His two large-scale works for the global sportswear giant explore resilience and community, marking a personal and professional milestone for the U.S.-born creative.
Young refugees are using spoken word poetry to reclaim hope and inspire resilience.
Remi Edowu’s new cookbook 'Sugar and Spice' shares recipes that blend Ghanaian and Nigerian cultures, celebrating the culinary spirit of second-gen African immigrants.
From mobile money to billion-dollar startups, Africa's fintech evolution in the last 15 years has opened new doors to financial access and inclusion for millions.
A growing canon of books continues to strengthen the validity of the lives and loves of queer people in Africa. Here are some recommendations.
The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives.
The Royal College of Art-trained designer, researcher, and educator is curating a space that considers how historical intelligence can inform future African design.
Tens of millions of dollars were lost to visa fees in 2024, as cynicism continues to fuel a higher rejection rate for Africans compared to the rest of the world.
The great Kenyan author left behind one of the most iconic legacies in world literature. OkayAfrica explores why he’s an enduring man of letters and speaks to writers he influenced.
A look at the novels, essays, and poems that made the late Kenyan writer one of the most influential literary and political voices of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The new collection is set to bring more eyes to iconic works by African artists like Seydou Keïta and Samuel Fosso, redefining the narrative of global photography.
The big fashion moments at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards add to the allure of the award show, but they need not overshadow the ceremony's core celebration of African cinematic excellence.
Her leadership as a curator, mentor, and institution builder gave African artists spaces to be seen and heard. With her passing, we must build and lead with the same urgency.
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The work that creators like Jackie Aina, Dimma Umeh, Nyma Tang and several others have done in demanding inclusive and accessible beauty products have helped usher in a vibrant era for the African beauty industry.
With a new book and restaurant, the Ghanaian American chef is proving that African cuisine belongs in the mainstream culinary conversation.
From DR Congo's debut to Caribbean spotlights, the fair's diverse lineup showcases global Black artistic excellence across 30 galleries.
This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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