News
10 May 2025
Op-Ed: Stop Guilt-Tripping African Women into Motherhood
On a day like Mother’s Day — as we celebrate the joys and the labor of parenting — we should also challenge the narrow definition of womanhood that centers on childbearing.
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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.
Film + TV
06 March 2025
‘Latey: Looking for Love’ is the Hit Ethiopian Reality Dating Show With an Unexpected Feminist Twist
What started as Ethiopia’s first ‘Bachelor’-style reality dating show has evolved into a powerful showcase of female agency, self-discovery and sisterhood.
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06 March 2025
Ten African Women Musicians to Watch
To mark International Women’s Month this March, OkayAfrica highlights 10 artists who are pushing the boundaries.
News
05 March 2025
This All-Women Creative Retreat Immerses You in Moroccan Artistry and the Safety of Sisterhood
In the spirit of Ramadan, and coinciding with women’s month, founder Sally Ghaly is offering one scholarship to a deserving creative woman who would like to join the experience but may not be able to afford it right now.
News
24 January 2025
Curly Hair Salons in Cairo are Paving the Way for a Nascent Natural Hair Revolution
Since 2018, some Egyptian women have divested from expensive keratin treatment and begun a journey towards healthy natural hair and, by extension, a healthier society that appreciates Egyptian beauty.
News
10 December 2024
Kenyan Women Marching for #EndFemicide Met With Police Violence
The #EndFemicideMarch, marking the close of 16 days of activism, demanded accountability for Kenya’s femicide epidemic, where a woman is killed every 24 hours.
Art
04 December 2024
Koyo Kouoh Leads a Historic Shift in Art and Curation
Koyo Kouoh, Lesley Lokko, Rujeko Hockleyd and Aindrea Emelife are redefining global art, bringing African women's voices to the forefront.
Sports
15 August 2024
Nine African Skating Communities Championing Women and Girls
Despite facing gender stereotypes, harassment and limited resources, communities across the continent are empowering women and girls to thrive in the world of skateboarding.
Latest
13 August 2024
Likikiri Collective Uses Storytelling to Safeguard South Sudanese Women’s Wisdoms
Through songs and Story Circles, South Sudanese women honor and discuss their cultures and traditions across time and space.
Arts + Culture
28 March 2024
The African Women Braving the Odds in Game Development
Three game developers share the thrills, challenges, and growth strategies for African women in the male-dominated industry.
News
13 November 2023
Where are All Liberia's Women in Public Office?
Despite being once heralded for becoming the first African country to elect a woman president, Liberia’s political landscape is sorely lacking in its representation of women.
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