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09 June 2025
The African Creatives Who Changed the Face of Fashion
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.
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04 June 2025
At the London Design Biennale, Myles Igwebuike Offers a Medium to Rethink African Design
The Royal College of Art-trained designer, researcher, and educator is curating a space that considers how historical intelligence can inform future African design.
News
02 June 2025
Africans are Paying Huge Costs for Rejected Visa Applications
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.
News
29 May 2025
The Intergenerational Influence of Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
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.
News
29 May 2025
A Reading List: 10 Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Works You Should Know
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.
News
14 May 2025
Met Museum's Gift from Collector Brings African Photography into the Spotlight
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.
News
13 May 2025
The AMVCA Can Be More Memorable Than Its Fashion Moments
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.
Central Africa
12 May 2025
Koyo Kouoh Built Institutions for African Art. We Must Keep Building.
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.
News
12 May 2025
Maha Barsoom Brings Egyptian Cuisine to the Michelin Guide
Disclaimer: You might not be able to read this article without running to your local Egyptian restaurant immediately after.
Editorial
12 May 2025
The Beauty Creators Who Challenged Stereotypes and Blazed the Trail
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.
News
08 May 2025
Chef Eric Adjepong Is Putting African Food at the Center of the Table
With a new book and restaurant, the Ghanaian American chef is proving that African cuisine belongs in the mainstream culinary conversation.
News
07 May 2025
Five Things to Look Forward to at the 2025 New York 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
From DR Congo's debut to Caribbean spotlights, the fair's diverse lineup showcases global Black artistic excellence across 30 galleries.
Music
06 May 2025
The African Designers Who Stole the Spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala
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.
News
06 May 2025
How This Nigerian Woman Is Crossing Africa on a Motorcycle: One Border, One Story at a Time
From Ibadan to Dakar, Ebaide Udoh is chasing a world record on two wheels — and showing what’s possible for African women along the way.
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30 April 2025
What It’s like To … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum
Ahead of the official opening of the world’s biggest archeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization, Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica about the wonders awaiting the world in Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum.
News
25 April 2025
Homecoming Festival Has Ushered in a New Era for Nigeria’s Creative Scene
With a new concept store that will double as a creative and community center, the cultural exchange event is solidifying its legacy as a creative melting pot.
News
24 April 2025
Saheem Ali Brings Kenyan Coast Heat to Broadway in New Musical ‘Goddess’
The Kenyan-born theater director talks to OkayAfrica about turning the Myth of Marimba into a full-length musical set in Mombasa, navigating diaspora identity, and why African stories deserve center stage.
News
23 April 2025
Four New Podcasts Are Coming to OkayAfrica and Okayplayer
The shows cover diverse topics ranging from music to in-depth explorations of global Black consciousness.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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