Journalist Afua Hirsch explores how Kenya, Ethiopia and Senegal are becoming the powerhouses of African culture.
TV series
African Renaissance
20201 season · 3 episodes
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 3 episodes
1
S1 E1Ethiopia
Aug 17, 202059 min
Afua Hirsch looks at how Ethiopian's proud history of independence had informed its art - and how its time under empire saw it develop its own sophisticated method of "Wax and Gold".
S1 E2Senegal
Aug 24, 202059 min
Afua Hirsch explores the emergence of Senegal from French colonial rule - and how the country expressed itself through art under its poet president Léopold Senghor.
S1 E3Kenya
Aug 31, 202059 min
Afua Hirsch concludes the series with a look at how art emerged in Kenya in a period of post-colonialism. Subjects include both the spiritual significance of art, and its means to create and reinforce stereotypes.
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- Where can I watch African Renaissance?
- African Renaissance is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of African Renaissance are there?
- African Renaissance has 1 season and 3 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of African Renaissance?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of African Renaissance. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on August 31, 2020.
- Who stars in African Renaissance?
- African Renaissance stars Afua Hirsch.
