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The epicentre of West African art, Dakar boasts a wide array of distinctive galleries and cultural centres, each hosting eclectic exhibitions throughout the year. Here are some of the best galleries in the city.

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The Best Art Galleries in Dakar, Senegal

Dakar is quickly becoming synonymous with surfing. With year-round waves, year-round sun and year-round good vibes, the capital of Senegal is the perfect destination for surfers of every ability. Read on to see why Dakar is a surfing paradise. 

Dakar, Senegal: A Surfing Paradise

From wide open esplanades and private villas to ancient French forts and former slave houses, Dakar's enlightening museums are found across the city in a wide range of spaces. Here are 10 you must visit.  

10 Museums You Must Visit in Dakar, Senegal

Culture Trips profiles the late Doudou N'diaye Coumba Rose, Senegal's master percussionist and composer.

Doudou N'diaye Coumba Rose: The Mathematician Of Rhythms

The Dakar Challenge is the longest running 'banger' challenge in the world. Since 2002, carefree car enthusiasts have driven 3,700 miles from Plymouth to West Africa in a 'crap car'. Here we speak to the Challenge founder, Julian Nowill, to find out why he set it up and his most memorable moments. 

Interview with Founder of the Dakar Challenge: the World's Longest Running Banger Challenge

Singer and producer Akon has announced plans to create a futuristic city with  his new crypto-currency, AKoin, at its core. The development of Akon Crypto City is supposedly underway outside the Senegalese capital, Dakar. Here are some reasons why the ambitious project could become reality. 

The City of Akon: How a Futuristic Crypto City Could Become a Reality

Akon Is Building a “Real-Life Wakanda” That Will Have Its Own Cryptocurrency

The brightly-coloured Car Rapide is one of the most recognisable symbols of Dakar. Weaving through the Senegalese capital, these converted vans are the most popular form of local transport, but they face a worrying future.

Dakar’s Car Rapides: A Symbol of the Senegalese Capital

The Dakar Rally is the toughest physical and mental motorsport challenge on the planet - here's everything you need to know.

The Original Dakar Rally: The World’s Toughest Motor Race

On the surface, Dak'Art, the Dakar Biennale, is the largest showcase of contemporary African art in the world, but, in fact, it is an art show like no other. Here we explain what the Biennale actually is and why it's such a big deal. 

Dak’Art: Why the Dakar Biennale is the Place for Art

Senegal is gearing up for its second appearance at the FIFA World Cup, and the capital's bars and hotels are preparing for the occasion. Here's some of the best places to watch in Dakar. 

The Best Places to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Dakar, Senegal

Read Culture Trip's guide to understanding one of Senegal's most mysterious idiosyncrasies: the distinctive hand-painted barbershop signs of Dakar.

The Mystery of Dakar’s Barbershop Signs

January 6th sees the 40th running of the Dakar Rally, one of the most dangerous races in the world.

Dakar Rally Ready for Its 40th Edition

This is Culture Trip’s guide to Dakar’s best markets – sprawling, jumbled centres of organised chaos.

Explore the Best Markets in Dakar

The Jaunt, a creative concept that pairs artists with their personal dream destinations, talks to Culture Trip about how travel can be both inspiring and artistic.

The Jaunt Explores the Art of Travel

Culture Trip takes a look at the emergence of Ethiopian art with Addis Fine Art, the country's first white space gallery and an internationally recognised art house.

The Gallery Leading Ethiopia’s International Art Revolution

Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa captures much of the diversity of the country. This is perhaps enjoyed best through its food and lively restaurant scene.

Addis Ababa's Top 10 Restaurants, Ethiopia's Culinary Gems

The Best Travel, Food and Culture Guides for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Local News & Top Things to Do