Africa
Is South Africa experiencing a new creative revolution?
Art and expression post-Apartheid — Documentary Shield and Spear reveals the limits to freedom of expression in South Africa today and introduces the "Rainbow Generation" driving an exciting new wave of creativity.
Written by: Alex King
Meet Tuareg rebel rockers Terakaft
Lost in translation — Their story has been called the most compelling in music and “the most rock ‘n’ roll of them all.” But for Tinariwen, who formed in a rebel training camp run by Muammar Gaddafi – and their offshoot Terakaft – rock ’n’ roll doesn’t mean women, sex and drugs. It means using guitars not guns to fight for a brighter future.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran
Reflections on Nigeria’s historic presidential election
from documentary photographer Jason Andrew — Fears of Boko Haram, vote rigging and political violence couldn’t stop Nigerians from voting for the country’s first democratic transfer of power.
Written by: Alex King
How does an African former child soldier adjust to life in London?
SIXTEEN. A British Feature Film — Sixteen features British actor Roger Jean Nsengiyumva whose Rwandan past is testament to what can happen when you persevere against all odds.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Terakaft announce new album and live date
Desert rock pioneers — Tuareg rebel rockers Terakaft share behind-the-scenes video for new album Alone.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Is Zambia Africa's new skate hotspot?
Zambian skating is blowing up — Elijah Zgambo may be responsible for the evolution of skateboarding in Zambia, but it was dodging skinheads as a black skater in Russia where he first discovered his passion.
Written by: Alex King
Virunga captures a fierce battle over the world’s last mountain gorillas
Ex-snowboarder nominated for best documentary Oscar — Deep in the Congo, filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel met a community willing to risk their lives for another species.
Written by: Alex King
Remembering Fela Kuti: afrobeat pioneer and political rabble-rouser
Win a copy of Finding Fela — Huck pays tribute to an African soul rebel and offers you the chance to win a copy of Alex Gibney’s new Fela Kuti documentary.
Written by: Michael Fordham
What is the future of street photography?
Part 1: Africa - Identity and Inequality — Jackie Higgins is the author of The World Atlas of Street Photography. In this three part series, Jackie reveals the key trends and brightest talents driving street photography forward around the world. First up, Africa.
Written by: Jackie Higgins
WAFFLESNCREAM
Huck Indies — African youth are building a new skate lifestyle industry on their own terms at WAFFLESNCREAM.
Written by: Alex King
