Arts and Culture

When looking into the music scene in Sudan, musician Islam Abdelmoniem Elbeiti cannot be missed. The eloquent outspoken musician is a bassist striving for change in Sudan. As CNN’s African Voices describes her, she is ‘striving...

In recent years, Hollywood has produced an ample number of films on the African continent — possibly more than any other continent besides North America and Europe. There are many Hollywood films on Egypt, Rwanda, Nigeria,...

Step into the vibrant world of Sudanese beauty and fashion with Amna Hamadto, an industry innovator who effortlessly blends traditional elegance with contemporary trends. And while the worlds of fashion and beauty thrive on expression, health...

Undeterred by Sudan’s incessant instability and repression, music has always been a constant and symbol of resilience that continues to capture the country’s unique and diverse cultural history. With more than 500 ethnic groups and 100...

Since the early days of Sudanese music, love, romance and affairs of the heart have always been common themes in our music. Many of the Sudanese songs we hear today are versions and/or remakes of songs...

Sudan is a nation blessed with diverse talents. From basket-weavers and sculptors, to jewellery makers and painters, art has always been an integral part of Sudanese culture. With recent developments in technology and social media, digital...

In the recent years, Sudan has witnessed a music movement of young Sudanese music artists from around the world, producing urban contemporary, original music in popular genres such as R&B, hip-hop and rap as well as...

At the age of only 49, Sudanese-Canadian musician, educator, and filmmaker Waleed Abdulhamid has cultivated a glowing career some veteran artists would envy. Born in Sudan, Abdulhamid began performing at the age of six. By 18,...

In this piece, Nihal dives deep into the forgotten narrative of being Sudanese....Read More

We had the pleasure of having a small chat with Assil Diab (Sudalove) about her work and the art scene in Sudan. ...Read More