David Adjaye is one of the world's most sought-after architects. Born in Tanzania to Ghanaian parents he is now based in London.
David Adjaye —
David Adjaye is one of the world's most sought-after architects. Born in Tanzania to Ghanaian parents he is now based in London.
Time Magazine has listed economist Dambisa Moyo as one of the "100 most Influential People in the World." Born in Zambia, Moyo went to university in the UK and the United States. Her books "Dead Aid" and "How the West was Lost" have been controversial and influential.
Dambisa Moyo —
Time Magazine has listed economist Dambisa Moyo as one of the "100 most Influential People in the World." Born in Zambia, Moyo went to university in the UK and the United States. Her books "Dead Aid" and "How the West was Lost" have been controversial and influential.
South African vocalist and producer Spoeke Mathambo has pioneered a kind of "township tech" that incorporates elements of electro, house and dubstep. His tunes can be heard on discerning dancefloors around the world.
Spoeke Mathambo —
South African vocalist and producer Spoeke Mathambo has pioneered a kind of "township tech" that incorporates elements of electro, house and dubstep. His tunes can be heard on discerning dancefloors around the world.
Singer Mayra Andrade is a true globetrotter. Born in Cuba, raised in Cape Verde, she has also lived in Senegal, Angola and Germany, and now lives in Paris. Her jazzy bossa nova ballads are winning her fans all over the world.
Mayra Andrade —
Singer Mayra Andrade is a true globetrotter. Born in Cuba, raised in Cape Verde, she has also lived in Senegal, Angola and Germany, and now lives in Paris. Her jazzy bossa nova ballads are winning her fans all over the world.
Artist Chris Ofili was born in Manchetser, England to Nigerian parents. His work has drawn inspiration from a research trip to Zimbabwe. He is a former winner of Britain's prestigious Turner Prize for art, and his works include "No Woman, No Cry," pictured.
Chris Ofili —
Artist Chris Ofili was born in Manchetser, England to Nigerian parents. His work has drawn inspiration from a research trip to Zimbabwe. He is a former winner of Britain's prestigious Turner Prize for art, and his works include "No Woman, No Cry," pictured.
London-based fashion designer Hazel Aggrey-Orleans was born in Germany to a German mother and Nigerian father, and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She says her colorful designs reflect her multi-cultural background and global travels.
Hazel Aggrey-Orleans —
London-based fashion designer Hazel Aggrey-Orleans was born in Germany to a German mother and Nigerian father, and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She says her colorful designs reflect her multi-cultural background and global travels.
Andy Allo is a Cameroonian singer and guitarist who's now based in the United States. She has performed with Prince and produces what she describes as "alter-hip-soul."
Andy Allo —
Andy Allo is a Cameroonian singer and guitarist who's now based in the United States. She has performed with Prince and produces what she describes as "alter-hip-soul."
Now 72 years old, South African musician Hugh Masekela proves you don't have to be young to be an Afropolitan. "Hugh Masekela is definitely Afropolitan," says Brendah Nyakudya, editor of Afropolitan magazine. "He has traveled the world but has come back and lives in Soweto with his people."
Hugh Masekela —
Now 72 years old, South African musician Hugh Masekela proves you don't have to be young to be an Afropolitan. "Hugh Masekela is definitely Afropolitan," says Brendah Nyakudya, editor of Afropolitan magazine. "He has traveled the world but has come back and lives in Soweto with his people."