Breaking NewsFeatures+Freedom ProjectImpact Your WorldInside Africa2 degreesCNN HeroesAll FeaturesRegionsU.S. PoliticsMoneyEntertainmentTechSportTravelStyleHealthVideoVRLive TV Search »International Edition+U.S.InternationalArabicEspañolSet edition preference:U.S.InternationalConfirmInternational Edition+U.S.InternationalArabicEspañolSet edition preference:U.S.InternationalConfirmHomeRegionsU.S.AfricaAmericasAsiaChinaEuropeMiddle EastOpinionU.S. Politics45CongressSecurityThe NineTrumpmericaStateBusinessMarketsTechLuxuryStarsScreenBingeCultureMediaBusinessCultureGadgetsFutureStartupsSportFootballGolfTennisMotorsportHorseracingEquestrianSailingSkiingTravelWonderFood & DrinkPlayStayVideosFashionDesignArchitectureArtsAutosLuxuryHealthDiet + FitnessLiving WellParenting + FamilyVital SignsFeaturesFreedom ProjectImpact Your WorldInside Africa2 degreesCNN HeroesAll FeaturesVideoVideo newsFeature showsHLNTV showsTV scheduleFaces of CNN WorldwideCNNVRHow To Watch VRArchivesMore…WeatherCNN ProfilesLeadershipPressroomPartner sitesiReportWork for CNNU.S.InternationalEspañolArabicSet edition preference:U.S.InternationalConfirmFacebookTwitterInstagramAfro-Brazilian architecture is vanishing from LagosAfro-Brazilians: From slave to returneeCan Lagos save its Brazilian buildings?The Nigerians who sambaAbout Inside AfricaEach week, Inside Africa highlights the true diversity of the continent as seen through the prism of different cultures and religions and the mediums of art, music, travel and literature.Read more about CNN's special reports policy.Top stories What a hunter-gatherer diet does to the bodyDNA discovery reveals genetic history of ancient EgyptiansSongs from Ukerewe, Tanzania's island of albinosWatch on CNN TVShowtimes:(All times GMT)Friday: 17:30Saturday: 03:30, 11:30, 18:30Sunday: 04:30Tuesday: 09:30Thursday: 04:30 Watch last week's show'When corals die off, we die off' Seychelles: 115 islands vs climate changeAfter the storm: How to rebuild a coral reefThe Seychellois is making a difference You might've missed...Eritrea and Angola make UNESCO World Heritage list for the first time'Lost' early photographs shed light on Sudan's Nuba and Latuka tribesAn animal's lifeWorld's last male northern white rhino joins Tinder in bid to save speciesTanzanian Maasai turn wildlife warriors to save lionsJane Goodall: Primatologist reflects on a lifetime in the field Exposing the ivory trade pushing elephants to extinctionAfrica's archaeological treasuresOldest Homo sapiens fossils discovered in MoroccoExploring Sudan's forgotten pyramids, home of the 'black pharaohs'Egypt unearths 8 mummies in 3,500-year-old tombsAncient Fez meets 21st century with massive renovation Arts and cultureZambian film explores plight of women accused of witchcraftThe unstoppable rise of Kenyan ballet prodigy Joel KiokoWomen-only rally takes on the Moroccan Sahara with just a compassMillions of discarded flip flops posing huge hazard to ocean lifeBest of Inside Africa HighlightsXhosa film breaks LGBT taboos and ignites debateInside the dark world of trophy huntingRare color images of North Africa, c.1899On the road to Lalibela, Ethiopia's New JerusalemIncredible tribal traditions from across AfricaAre Saharan nomads the world's toughest people?Meet KK, the only female surfer in Sierra LeoneThe Mundari: The tribe dying for their cowsIn photos: Life after Boko HaramInside the Black Mambas anti-poaching unitEthiopia: Site of the Ark of the Covenant?The king with 100 wivesNever miss a show The makings of a Mamelodi masterpieceRecycled materials turned South African artCan art be the great equalizer? Entrepreneurs and artists in South Africa use their craft to create change and make a lasting impact in their communityThe camera that catches poachers in the darkKenya's black rhinos are being microchippedHow technology saved an abandoned baby rhino Can art be the great equalizer? Meet the guardians of Zambia's largest national park Protectors versus poachersGear up with Zambia's Gaboon Viper Squad as they guard the country's threatened elephant populationAre these the cutest elephants in West Africa?Visit the orphanage where rescued elephants get a second chance at life and a new familySierra Leone: One woman's journey of discovery How hope emerged from the horror of ebolaDespite losing his immediate family Sylvester Kabba made a full recovery and now dreams of becoming a doctorA mystery solved and a new family foundFind out how a simple DNA test changed this woman's lifeSouth Africa's biking meccaEight days, 435 miles and one sweet bike raceMaking mountain biking accessible to everyone Young designers headline Cape Town fashion week Behind the scenes: The making of a fashion showDesigner debutantes prove their mettle on the runwayPower of dance in Nairobi's poorest communitiesWelcoming Bach and Beethoven into Kibera Joel Kioko: Kenya's rising ballet dancerOn the frankincense trail in SomaliaA coveted commodityOne researcher's quest to track down the valuable Frankincense tree in a remote corner of SomaliaSomalia's role in global Frankincense tradeHow Somalia is meeting the worldwide demand for fragrant FrankincenseCape Town's growing car culture leaves competitors in the dustDJ Ready D is changing the rules of the roadA new generation of drivers are drifting, dueling and daring each other to make the sport safe and successfulCustomization movement brings the style to Cape Town's carsSome revel in speed, slide and smoke, but "stance" is all about styleProtecting Kenya's underwater animal kingdomKenya is famed for safari animals but its underwater animal kingdom is just as diverse and in need of protection.Discovering Kenya's little known dolphinsFor the past five years, locals have made efforts to help these animals survive.Your old flip flops are ruining the oceanThree billion flip flops are bought every year globally -- and many eventually they make their way into the ocean.The sweet science of Ghanaian boxingAfrica's boxing mecca Fight night in Accra Fez's ancient library opens doors to 21st centuryOldest medina in the world receives overhaulPreserving some of the rarest books in existenceBringing Nelson Mandela's story to the big screenWhat do Avengers and Tomb Raider have in common? How to make a movie in South Africa Rwandan kids defying the odds through danceA movement grows on the streets of KigaliThe performance of a lifetime Turning South African wine into beautiful brandyShaken not stirred: Biodiversity in your MartiniHave you tried the brandy cart?Inside the world of traditional South African healingWhen physical, spiritual and ancestral worlds become oneHow Sangoma healers channel ancestral spiritsRaising Kenya's orphaned