Rhode Bath-Schéba Makoumbou Brings Congolese Art to Birmingham’s Roots Festival 2025

Internationally acclaimed Congolese visual artist Rhode Bath-Schéba Makoumbou will showcase her work for the first time in the United Kingdom at Roots Festival 2025 in Birmingham. Known for her powerful sculptures and vibrant paintings, Makoumbou continues her mission to preserve African traditions through art that celebrates the strength and dignity of African women.

Tyla’s VMAs Triumph: South African Star’s Best Afrobeats Win Celebrates Africa’s Global Rhythm

Tyla, the Johannesburg-born singer behind “PUSH 2 START,” took home the Best Afrobeats trophy at the 2025 MTV VMAs, outshining nominees Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Tems and Ayra Starr. Her victory celebrates Africa’s flourishing music scene and underscores the genre’s growing global influence—and inspires the African diaspora across continents every day.