My Africa Is

A documentary series exposing a balanced side of Africa.  Visit our site: www.MyAfricaIs.com

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"Lusaka is warm most of the year, so we tend to gravitate towards pueces that are airy and summery. The slow-paced nature of the town means that we more often than not dress in some version of 'casual'."- @mafashio_zambia #MyAfricaIs #Curators #lusaka #zambia . . #fashionblogger #fashion #africanfashion #melanin #blackgirlmagic (at Lusaka, Zambia)

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"There's a misconception about Lusaka that there is no underground art scene. One of our favorite local visual artist right now is #starymwaba for his focus on progressive ideologies." -@mafashio_zambia #myafricais #curator #lusaka #zambia. Seen here the work of Stary Mwaba. . . #blackart #africanart #art #instagood #renaissance #africancities #painting #illustration #popart

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"One hidden gem we go to, to find serenity is the Monkey Pools. Its a body of lakes, that are clear blue, you can hang out, and swim in the lakes. Its so calming."-@mafashio_zambia #myafricais #lusaka #curator . . #TravelAfrica #africancities #monkeypools #zambia #discoverzambia (at Monkey Pools)

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"We are in love with Lusaka’s few remaining old buildings, reminiscent of 1950’s Zambia. We appreciate all the new buildings and development, but it’s interesting to see where the city started."- @mafashio_zambia #MyAfricaIs #Lusaka #Curators Pictured here the Anglican Cathedral in Lusaka, Zambia #Lusakalife #Zambia #lusaka #architecture #vintage #landscape #TravelAfrica #history #Documentary #photography (at Lusaka, Zambia)

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"One of my favorite streets in Accra is High Street in Jamestown. Its always bustling thanks to bodacious fisherfolk living there."- @wanlov our #Accra #curator continues to give us a peek into his world in the capital city of Ghana. Pictured here #Jamestown High Street during #chalewote . . 📷: @victoria_okoye #myafricais #africanstories #africanpeople #documentary #Africancities #travelAfrica (at Jamestown, Accra)

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"I'm inspired by the vim of street hawkers chasing cars to make a sale in the hot sun to the vigor of children playing in water-filled potholes after it rains."- @wanlov #MyAfricaIs #curator . . A street hawker flaps his spongers in #Kaneshiemarket in #Accra (📷: @fotombo) (at Kaneshie Market)

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"Ghana is my home. Its where I've grown up, its where I've met most of the people I know."- @wanlov #MyAfricaIs #Accra curator of the week. In case you're not familiar with the work of Wanlov the Kubolor, he is one of Ghana's most innovative artists. Playing in the milieu of music and film, speaking the out on the ills society, and creating musical gems as he does so. #Repost @wanlov ・・・ 🎵🎵🎵"Back Again" with @tawiahmusic 🎥by #reddkatpictures #musicmonday

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Shoot day #2. Shout out to @ty.bowen for allowing us to invade their space. (at Plush cutter Barbershop)

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@laolunyc for #Myafricais #art #afromysterics #documentary #film #instagood #africanart #blackcreatives #blackexcellence (at Bedford-Stuyvesant)

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New story coming soon w/ @laolunyc. #nigerianart #art #afromysterics #bodypaint (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)

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This is @essieizspicy. She makes spices from scratch with deep flavors from the continent and around the world that are 🔥🔥🔥 She's taking @essiespice global but needs your help. Check out her indiegogo campaign not just to donate, but to hear her story, and understand why her movement to bring food alive is so important and reflects her roots in #ghana. Link in HER bio. #myafricais #ghana #instagood #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #africangirlskillinit

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This is #ZulaikhaPatel one of the figures of the Pretoria Girls High School protests that refused to be silenced when the natural hair that grows out of her head, and her native language were deemed to be against school policy. #wcw #myafricais #solidarity #pretoriagirlshigh #pretoria

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#MyAfricaIs #ChaleWote2016 w/ @jabdvlai Day 6: The best part of Chale Wote? The people. Known faces, old names, new acquaintances - a kaleidoscope of people from all walks of life, both near and far, coming together to experience and appreciate art, creativity and life. See you again next year in #Accra, the center of the world! #SpiritRobot #CirqVoyage. For a complete review of the entire festival check out @circumspecte_

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#MyAfricaIs #ChaleWote w/ @jabdvlai Day 6: Weaving through the crowds? Don't forget to look down! Beautiful artwork and paintings like this one from artists like @mohawudu of @nimaartgh dotted the long street of the festivities. #MyAfricaIs #CirqVoyage #SpiritRobot

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#MyAfricaIs #ChaleWote2016 w/ @jabdvlai Day 6: Stunts are a highlight of the two-day street festival. Between roller-skate antics, bicycle gymnastics, and acrobats on stilts, on -lookers had a lot to see. #CirqVoyage #SpiritRobot

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#MyAfricaIs #ChaleWote2016 w/ @jabdvlai Day 6: Jamestown. At the heart of #Accra and an iconic part of Ghana's history. Venue for the annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival by @accradotalt. The #Jamestown #lighthouse is a must visit when in town. #CirqVoyage #SpiritRobot

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#MyAfricaIs #ChaleWote2016 w/ @jabdvlai Day 4: The LABs: An intellectual expedition on the theme of #SpiritRobot through film, music, and discussions. First up was the film "The Forgotten Ancient Kingdoms" by first-time filmmaker Mandiaya Sumani Seyni at the W.E.B. Dubois Center. It was great learning about the origins of Northern Ghana's tribes and kingdoms, my origins. I was also delighted to realize I could understand many of the other Northern Ghanaian languages! We are all connected! #CirqVoyage