elephantsHow to save orphan elephantsThe David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is rescuing and rehabilitating baby elephants abandoned due to drought, poaching and conflict.The elephant social networkDid you know a female elephant typically knows about 100 other elephants?How humans threaten elephant habitatsThe Amboseli Trust for Elephants monitors the animals' migration corridors -- and how they're being disrupted by human development.Youssou N'dour on Senegal's world music legacySenegal dances between its past and futureA new generation of musicians look to Mbalax for inspirationMaasai tribe's struggle to preserve wildlifeA tribe in Tanzania that has traditionally lived in harmony with nature is changing its ways as it faces new challenges such as population growth.Fighting to keep lions aliveWildlife Warriors and conservationists talk about their struggle to engage Tanzania's Maasai tribe in wildlife preservation.Killing lions as a rite of passageCompared to the 1960s, Tanzania's ever growing Maasai tribe kills four times more lions per year. Conservationist groups are trying to stop this practice.Saving endangered animals through puppetryMaking puppets of endangered speciesSouth African master puppeteer Roger Titley shows his latest designs of disappearing animalsJoin the street parade celebrating elephants People of Barrydale, South Africa, parade and put on a show about the elephants that once populated their areaJane Goodall: Conservation revolutionaryInside Gombe Stream National ParkOn the eastern banks of Lake Tanganyika lies Tanzania's smallest National Park, Gombe — home to chimpanzees made famous by conservationist Jane Goodall.Swazi jewelers making headlines from old newsHow tech is saving Gombe's chimpanzeesThe Jane Goodall Institute, dedicated to preserving African great apes, pioneered the idea of forest monitors.Why music celebrities in Swaziland have day jobsFew superstars in Swaziland can afford to live off music, despite their growing audiences. Discover Swaziland's nascent music sceneMeet the soul, jazz and hip hop stars from one of Africa's smallest nations.Why Swaziland's music stars have day jobsFew stars in Swaziland afford to live off their art, despite their growing audiences. Find out how they cope and what they hope to achieve.Listen to Africa's next music sensationSwaziland's musicians hope to put their country on the world map by bringing in their culture's rich and little known traditions.Cape Town's hip hop counter-culture Youngsta CPT: Rising star of South African hip hop25-year-old Capetonian Youngsta CPT is taking his hometown by storm, rapping about the realities of his life in South Africa.Dressing Cape Town's hip hop talentAnthony Smith's label 2Bop makes stylish clothes that have their roots in Cape Town's skateboarding and hip hop scene. Uganda's lacrosse team tastes successPromoting lacrosse in UgandaAs captain of the Ugandan lacrosse team, Patrick Oriana encourages young people across Africa to get involved in the sport.How Ugandan lacrosse defies the oddsUgandan team captain Patrick Oriana is on a mission to get more Ugandans to play lacrosse. CNN catches up with this talented player as he organizes a local competition.Move over WWE - This is Senegalese wrestlingSenegal's wrestlers are heroes of the people. They keep the traditional ceremonies alive in an age modernization. Senegal's wrestling rootsFind out more about the history and culture behind Senegalese wresting. A day in the life of a wrestlerFind out what it is like to live the lifestyle of a Senegalese wrestler. Xhosa beads reveal history of a peoplePraise poetry of the Xhosa Ancient beadwork brightens modern clothingA history of the Zulu, as told by dance'Umzansi': the famous Zulu war dance Behind the curtain of 'Africa Umoja'Coupe-Decale: Ivory Coast's 24 hour party peopleCoupe-Decale: the soundtrack of Ivory CoastSpending time with Serge BeynaudAn evening in Ivory CoastThe true story behind 'Queen of Katwe'From Kampala's slums to red carpet successChanging lives, one chess move at a timeSaving turtles in Sao Tome and PrincipeHow Sao Tome and Principe embraced ecotourismSao Tome and Principe is promoting small-scale, high-end tourism, preserving the island's ecosystems so they can be enjoyed for years to come.Evolving and preserving Sao Tome's ecosystemsSao Tome and Principe's amazing biodiversity has drawn scientists to try and conserve the country's wildlife -- from deep under the ocean to the depths of the forest.Prayers, poop and potions: The life of a Bara tribe zebuHeading up the herdThe power of the zebu cowCelebrating until the cows come homeMatatu culture: Documenting Nairobi's 'museums on wheels'Matatus: Cultural museums on wheelsPimp my ride: the art of matutus Preserving the matatu culture for the futureZanzibar is crumbling. These artisans are putting it back togetherFamadihana: The family reunion where the dead get an inviteUnearthing the dead in MadagascarThe Malagasy people share a profound respect for their ancestors. Some tribes even honor their dead by exhuming their remains for community festivities.Dancing with the deadDuring Famadihana, the Merina tribe of Madagascar exhumes the remains of their ancestors, wraps them in silk and dances with the corpses. Turning of the bonesAfter dancing with their dead, the Merina tribe of Madagascar returns the remains to their ancestral crypt. The incredible story behind the Zaouli mask danceIvory Coast's village of artistsThe artistic inhabitants of the Sotheca village come from all over the Ivory Coast, united by a shared aim: to keep this country's traditions alive.How to make a mask worthy of the spiritsFor artisans in Grand-Bassam, sculpt masking is a family affair -- and an important way to uphold Ivory Coast traditions. Spirit meets human in this sacred mask danceIn the Ivory Coast village of Sotheca, the country's traditional masked dances are enduring and thriving.Sao Tome and Principe's chocolate revivalThe island nation of Sao Tome and Principe is returning to its agricultural roots and producing a new product -- high end chocolateSao Tome and Principe regenerates its plantationsThey are an echo of a dark period of history, but now Sao Tome and Principe's colonial-era plantation buildings are taking on a new lease of life.How cocoa shaped Sao Tome and PrincipeCocoa played a key role in Sao Tome and Principe's history and now this small island is reclaiming overgrown colonial plantations for the future.Schoolkids go global thanks to ancient Zulu instrument Awakening the innate musicality of childrenCNN visits Marimba Works -- A marimba introductory program for kids -- designed to entrance, enchant and teach. Magic of marimbasCombing music, movement, and storytelling, the marimba has carried its distinctive sound through generations across Africa.The marimba: When tradition meets modernityCNN visits the world's largest marimba and steel pan festival to listen to the rich, modern sounds of this age-old instrument.Lesotho's caves: Home to thousands of years of historyKeeping up the tradition: Reviving classical taraab Taraab music is integral to Zanzibar's heritage - one young singer is determined to make it part of Zanzibar's future too.Let the music play onOne young musician is following in the footsteps of Zanzibar musical legend Bi Kidude to stop taraab music from being silenced.Bi Kidude - Queen of taraab music Can a new generation of women find their voice and follow in the footsteps of Zanzibar's musical legend Bi Kidude? 