Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch (2023)
Africa on its own terms and in full voice - across Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. Uncovering the energy and ambition of creatives reinventing African music, fashion and film.
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Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Morocco
Release Date: 2023-06-13Afua explores how a younger generation of Moroccan creatives are transforming old traditions into thrilling new music, art, weaving and photography, with women spearheading the change.
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Episode 2 - Nigeria
Release Date: 2023-06-20Afua Hirsch explores the energy and ambition of Nigerian fashion, film and music, asking what drives young Nigerians to succeed in everything from Afrobeats to Nollywood.
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Episode 3 - South Africa
Release Date: 2023-06-27Afua Hirsch discovers new art, music and theatre in South Africa’s townships as she explores creativity emerging in amapiano dancing, hair braiding and black surf culture.