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    african hair Stories

    A portrait photo of Jade Oliver, popularly known as Afrolecia
    Culture
    16 February 2024

    TikTok Star Afrolecia Wants to Dismantle Global Stigma Against Natural Hair

    The natural hair creator Afrolecia, who won the Africa Rising Creator of the Year Award at the TikTok Top Creator Awards this year, speaks to OkayAfrica about her mission and journey.

    South Africa's New Miss SA Has Renewed Conversation Around the Politics of Black Hair
    News
    12 August 2019

    South Africa's New Miss SA Has Renewed Conversation Around the Politics of Black Hair

    The beauty pageant winner is the first to be crowned while rocking her natural hair in the contest's 60-year history.

    Lesego Tlhabi is Coconut Kelz: "We need to keep the Blacks away from our
 suburbs."
    Profiles & Interviews
    10 May 2019

    Lesego Tlhabi is Coconut Kelz: "We need to keep the Blacks away from our suburbs."

    Coconut Kelz is the hilarious political satirist shaking up all things to do with race in South Africa.

    This Dominican Ministry of Education Director Was Fired Hours After Her PSA Promoting Natural Hair Was Released
    News
    27 March 2019

    This Dominican Ministry of Education Director Was Fired Hours After Her PSA Promoting Natural Hair Was Released

    Marianela Pinales' dismissal from her position the same day the motivational campaign was released raises questions on the true motive behind the ministry's decision.

    A Rastafarian Girl Was Banned from School in Kenya Because of Her Locks
    News
    14 January 2019

    A Rastafarian Girl Was Banned from School in Kenya Because of Her Locks

    Her father is now suing the school for discrimination.

    'The Hair Appointment' Is a Gorgeous Photo Series Showing the Beauty of Black Hairstyling
    Fashion + Beauty
    06 September 2018

    'The Hair Appointment' Is a Gorgeous Photo Series Showing the Beauty of Black Hairstyling

    The latest from Josef Adamu and his creative platform Sunday School will leave you in awe.

    Natural Beauties Share Why CURLFEST 2018 Is More Than Just a Hair Festival
    Fashion + Beauty
    23 July 2018

    Natural Beauties Share Why CURLFEST 2018 Is More Than Just a Hair Festival

    Here's what they had to say.

    Video: Get To Know the Nigerian-American Hair Guru Behind Both Beyoncé's and Solange's Braids
    Fashion + Beauty
    02 October 2017

    Video: Get To Know the Nigerian-American Hair Guru Behind Both Beyoncé's and Solange's Braids

    OkayAfrica sat down for a quick chat with Susy Oludele about building her budding hair empire.

    These Stunning Naturals Give Us Their Best Hair Tips From CURLFEST 2017
    Fashion + Beauty
    18 July 2017

    These Stunning Naturals Give Us Their Best Hair Tips From CURLFEST 2017

    This year's CURLFEST attendees share some tips on how to keep your natural hair looking fly.

    Our Favorite Natural Hair Gurus Share Tips on How to Keep Curls Thriving This Summer
    Fashion + Beauty
    21 June 2017

    Our Favorite Natural Hair Gurus Share Tips on How to Keep Curls Thriving This Summer

    We went to some of our favorite online hair gurus and asked them to share some of their best tips for summer styling.

    African Creature On How Radical Self-Confidence Made Her the Hairstylist For Beyoncé, Solange and More
    Arts + Culture
    24 April 2017

    African Creature On How Radical Self-Confidence Made Her the Hairstylist For Beyoncé, Solange and More

    Brooklyn-based, Nigerian hairdresser, Susy Oludele shares her journey to success, and tells us why self-confidence is key to everything she does.

    The Hidden World Of Harlem’s African Braiders
    News
    24 March 2016

    The Hidden World Of Harlem’s African Braiders

    For many of Harlem's African braiders, being an entrepreneur is their only source of income.

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