'We're telling stories' - Mozambique's take on jazzMozambique is embarking on a new musical journey - fusing traditional musical storytelling with contemporary jazz.All that jazz - Mozambique's lively music sceneMozambique's thriving jazz scene includes a rich history, the MoreJazz festival and the MoreJazz big band.Maputo: Mozambique's creative heartMaputo - the Mozambican capital - is a haven for creatives. CNN visits a lively local jazz club to learn more.How football is changing lives in Cape VerdeCan Cape Verde retain its football dominance?Cape Verde have affirmed their status as a football team to be reckoned with - can they sustain this reputation?Cape Verde football team defies oddsCape Verde's football players are inspiring, symbolizing and uniting their remote, disparate nation. How Morocco's natural beauty inspires musicFind out how famous Moroccan performer Douzi draws inspiration from the heritage, history and natural beauty of his country to move African folk music into the mainstream. African folk music goes mainstreamNorth African "Rai" music was born a century ago in Algeria, out of a progressive social movement. Today, this folk music is gaining a global audience, largely due to the famous Moroccan performer Douzi.How ancient rock artists mixed paintsIn the magical alchemy of rock art, stone scrapings, wild bird eggs and human saliva were some of the ingredients used to create age-old paintings.How tattoos and graffiti echo ancient rock artWe go on a unique tour of Johannesburg's thriving street art and evolving tattoo scene, finding out how rock art has influenced us today.Lamu: The island where cars are bannedRock art's legacy on the streets of JohannesburgDid ancient Egypt suffer from climate change?New clues in hunt for Nefertiti's tombThe new voice of Moroccan resistance musicBy Tom Bouchier Hayes and Thomas Page, for CNNWhat happens when you combine Spanish, French, African and Arabic music? Painting a picture of Cape Verde's mixed heritageKiki Lima, one of Cape Verde's most famous artists, depicts the islands' mixed European and African heritage through stunning art work.Explore Cape Verde's historyIn the fifteenth century the Portuguese colonized a small, uninhabited archipelago, and made it the center of the slave trade. How an active volcano affects island lifeOne of Cape Verde's volcanoes has erupted twice in the last 21 years, providing fertile soil for wine making, and sometimes destroying nearby villages.Cycling powers social change in rural South AfricaQhubeka's 'Bicycle Changes Lives' campaign is providing bikes so children in rural areas can ride to school, instead of walking for hours.Italy, training ground for top African cyclistsSouth Africa's based team 'Dimension Data for Qhubeka' goes through intensive training to compete at world's best cycling competitions. Representing Africa in top cycling competitionsAfrica's first professional cycling team is on a mission to win major championships, one of those races is the Tour of California.Lesotho's valley of the ancestorsJourney through Badimong, the Valley of the Ancestors, brimming with baptismal pools and the huts and caves of spiritual guides and healers.Explore the caves of LesothoWe join the Basotho people on a pilgrimage, as they make offerings to their ancestors and visit the largest rock overhang in the southern hemisphere.Ancient rock paintings revealedTake a trek through Lesotho's caves to see the ancient wonders of a secluded land.Africa's upcoming museum named after former Puma CEOJochen Zeitz will be providing the name for Africa's largest contemporary museum as well as a remarkable art collection.Curating Africa's largest contemporary art museumGet a glimpse of the curating process and some of the remarkable artists of the upcoming Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, South Africa. This will be Africa's largest museum in over 100 yearsThe Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa will be situated in Cape Town, South Africa, have an area of 100,000 square feet and include art from all 54 African countries.Meet the indigenous people of southern AfricaDubbed the 'Bushmen' by European colonial settlers, the Basarwa people are considered to be one of our only living links to ancient Africa.Rock paintings on Botswana's 'Mountains of the Gods'Meet the indigenous people of southern Africa and discover the sacred Tsodilo Hills, a Unesco World Heritage Site home to thousands of ancient rock paintings.Celebrating the heritage of the Basarwa peopleThe Basarwa people are considered to be one of our only living links to ancient Africa. However, with the onset of modern life, the culture, traditions and heritage of the Basarwa are at risk of being permanently lost.Master storyteller preserves Moroccan historyInside Africa meets Ahmed Ezzarghani who is sharing history through the art of storytelling.Inside Marrakech's thriving art sceneSara Ouhaddou is a young Moroccan artist who is drawing on her Berber heritage in an attempt to reinterpret storytelling for a younger generation.Is this the world's most vibrant city center?Inside Africa explores the rich history of Jemaa el-Fnaa which is listed among UNESCO's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.Discover Namibia's 'forbidden territory'Explore Namibia's Sperrgebiet, or "forbidden territory," a place where miners have been digging for diamonds since 1908, and found something even more rare. They mined for diamonds, found something even more rareIn 2008, a worker discovered a piece of mast in Namibia's Sperrgebiet, or "forbidden territory," where miners have been digging for diamonds since 1908. That mast turned out to be part of one of the most important archaeological sites ever found.Namibia's ancient shipwreckFind out more about one of the most important archaeological sites ever found: