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16 August 2018
Watch the Trailer for 'La Negrada'—Mexico's First Feature Film with an All-Black Cast
The beautifully-shot film snagged the cinematography award at the 2018 Guadalajara International Film Festival.
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10 August 2018
'Kwele' by James BKS is the First Single from Idris Elba's New Label 7 Wallace
Check out the new song featuring Allan Kingdom and Manu Dibango
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14 November 2017
The 12 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month
Here are the 12 best Nigerian afrobeats songs that came out last month.
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02 October 2017
The Ladies of OkayAfrica Show You 7 Unique Ways To Tie a Headwrap
In this short video tutorial, the ladies of OkayAfrica showcase seven different ways to tie a headwrap. Enjoy!
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.
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14 June 2017
8 of the Best Hair Braiding Salons in NYC
Looking to get your braids popping for the summer? Check out our list of eight of the best hair braiding salons in New York.
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08 June 2017
Diaspora Style: Braids, Twists and Locs for the Summer
For some style inspiration, check out the standout braids, twists and locs that we've seen on women around the city.
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06 August 2013
The Origins of the Afro Pick [Gallery]
From a piece of wood to a symbol of black power, afro combs transcended into the ages bringing new ideas for black individuals in culture and personal style
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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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