Name: Africa rising with Afua Hirsch
Released: 2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Afua Hirsch

TV Show · Documentary · Special Interest

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.

2020 · 49m

Starring Afua Hirsch

Director Russell Barnes

EPISODE 1

Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, Afua Hirsch traces a proud 3,000 year history as significant as any civilisation in the west.
EPISODE 2

Senegal

Afua Hirsch discovers a country with a cultural influence far beyond its size.
EPISODE 3

Kenya

In Kenya, a state created barely a century ago, Afua Hirsch explores how the British spun an idealised stereotype while carving out a brutal empire.
EPISODE 1

Morocco

Afua explores how a younger generation of Moroccan creatives are transforming old traditions into new music, art, weaving and photography, with women spearheading the change.
EPISODE 2

Nigeria

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.
EPISODE 3

South Africa

Afua Hirsch discovers new art, music and theater in South Africa's townships as she explores creativity emerging in amapiano dancing, hair braiding and black surf culture.