War Museum of the Boer Republics
The Anglo-Boer War, also known as the South African War, broke out on 11 October 1899. This war was mainly fought between Britain and the two republics of the Transvaal and the Orange […]
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Haile Selassie: 50th anniversary of his death
His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie was born in 1892 at the city of Harar, Ethiopia. Ras Tafari Makonnen, as he was then known, became regent in 1916. He ascended the throne in Ethiopia as […]
African Anniversaries for June, July and August 2025
Here are links to galleries of anniversaries for June, July and August 2025 and below are some we would like to highlight. Haile Selassie 50th anniversary of his death. Haile Selassie I (July 23, 1892 – […]
Celebrating the Soul of a Continent – Through the Lens of Music
There’s something profoundly powerful about music in Africa—its ability to transcend borders, speak to our shared humanity, and stir emotion like few other art forms can. This month, we’re celebrating that power with a curated […]
Licensing Images from Africa
Through african.pictures we license a wide range of Africa-centric collections, including the works of renowned Africa-based photographers, Drum Magazine Archives, the ANC Archives collection and other archives. To browse our full collection, please register […]
Historical Drum Magazine Advertisements
This selection of advertisements from Drum Magazine and Golden City Post (1951–1982) highlights the intersection of editorial content and advertising, essential for the magazine’s financial sustainability. Targeting the growing Black middle class across Africa, these […]
Through the lens of Philip Schedler
Through the Lens With over 30 years of experience, award-winning photographer and videographer Philip Schedler has worked across editorial, advertising, corporate, and industrial sectors. Based in Johannesburg, […]
International Library of African Music Photographic Collection
Preserving African Music The International Library of African Music (ILAM) is primarily an audio archive, but the photographs in this collection add another dimension to its story. Beginning […]
Drum Covers: Full Collection available for Licensing
Drum Covers from the Archive Drum is a South African publication that became a powerful voice for Black urban culture and resistance during the apartheid era. Launched in 1951, it captured […]
Feb 11th – Nelson Mandela Was Released On This Day
Feb 11th – This Day In History After 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid, Nelson Mandela was released on February 11, 1990. Mandela was imprisoned for his efforts to dismantle the oppressive system and […]