VIDEO: Egypt artist who overcame expectations

Egyptian painter Hassan Al-Shark talks to the BBC about overcoming his family's disapproval and a lack of formal training to become one of Egypt's best known artists with pieces on display in galleries across Europe and the US.

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VIDEO: Ethiopian artist takes on politics

Ethiopian artist Ephrem Solomon draws on his heritage, which is also Eritrean, to critique government politics across Africa. Now for the first time he is showing his work in London.

 

11 years ago

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VIDEO: Tunisia's Islamic street artist

After his family was persecuted under Tunisia's ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, street artist Karim Jabbari has found his own way of expressing his thoughts and feelings.

 

10 years ago

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VIDEO: US Ethiopian artist's ode to the 'Afro'

A song praising the perfect Afro hairdo features in the new album by Ethiopian artist Meklit Hadero.

 

10 years ago

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VIDEO: Egyptian artist's junk revolution

Egyptian artist Rami el-Fass sculpts exclusively from discarded junk, which he then returns to the street in its recycled form.

 

10 years ago

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VIDEO: Nigeria artist's aim: Ink, not blood

As Nigeria's delayed elections cause tension and create the prospect of a real contest, the BBC's Will Ross meets an artist in Lagos who has launched a campaign for peace.

 

10 years ago

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VIDEO: From slum to hip-hop artist-activist

Octopizzo, the Nairobi hi-hop artist, speaks to the BBC about his inspiration and giving young people living in the ghetto "something to be proud of."

 

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Kichupa cha leo Song - Ielewe Mitaa, Artist - Fid Q (Official Video)

 

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VIDEO: Egypt elections 'will be transparent'

Egypt's interim prime minister says next week's presidential elections will be free and fair.

 

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VIDEO: The influence of Egypt's army

President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, the former Army chief, is the fifth Egyptian leader drawn from the armed forces.

 

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