A larger and diverse continent such as Africa has a lot to offer the world of popular culture. Here are just some examples of great music, film and poetry coming out of Africa.

Music: The Very Best

The Very Best is a group that brings together LondonÔÇÖs Radioclit and MalawiÔÇÖs Esau Mwamwaya. This┬ácollaboration┬ácreates a┬ádifferent┬ásound that combines upbeat┬átraditional┬ámusic of┬áMalawi┬áwith┬áBritish┬ádance┬áand hip-hop.┬áTheir┬álatest album ÔÇÿMTMTMKÔÇÖ (which apperently stands for ÔÇÿMore To Malawi Than MadonnaÔÇÖs KidsÔÇÖ) showcases The Very BestÔÇÖs best work; including the┬áuplifting┬áelcto-afrobeat hit ÔÇÿKondaineÔÇÖ.

Movies: Nairobi Half-Life

Nairobi Half-Life tells the story of Mwas, a young Kenyan with dreams of becoming a famous actor, who leaves his rural home for opportunity in Nairobi. In the capital, however, Mwas quickly falls into a world of  small time crime. The film, which is heart-warmingly directed by David Giton, was the first Kenyan film to be considered for an Oscar.

Poetry: The Institute of Taxi Poetry

ÔÇÿThe Institute of Taxi PoetryÔÇÖ by Imraan Coovadia throws together poetry, satire and detectives to tell of the mysterious death of South African poet Solly Greenfield. Without centring around South AfricaÔÇÖs past of┬áapartheid┬áCoovadia has written a captivating novel and a great┬áintroduction┬áto Taxi Poetry.