An intact early 16th Century Portuguese shipwreck filled with treasures.African Hindus celebrate ancient traditionsEvery year on the island of Mauritius, thousands of Hindus walk long distances to a sacred volcanic lake believed to be connected to the Ganges in India.Tracing the roots of Hindus in AfricaThey are descendants of half a million indentured laborers brought to Mauritius in the 1800s and now form the largest population of Hindus on the continent.Inside the largest Hindu celebration in AfricaInside Africa explores how Hindu culture was able to travel across oceans, overcome disease and help build a thriving new nation.Inside Tanzania's Southern HighlandsIn a country known for vast savannas and big game safaris, explore a corner of Tanzania that is still very much off the tourist trail.Tracking Tanzania's kipunji monkeyCharacterized by its "honk-bark" call, silvery fur and crested head, the kipunji monkey was the first new genus of primate to be discovered in Africa since 1923. What does the future hold for Africa's rarest monkeys?Discover the kipunji, a species of Old World monkey that lives in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania.Swimming with whale sharks in DjiboutiReaching upwards of 12 meters in length, the solitary whale shark only gathers in large numbers in a few parts of the world. Why these waters are home to the world's largest fishThe tropical waters and abundance of crab spawn in the Gulf of Tadjoura create an ideal feeding ground for sharks and the perfect conditions for research. How vacation photos can help shark conservationScientists and tourists team up in Djibouti to find out more about local whale sharks. The beating heart of East Africa's music sceneIn Dar es Salaam, one of the hubs of East Africa's music scene, you'll find a blend of Tanzania's rich musical heritage that reflects more than 120 ethnic groups, as well as its experimentations with modern genres.Is Tanzania's ancient music at risk of dying out?Find out how musicians and archivists are teaming up to help preserve Tanzania's musical identity, making sure that the country's ancient traditions are handed down to the next generation. Mixing traditional sounds with modern vibes in TanzaniaFind out how the African country is innovating its music scene by fusing its rich musical heritage with more modern genres. Inside one of the hottest and driest countries on earthDjibouti is one of the hottest and driest countries on earth. But for centuries, the nomadic people who live in this part of the Horn of Africa have managed to adapt to the unforgiving landscape.Turning an arid landscape into a sustainable homelandFor centuries, the nomadic people who live in Djibouti have managed to adapt to the unforgiving landscape by trading salt and, more recently, harnessing geothermal energy.Discover the land the Afar people call homeDiscover Djibouti, an arid terrain of volcanic and seismic activity, and find out how they're looking to the future by tapping into their ancestral roots.Meet one of Africa's most endangered animalsCharacterized by the deep purple coloring of mature males, the drill monkey is considered endangered, with conservation groups estimating less than 10,000 left in the wild.Inside one of the oldest primary rainforests in AfricaDiscover the beauty of the Afi Mountain in Southeast Nigeria, one of the few places on earth where the endangered drill monkey still lives.Teaming up to protect Nigeria's rare drill monkeysFind out how researchers and conservationists are teaming up to protect the drill monkey from the threat of human encroachment by building sanctuaries and collecting research.'Hired assasins' take Nigerian polo to the next level The Lagos International Polo Tournament is a major sporting event in Nigeria, which attracts players from the continent and beyond.Grooming Nigeria's future polo starsInside Africa meets equestrian manager Barbara Zingg who is on a mission to develop the country's next polo players.Capturing the many faces of Nigerian poloInside Africa meets Polly Alakija who is the current artist in residence for the the Lagos International Polo Tournament.Educating young minds by merging world rhythmsMeet the dancers in South Africa who are telling stories through movement, as they use dance not only for entertainment, but also for education and empowerment.A masterful blend of African moves with Indian flairFind out how a dance theater in South Africa is bridging the country's social and cultural divides through music. Johannesburg's modern 'Romeo and Juliet'South African born choreographer Jessica Nupen has given William Shakespeare's classic tale a fresh, contemporary twist.Racing to save the world's fastest land animalInside Africa is catching up with conservationists working to save Namibia's largest wild cat.The mission to protect Namibia's fastest predator Domesticated dogs are hoping to save Africa's most endangered cats. Survival of the fittest and fastest cheetahScientists studying to save the fast declining cheetah population in Namibia.Keeping a nearly forgotten language aliveThe ancient Ge'ez language is rare in Africa. Still used in script, it hasn't been spoken in the general population for at least 900 years. Find out how it is surviving. 100-year-old process creates Ethiopia's treasured booksFind out how Ethiopia creates treasured books using a nearly 100-year-old process to preserve a language more than 2-thousand years old. Unlock the secrets of Ethiopia's ancient writingsNative to Ethiopia, the Ge'ez is more than just an ancient, nearly forgotten language. It's Ethiopia's link to its distant past. How history is shaping Ghana's urban transformationInside Africa travels to Accra, Ghana's fast-growing capital, where heritage is at the heart of development in the city's oldest section.The changing Ghanaian skylineMeet the young architects who are changing the Ghanaian skyline, as they combine international trends with local inspiration.A lesson in ancient architectureExplore Ghana's architectural past, present and future and meet the builders who are preserving ancient traditions.Explore Lamu's unique island lifeCenturies of global influence have shaped Swahili culture, a pocketful of which can be found on Lamu, a beautiful archipelago off the coast of Kenya.Could this be the earliest Swahili island settlement?One of the most powerful Swahili city states, Pate Island was an early settlement with strong connections to the Far East.Preserving the beauty of Swahili cultureOn the island of Lamu beautiful Swahili designs are chiseled onto new houses, keeping traditional architecture alive.The past and present of Swahili cultureSwahili culture's