In 1986, Nigerian playwright, poet, and essayist Wole Soyinka made history as the first African laureate to receive the Nobel ...

Burkina Faso has long been known for its artistic and cultural festivals, whose themes range from film to dance to theater ...

Jocelyn Bioh’s ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,’ a sharp comedy about the lives of African immigrants, gets West Coast premiere ...

A Greensboro hairstylist makes her stage debut with a dozen wigs she designed for Three Bone Theatre's "Jaja's African Hair ...

The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the conflict-battered West African ...

More than 150 African and European artists performed and over 4,500 theatre lovers were able to escape the country's grim ...

Stafford Berry Jr. is one of the first artisans awarded the Midwest Culture Bearers Award for his African-rooted dance, ...

One is immediately transported into the hair braiding shop, thanks to the theater’s intimate nature. Chairs with patrons line the front row of the theater seats while the television and air ...

Join the vibrant cultural scene in Durban with thrilling performances from renowned artists, captivating dance productions ...

OUGADOUGOU: The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the conflict-battered ...

Luckily, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” reminds us what the country is really about: community and opportunity. Three Bone Theatre’s production of the award-winning play opened last Friday ...

From dance performances to "Star Wars" soundtracks and jazz performances, see what's coming up this week and beyond.