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Africa on its own terms and in full voice - across Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. Uncovering the energy and ambition of creatives reinventing African...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two
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Season 1

  • Morocco
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    Morocco

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/13/2023

    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.

    Director: Alex Brisland

    Writer: N/A

  • Nigeria
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    Nigeria

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/20/2023

    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.

    Director: Jason Ferguson

    Writer: N/A

  • South Africa
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    South Africa

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/27/2023

    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.

    Director: Alex Thomas

    Writer: N/A