Minority Africa

Oct 8, 2024 | minorityafrica.org | Jackson Okata

Image Description: This artwork features three figures before a large gate with a lush landscape beyond. The central figure, shirtless and in light pants, gazes through the gate, flanked by two figures in half-colored coats bearing Kenya’s national colors. Faded text in the background reads “Title Deed,” evoking themes of land ownership and access barriers.

Sep 20, 2024 | minorityafrica.org | Mayowa Oyewale

Image Description: A surreal depiction of a screaming person in dark purple against a gray background with orange-tinted edges. In front of this person are a set of bent prison bars colored pink and marked with religious symbols in orange. Ibadan, Nigeria  — At eight, Peter Ade gave his life to Christ in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of the largest churches in Nigeria. Raised by pastors of the RCCG, Peter’s family attended church services from morning till evening every Sunday.

Sep 12, 2024 | minorityafrica.org | Gloriah Amondi

Image description: A portrait of the Kenyan musician Ashton Laurence against a backdrop of the city of Nairobi at night. Nairobi, Kenya (Minority Africa) — Though he may not remember, the first time I met Ashton Laurence was backstage at a music showcase in Nairobi last December. He was touching up his make-up, preparing to go on stage in a blonde wig, glitter mesh sleeves, and a long red train.

Sep 9, 2024 | minorityafrica.org | Wambui Mwaura |H.T Jagiri

Image description: A collage consisting of 2 women at the center, screenshots of tweets scattered behind them, and a protest poster in the front. The eyes of these women are covered in streaks of red, and on the background, there is an image of a protest. The tweets in this artwork are about cases of women who were murdered. Sarah Ndunge Musyoki, 20. On the evening of January 28, 2024, Sarah Ndunge Musyoki, a 20-year-old woman, was viciously attacked and stabbed while on her way to the market.

Aug 1, 2024 | minorityafrica.org | Zubaida Ibrahim

This story was edited and published in partnership with The New Humanitarian. With reporting support from Alzouma Seini Soumaila. Videos and photos by Al-Amin Muhammed Ibrahim. Animation by Gams Studios. Feature image description: In the Dan Dadji Makaou refugee settlement, a group of entrepreneurial refugees are breaking down soap base to create a fresh batch of handmade soap, which they will sell.