fanuel spent most of his final years in the city of Dire Dawa, shown in many of his art.
Connecting with Fanuel’s observation, I believe that every media has the potential to ex accurately. Press Africa and the African experience. Jenny Muigai, a Kenyan filmmaker, has opted to work in movies. Jenny is a seasoned freelance writer with extensive expertise in the media production sector, and she has contributed to several works that explore the history of Kenya. Kang Quintus is another filmmaker who has taken a similar path. Kang is a Cameroonian director, writer, and actor who has received widespread acclaim for his groundbreaking contributions to the film industry and for inspiring a fresh new direction in African filmmaking. His movies have a universal appeal since they include stories and concepts that almost every person in Africa can identify with.