African Renaissance(2020)

African Renaissance is a documentary series following journalist Afua Hirsch as she travels across East and West Africa to examine the continent's cultural resurgence. The series spotlights Kenya, Ethiopia, and Senegal—three nations at the forefront of a creative explosion reshaping African influence globally. Hirsch investigates how these countries are producing music, fashion, film, and art that's commanding international attention and challenging outdated narratives about the continent. Through conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders, the series reveals how a new generation is reclaiming Africa's identity and building economic power through cultural innovation. African Renaissance captures a pivotal moment when African creativity is no longer following global trends but setting them.