past and present are seen along the beautiful Kenyan coast from Jumba La Mtwana to MnaraniSwahili culture comes to life in MombasaInside Africa travels to Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city, to learn about Swahili culture and historySwahili culture's rich, complex historyInside Africa continues their journey up Kenya's coastline, exploring Malindi and the surrounding areas to find Swahili's rich and complex historyTake luxurious train journey from Cape Town to PretoriaExperience the beauty of South Africa aboard the Rovos Rail as passengers discover the Paarl Mountains and the rugged landscape of the Karoo.How Jewish immigrants transformed small villageInside Africa explores how a group of migrants and the ostrich helped transform a small village 100 years ago.South Africa's diamond rushInside Africa visits the site of a former volcano in the city of Kimberley which has produced about 3 tons of diamonds.Sterilized fruit flies could save South Africa's cropsResearchers fighting the threat of fruit flies in South Africa have come up with an innovative solution: A technique that sterilizes male fruit flies.How shark spotters protect beach-goers in South AfricaAn organization in the Cape of Good Hope is using a special net to repel sharks from beach-goers, while preventing animals from getting tangled in it. Could a zebra species be brought back from extinction?A geneticist in South Africa is trying to breed a zebra species thought to have gone extinct more than a hundred years ago.The largest jazz festival Kenya has ever seenMeet Nairobi's band Afrosync as they rehearse for the Safaricom International Jazz Festival.Country music finds a home in KenyaMeet Esther Konkara, one of the few female country musicians in Kenya and discover why country music is growing fast in the African nation. How Nairobi's youth learn classical musicDiscover how young people in Kenya gain discipline and a love for an art that transcends boundaries, through learning classical music.One of the oldest and driest deserts in the worldGet an inside look at the Namib Desert, a remote ocean of sand that stretches more than 80,000 square kilometers near Namibia's coast.How humans and animals adapt to life in a desertFew places on earth are as remote or harsh as the Namib Desert. Yet, humans and large animals have found a way to adapt to the unforgiving expanse.An inside look at Namibia's 'Skeleton Coast'Discover the beauty of Namibia's arid landscape, where researchers track lions, hyenas and more than 15,000 seals that live on the 'Skeleton Coast'.Explore the culture of the YorubaThe distinct culture and mythology of West Africa's Yoruba people have deep, ancestral roots, centering primarily in western Nigeria.Centuries-old dye tradition makes a comebackMeet Nike Davies-Okundaye, one of Nigeria's most famous designers specializing in "Adire", or indigo cloth dying.The talking drums of NigeriaDiscover Nigeria's talking-drums, used to mimic speech and highlighting the importance of phrases and songs. The remote beauty of the Kidepo Valley National ParkCNN's Inside Africa travels to the remote regions of the Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda to meet the tribes who live there.The heart of the Kidepo Valley National ParkCNN's Inside Africa finds out how water at the heart of the Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda helps nourish the wildlife. These rivers only run for a few hours a yearCNN's Inside Africa visits the sand rivers of the Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda where water can cause flash riverbeds.Behind the scenes of Kampala Fashion WeekAncient technique inspires Uganda's fashion designersWhat makes Uganda's fashion so unique?Playing with pain: Children turning trauma to dramaFind out how children in the South African township of Ramolotsi use drama to overcome traumatic memories of loss and violence. Hollywood stars and drama students perform the same scriptTwo casts, two countries, one script: A cast of Hollywood stars and schoolchildren are united to perform a single script at the same time on two different continents.Hollywood stars prepare to tell African stories on stageNicole Kidman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Kit Harington lead a blockbuster cast of actors preparing to perform African children's stories.Nicole Kidman performs 'Anger' in London's West EndHollywood star James McAvoy performs 'Shoes'Watch an excerpt of 'Goodness' performed by Kit HaringtonGrooming running champs in the Kenyan highlandsThe Great Rift Valley is the training ground for some of the continent's best athletes, with the town of Iten being one of the most famous sporting hubs.Kenyan underdogs set their sights on Rio 2016Meet men and women who want to put Kenyan canoeing and kayaking on the map. One stop shop shares Kenya's running secret with the worldAthletes from around the world want to benefit from the country's high altitude and running culture.Maasai cricketers advocate conservancyThe Maasai cricket team are doing their part to protect rare mammals from extinction and to shine a light on environmental issues.Meet the last male northern white rhinoSoni Methu explores Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a 360km2 sanctuary for many animals, including two species of critically-endangered rhinos.Kenya's black rhino success storySoni Methu learns how conservationists helped to raise the number of black rhinos from 20 in 1993 to 107 today. Where half of the world's mountain gorillas liveA beautiful combination of rare wildlife and incredible views: Explore Africa's Virunga National Park, home to critically endangered mountain gorillas. Can technology save Africa's oldest national park?Journey to Africa's oldest national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and meet the men and women who are risking their lives for the park's future.Where's the Ethiopian film industry going next?Nowadays, there is greater access to film-making in Ethiopia, but significant barriers to entry remain. Meet the next generation of Ethiopian movie-makers. Stunning views of one of the world's largest lava lakesExplore the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to one of the world's largest lava lakes. When your neighborhood becomes a movie setCNN's Soni Methu travels to the Ethiopian countryside of Kissoye to visit the places where "Lamb", Ethiopia's first Cannes-selected movie, was filmed. 