Kalangu Magazine

Your African magazine. Kalangu sees another side of Africa, an often untold and hidden, but just in front of our eyes. We cover events happening in Africa that challenge the mainstream media. What stories aren't you been told?

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Africa's longest serving leader re-elected with 94%

Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang extended his rule 36-year ruling further after winning last Sunday’s presidential election. The President acknowledged that the oil-rich nation may be tired of him but that he had "dedicated his life to the country."

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Bullfighting- Uganda's new tourist attraction or animal cruelty?

Located on the hills of Mountain Elgon, Bududa is not much of a tourist attraction. Although it is the only place in Uganda where communities have bullfighting activities, it remains quite unknown for the world – and Uganda. Whereas some argue that bullfight is animal cruelty, others hope to see a modern tourist attraction centre set up.

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Police fires against students' anti-rape protest - Kalangu

"Are you sure you still want to go through with this?" a management at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa, told a female student who wanted to report a rape. “You’ll ruin his reputation.”

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How the queen of flamenco came to love herself - Kalangu

Buika, the queen of flamenco, is set to perform at Carnegie Hall. Her voice may be hailed for being raspy and even dirty but it has not always been well received. Born to political refugees parents in Spain she has found her voice from not belonging anywhere. Buika reveals why she hates labels and sadness, and why women should embrace loneliness.

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"Of course after my sterilization, it was clear that it was over for me with the Hitler Youth"

Not many know of the African-Germans who lived in Nazi Germany. Hans Haucke, son of an Algerian soldier, was one of them. He joined the Hitler Youth but was sterilized in accordance with the racial laws.

Read Hans’ story.

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“If there's a revolution, there is a post revolution”

It has been a hectic year for Smockey, one of Burkina’s most popular musicians and activists. The artist uses music to encourage political activism and released in 2015 his fifth album, Pre’revolution. He remains hopeful about the future despite of Burkina’s turbulent past and recent terror attacks.

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Remembering Patrice Lumumba: 55 years later

Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first democratically elected prime minister, played an important role in the fight for the country’s independence. But he angered many along the way. His abruptly short ruling has left a void of what Congo could have been today, 55 years later.

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African Nobel Prize winners through the years - Kalangu

Can't get enough of the Nobel? We have listed all the African winners since 1901! Find out more about the Nobel laureates through the years!

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Raw food girl cleansing toxic world - Kalangu

Nigerian- American raw food expert Esosa Edosomwan has launched her third book about raw food and health. We talked acne, sneezing of crackers, low energy, intoxication and the prejudice that black people are not healthy.

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On Sunday, 29 November, 5.5 million Burkinabes are expected at the polls to elect the next president.

Kalangu presents to you the 14 candidates.

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"Music knows no boundaries" - Kalangu

Talented Zimbabwean artist and mbira-player Piwai is releasing her first album. We talked creativity, spirituality, racism and the strength of overcoming fear. Read and share <3 

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"Desirable for international jobs and yet I can't get an interview as a receptionist in Sweden?" - Kalangu

It took Emily Joof 4 years and 210 applications before she even was called to her first job interview in Sweden. Meanwhile she was offered interviews from companies abroad. Why?

Read her story

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"Africa is about to be recolonized again" - Kalangu

"Africa is about to be recolonized again," warns political scientist Aziz Fall in an interview with Kalangu Magazine. Read why remembering the past is very important to prevent this.

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Remembering Thomas Sankara, the living ghost - Kalangu

It is 28 years ago since Thomas Sankara was killed. This is everything you need to know about the iconic leader who wanted to free Burkina and Africa from imperialism.

A must read to understand why Sankara is still Burkina Faso's and one of Africa's foremost leaders!

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Is Sweden denying its colonial past? - Kalangu

Today, 9 October, marks the 168th year since Sweden abolished slavery on its colony in Saint Barthélemy. Sweden ruled over the Caribbean island for over 90 years and was in 1847 one of the last countries in Europe to abolish slavery. But Sweden does not recognize its part in the transatlantic slave trade.

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Election won't be delayed by those ‘rowing against current of history,’ says President at UN - Kalangu

What is happening in Burkina Faso at the moment? Is Kafando really back in power. And when will next election be? Read our Ouaga- correspondant's article.

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Time for Stockholm's second Africa Fashion Week - Kalangu

Read Kalangu Magazine article about Africa Fashion Week Stockholm 2015 that starts tmrw. Founder Aysha Jones on what African fashion really is about and why cultural appropriation can be good. Enjoy! (Me, I'm looking for some heels to wear for tmrw ^^)