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.
Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch: Season 1 - 3 Episode s
1x1 - Morocco
June 13, 2023
Afua 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.
1x2 - Nigeria
June 20, 2023
Afua 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.
1x3 - South Africa
June 27, 2023
Afua 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.
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