'Lamb': Ethiopia's first Cannes-selected filmEthiopian filmmaker Yared Zeleke's film "Lamb" made history by being the first Ethiopian movie to be officially selected to play at the Cannes Film Festival. Chimpanzees tracking in Rwanda's rainforestExplore Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park, the largest forest in Central Africa, home to more than 300 birds species and 75 different mammals.Protecting the beauty of Rwanda's Nyungwe National ParkFrom the chimpanzees and mono monkeys, to the native medicinal plants, there is much in the Nyungwe forest to discover and protect for future generations.Can plants from Rwanda's rainforest heal?Some people in the South Western part of Rwanda believe that there are plants in the Nyungwe National Park that can heal.Breathtaking views of Ethiopia's Simien MountainsExplore the Simien Mountains of northern Ethiopia, a stunning expanse of jagged peaks, deep valleys and plunging waterfalls.Living on top of the world in the Simien National ParkFind out why the Simien Mountains in Northern Ethiopia are not just famous for their rare animals and stunning landscape, but also for their people. Catching a glimpse of the Ethiopian wolfKnown for its reddish pelt and a specialized diet of rodents, the Ethiopian wolf is one of Africa's most endangered carnivores. Tanzanite: A rare gemstone only found in TanzaniaFollow CNN's Soni Methu in a journey across Tanzania to explore Tanzanite, a very rare gemstone only found in the East African country. The Kanga: Tanzania's most colorful sightWomen in Tanzania are adorned in colorful fabrics, called Kanga. This cloth is more than a fashion statement: it's a living artifact of the local culture.The unique style of Tanzania's Tingatinga paintingsVibrant, colorful and surreal: This flamboyant African painting style is one of the country's cultural gems. The magic of a Nigerian wedding in HoustonExperience the elaborate production of a traditional Yoruba wedding in Houston, home to one of the largest Nigerian populations in the U.S.Behind the scenes of a traditional Yoruba weddingFrom the colorful head ties to the grand entrances to the observance of marriage traditions, find out what's involved in a traditional Nigerian wedding. Couple's first dance: The best moment of a wedding?From the father-daughter dance, to the bride and groom's one: Explore the music and dancing traditions at the heart of a Nigerian wedding. Durban: The largest 'Indian' city outside IndiaExplore the past and present of the Indian South Africans, a community that has become a major part of Durban's cultural landscape.Why a million Indians call South Africa homeExplore the past and present of the Indian South Africans, a community that has become a major part of Durban's cultural landscape.Unique rhythms keep Durban's Indian community aliveDiscover the intricate footwork and the precise hand movements behind the music of Durban's Indians. The majesty of Southern Africa's 'Dragon Mountains'Explore the deep gorges and steep cliffs of the Drakensberg Mountains, stretching more than 950 kilometers along the border of South Africa and Lesotho.Shamans, rock art and nature: The Champagne Valley Discover the caves that were home to the San people, indigenous hunter-gatherers in Southern Africa.Breath-taking air balloon ride over the DrakensbergDiscover the beauty of the Drakensberg mountain range and the valley of vegetation at its feet from the air. Promoting Cairo's new artistic identityExplore the platforms helping young artists showcase their work in the Egyptian capital and throughout the country. How has art in Egypt changed since the revolution?From photographs to paintings, find out how dramatically the landscape of the Egyptian art scene has changed in recent years.Artists capture the many faces of EgyptMeet the artists who draw their greatest inspiration from their homeland and find out where their work is going next. How wildlife shapes Botswana's natural wonderlandMeet those working up close with the animals that both depend upon and shape one of Africa's largest wetlands. The Okavango Delta from a dugout canoeExplore one of Africa's last remaining great wildlife habitats attracting zebras, hippos, impalas, lions, leopards and elephants.Inside one of the world's largest inland deltasKnown as the "Jewel of the Kalahari", the Okavango Delta in Botswana is a kaleidoscopic maze of waterways spread over 15,000 kilometers of arid land. The big, fat, pricey weddings of the ComorosExplore the place where marriage is not only an opulent display of wealth and generosity, but also a prerequisite for a man's participation in politics.The beautiful process behind golden jacketsIt takes weeks to make one, and they can be sold for more than 4,000 dollars each: find out how these traditional African clothes are made. The unique rhythm of the Comoros IslandsFind out about Twarab, the African music where lyrics are improvised and the melody is created using a violin and traditional instruments. The flower behind some of the world's top perfumesSoni Methu explores the intoxicating aroma of the ylang-ylang flower, a principal ingredient in some of the world's most renowned fragrances and cosmetics.From food to medicine: the many uses of clovesDiscover the versatility of one of the world's most popular spices, which has been extensively used for more than 2,000 years. Vanilla from the Comoros IslandsSometimes referred to as the Perfume Isles, these volcanic islands offer a broad array of flowering plants that play a vital role in their economy.The beautiful black sands of Mount KarthalaSoni Methu hikes up the Comoros islands' largest active volcano, where she's treated to a scenic expanse of ash and lava fields. Exploring an active volcanoEruptions and changing lava flows mean there's always something new to see on Mount Karthala, a volcano on the Comoros Islands.Baby turtles journey to the oceanCNN's Soni Methu shares a rare moment with turtle babies in the Comoros Islands.Inside The Gambia's wrestling traditionsSee why fans are gripped by wrestling in the country as Soni Methu gets to know the fighters and cheers them on as they face off in the arena.Why wrestling is a way of life in The GambiaThe sport enjoys a level of popularity that's on par with football. CNN's Soni Methu reports.Wrestling festival promotes peaceCNN's Soni Methu tracks the tradition of the sport which started among soldiers in Gambian villages.Morocco's vibrant art sceneExplore the aesthetic influences of Africa, Europe and the Middle East in the country's burgeoning art scene. French influences in the heart of MarrakechDiscover the Jardin Majorelle, the garden that inspired Yves Saint Laurent. Giving artists a louder voice in RabatThe Mohammed VI Museum in Rabat is Morocco's first contemporary art museum. Stories of slavery on Senegal's St Louis IslandInside Africa, takes a look around St Louis Island