Nigeria in the pages of DRUM
Limited-edition posters of the covers of DRUM's Nigeria edition, 1958 to 1982.
A magazine of Africa, for Africa
Limited-edition covers, photography and printed goods from three decades of DRUM magazine.
Madiba in the pages of DRUM
Covers and photography of Nelson Mandela from the DRUM archive.
Shop the archive
DRUM T-Shirts
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Drum Classic Logo T-Shirt, White
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Drum Classic Logo T-Shirt, Stone
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Drum Classic Logo T-Shirt, Heritage Green
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Drum Classic Logo T-Shirt, Heritage Blue
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Drum Classic Logo T-Shirt, Protest Red
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Drum Classic Logo T-Shirt, Black
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Drum Oversized Logo T-Shirt
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“Drum enabled us to summon up from the spirit world writers and photographers, dancers and cover-girls, politicians and yes, martyrs in the cause of human freedom: at least recorded them, sometimes we did a lot more than that.”
The first Black lifestyle magazine in Africa
DRUM was described as "the first black lifestyle magazine in Africa”. It was a ground-breaking pan-African magazine, and a rare space in Apartheid South Africa, for black writers and journalists to capture and publish new, vibrant, African urban culture, and the political life of their time. At its peak, in the 60s, it had the highest readership in Africa.
Limited Edition Cover Posters
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Dancing Girls Posters
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Miriam Makeba Poster
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Fashion in Casual Wear Poster
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Winnie Mandela Posters
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Baby Come Duze A2
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Let The People Drink Posters
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Visit the shop
Location
44 Stanley Avenue
Braamfontein Werf
Johannesburg
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00
Sat 9:00–16:00
Sun 9:00–15:00
Questions
Delivery, collection and the archive. Can't find your answer? Email info@drumshop.co.za.
How long does delivery take?
We aim to package and dispatch all orders within 24–48 hours. Once shipped, you'll receive a tracking number by email. Delivery times vary by location.
Can I collect my order in person?
Yes. Customers in greater Johannesburg can collect from our store at 44 Stanley Avenue, Braamfontein at no charge.
Who handles delivery?
Our local courier partner is The Courier Guy (door-to-door throughout South Africa). International orders ship via TUNL.
How are posters packaged?
Posters ship rolled in a protective tube to prevent creasing or damage in transit.
What does "archive-led" mean?
Sales from Drum Archive Shop support the preservation and digitisation of the Drum photographic archive. Every purchase contributes to keeping this historical record alive and accessible. The Archive can be explored at The Drum Archive
Where do the images come from?
All cover images and photographs are sourced from the Drum magazine archive, spanning decades of South African visual and cultural history.
How do I find a specific cover or date?
Use the search and filter tools on the site. You can browse by year, location, or subject to explore the archive.