in the mouth of the Senegal river. Famous for it's historic center and more dubiously its slave trade.The smallest national park in the worldCNN's Inside Africa travels to the Madeliene Islands, 4km off the coast of the Senegalese capital, Dakar. Senegalese artists captures the culture of a nationCNN's Inside Africa continues their journey across Senegal; meeting an artist who has been inspired by the culture of the country.Celebrating Islam with dreadlocks and reggae beats Inside Africa joins the festivities of the Baye Fall movement in Senegal. Following the founder of the Baye Fall movementInside Africa looks into the deep roots of the Baye Fall movement and the expansion of Mouridism with the religious chief.It's not rastafariansm; it's just good vibesFollowers of the Baye Fall celebrate religion through musical and spiritual influences.Savoring the rich flavors of Zambian cuisineCNN's Inside Africa travels to Zambia to get a taste of the country's culinary delicacies. What does Zambian beer taste like?Chibuku is one of Zambia's most popular beers. CNN's Inside Africa visits the brewery where the beer is produced.A Zambian cooking classTwaala kitchen founder and chef, Lillian Elidah gives CNN's Inside Africa a master class in Zambian cooking.Bursting with tradition meet the King of BafutA kingdom in north-west Cameroon carries on centuries of tradition including polygamy. Dance into the big Babungo kingdomInside Africa is welcomed into the Babungo village with traditional dancing and it's art of carving out the past and present of this kingdom. Death in a Cameroonian kingdomIn the northwest of Cameroon, traditions are kept alive through the art of spiritual dancing, singing and story telling. Creative Cameroon inspires local artistsWelcome to Banjoun Station in Cameroon, a small-town art center that cultivates young African artists.Explosive art sparks social change in CameroonFostering cultural identity and exploring social issues, Douala's contemporary art scene is burgeoning.Step back in time with Cameroon's cultural artifactsYaounde's national museum reveals a glimpse into Cameroon's past, showcasing ancient pottery, jewelery and clothing.Making films in a country without cinemasWith no permanent cinema houses left in Cameroon, filmmakers and film enthusiasts are finding creative ways to bring African-made movies to the people.Lights, Cameroon, action! Africa's budding filmmakersFrom hosting African film festivals to unveiling the first film school of its kind, Cameroon is all action when it comes to movies.Movies on the move: The cinema that comes to youThis traveling cinema brings films directly to unlikely communities, educating and entertaining huge audiences.Bringing a taste of West Africa to Washington DCExperience the music and the food that Africans have introduced to Washington D.C. Shopping for herbs and spices in EthiopiaSoni Methu meets the spice exporters who are part of the country's dynamic culinary scene. A taste of EthiopiaExperience the cuisine of Ethiopia, from the spongy, sourdough taste of injera bread to more unexpected uses of the teff grain.Ethiopia's love for coffeeSoni Methu meets the coffee producers who have made Ethiopia's coffee famous across the globe.Which city has 52 African embassies?As one of the world's hubs for politics and diplomacy, Washington, D.C. is home to 52 African foreign embassies.Africa's diplomatic ties to the U.S.Meet the diplomats working to improve trade and political ties between African countries and the U.S.How dance defines the ancient tribes of modern KenyaCNN's Inside Africa finds out how dance shaped the history of the Masai people.The language of Kenyan danceCNN's Inside Africa finds out how the different ancient dances of Kenya helped tribes to communicate.Celebrating ancestral culture through songCNN's Inside Africa finds out how Kenya's, Mijikenda tribe dance to celebrate the harvest.Local communities protect their wildlifeCNN's Soni Methu meets wildlife guides from villages surrounding Rwanda's Akagera National Park.Rwandan vet's mission to save endangered birdConservationist Olivier Nsengimana is the driving force behind a program aiming to save the country's only crane species.Saving Rwanda's precious wildlifeTake a tour through the beautiful landscape of Akagera National Park where conservationists are busy restoring a 1,200 square kilometer area.Female drummers defy stereotypes in RwandaCNN's Soni Methu meets the country's first-ever female drumming group, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.'Land of a thousand hills' boasts rich cultureCNN's Soni Methu explores the incredible music and dance scene offered in Rwanda.Keeping Rwanda's music and dance culture aliveCNN's Soni Methu explores how tradition meets modernity in the Central African country.Ancient port city acts as cultural hubAt the intersection of Europe and Africa, a mere ferry ride from Spain, lies the Moroccan town of Tangier.How to join a circus Moroccan style"Inside Africa" goes behind the scenes with one of the country's most famous acts.Historic movie theater gets new life"Inside Africa" meets young Moroccan artists credited with reinventing Tangier's main cinema.In the footsteps of Somalia's civil war"Inside Africa" travels through Somalia with Oscar-nominated actor Barkhad Abdi who fled the country as a small child twenty three years ago.Somali Oscar nominee returns homeBarkhad Abdi made a big splash with his portrayal of a Somali pirate in the award-winning film "Captain Phillips" which earned him an Oscar nomination.Somali women challenge stereotypesCNN's Soni Methu meets a woman running her own business in a remote town.The remote mountains of MoroccoThe Atlas Mountains of northwestern Africa are home to one of the highest peaks on the continent, Mount Toubkal.Ancient culture thrives around snowy mountainFor thousands of years, the original inhabitants of North Africa, the Berbers, have lived around Mount Toubkal in Morocco.Skiing Berber takes on one of Africa's highest peaksTourists and locals alike come to the remote mountains of Morocco to enjoy one of the few ski resorts in all of Africa.Uganda's salt panning industryCNN's Inside Africa visits the salt lakes of Uganda to find out more about the panning industry. The wildlife of Uganda's crater lakesCNN's Inside Africa travels to Uganda to explore the wildlife that inhabits the country's crater lakes.How tectonic plates have shaped UgandaCNN's Inside Africa learns how western Uganda's crater lakes were formed.Reintroducing rhinos to UgandaThirty years ago the last rhinos in Uganda were wiped out, but now conservationists are attempting to reintroduce them.Protecting Uganda's precious rhinosTrained security forces patrol for poachers as conservationists reintroduce 15 rhinos into the wild.The link between rhino poaching and endangered plantsHow does rhino poaching in Uganda impact the local ecosystem? CNN's Inside Africa finds out.Mozambican artist tackles identityNaguib Elias Abdula reflects on the inspiration behind his celebrated artistic expression.Protecting Mozambique's precious wildlifeCNN's Soni Methu discovers what it takes to conserve the precious coastal habitat from human encroachment, such as overfishing.Hunting for crabs in MozambiqueCNN's Soni Methu visits Quirimbas National Park in Mozambique.Colonial fort inspires modern artCNN's Soni Methu visits the Mozambican island of Ibo which provides inspiration for some of the area's skillful artists.Where pharaohs once ruledCNN's Ian Lee goes sailing up the world's longest river where pharaohs ruled with an iron fist.Sailing with 'Man of the Nile'CNN's Ian Lee explores treacherous waters with a captain who was born on the Mighty Nile.Ancient civilization still going strongCNN's Ian Lee meets Nubians who have flourished on the banks of the Mighty Nile for thousands of years.Striking photos capture Nigerian lifeCNN's Soni Methu meets prize-winning photographers and artists behind thought-provoking images, including Afose Sulayman.Photographer unmasks womenJenevieve Aken has created a photography series focusing on the independent professional woman in Nigeria. CNN's Soni Methu reports.Backstage at the Lagos Photo FestivalCNN's Soni Methu meets Stephen Sangotoye who says the world is waiting to discover Nigerian art.Neighborhood rising from oceanCNN's Soni Methu looks at the ambitious Eko Atlantic project which offers a glimpse into Nigeria's future.Nigeria's mind-blowing super-stadiumCNN's Soni Methu visits Nigeria's state-of-the-art Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo.Game-changing convention center takes shapeCNN's Soni Methu visits the Calabar International Convention Centre which is set to open in early 2015.What brought Asians to Kenya?The historic Uganda railway holds immense meaning for a group of Africans. CNN's Soni Methu reports.What it's like to be Asian in KenyaCNN's Soni Methu travels along the path of the Uganda Railway and explores how this group has contributed to Kenya.Kenyan politician stands outCNN's Soni Methu meets Shakeel Shabbir Ahmed, one of the country's few MPs of Asian origin.Exploring musical MadagascarHear the sounds of Madagascar, an African island nation that features traditional music as unique as its biodiversity. Making music by creating instrumentsExplore the unique and beautiful musical heritage of Madagascar.Dancing to the sound of a nationMadagascans dance to the sound of their music that celebrates the heritage and biodiversity of the island.Tracking world's most famous chimpsCNN's Soni Methu visits Gombe Stream National Park, home to some of the most famous chimpanzees in the world.Conservationists fight deforestationCNN's Soni Methu travels to a Tanzanian village where locals are educated on sustainable agricultural techniques.Fishing in world's longest fresh water lakeCNN's Soni Methu explores the impact of deforestation on Lake Tanganyika where fishing is critical for local communities.Top photographer captures Westgate terrorInside Africa meets Joseph Mathenge -- the overall winner at this year's CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards.Behind the scenes at African Journalist AwardsCNNs' Soni Methu looks back at highlights from the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards which were held in Tanzania.S. African journalists confront the truthInside Africa meets the winners of the GE Energy & Infrastructure Award at this year's African Journalist Awards.Tech changes lives in ZambiaCNN's Soni Methu gets an up close look at the impact tech is having across the country.Tablet-based learning takes off in ZambiaCNN's Soni Methu looks at how technology is transforming education in the remote community of Lukulu.Can a text message save a life?CNN's Soni Methu explores how a simple SMS can help save lives in rural Zambia.Cape Town hearts city farmsCNN's Soni Methu explores innovative spaces, including rooftops and parking lots, where people are growing their own food.Food garden transforms struggling schoolCNN's Soni Methu explores how a food garden has improved the lives of students at Cape Town's Cavalleria Primary School.How to grow your own foodSoil for Life is a South African organization teaching people how to look after the planet. CNN's Soni Methu reports.Zambia's colorful art come to lifeCNN's Soni Methu explores how Zambia's rich artistic culture can be seen in all parts of the country.Basket weaving empowers womenCNN's Soni Methu looks at how basket weaving helps Zambian women support their families and send children to school.Exciting art defines Zambian lifeCNN's Soni Methu meets young sculptors who are inspired by their heritage to create unique works of art.Namibia embraces conservationCNN's Soni Methu explores how local communities are taking the lead in preserving the country's wildlife.Namibia leads way in anti-poachingCNN's Soni Methu looks at efforts taken by the country to support well-managed legal hunting.Living in harmony with wildlifeCNN's Soni Methu looks at how conservancies are working with local communities to help them live alongside big game in Namibia.Rwandan athletes embrace a new sportCNN's Inside Africa travels to Rwanda where the sport of cricket is growing in popularity and uniting communities. Rwanda cricket star helps teach childrenRwanda under 19's cricket captain, Don Mugisha takes CNN's Inside Africa to his hometown.Learning about AIDS through sports"Cricket without Boundaries" teaches young people in Rwanda about the risk of AIDS through workshops.HomeRegionsU.S.AfricaAmericasAsiaChinaEuropeMiddle EastOpinionU.S. Politics45CongressSecurityThe NineTrumpmericaStateBusinessMarketsTechLuxuryStarsScreenBingeCultureMediaBusinessCultureGadgetsFutureStartupsSportFootballGolfTennisMotorsportHorseracingEquestrianSailingSkiingTravelWonderFood & DrinkPlayStayVideosFashionDesignArchitectureArtsAutosLuxuryHealthDiet + FitnessLiving WellParenting + FamilyVital SignsFeaturesFreedom ProjectImpact Your WorldInside Africa2 degreesCNN HeroesAll FeaturesVideoVideo newsFeature showsHLNTV showsTV scheduleFaces of CNN WorldwideCNNVRHow To Watch VRArchivesMore…WeatherCNN ProfilesLeadershipPressroomPartner sitesiReportWork for CNNInternational EditionSet edition preference:U.S.InternationalConfirmU.S.InternationalArabicEspañol© 2017 Cable News Network. 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