African Women Speak On Their Experiences of Gender Stereotypes at Work and How To Fight It A deep look at ways African women combat gender stereotyping in their professional environments—especially sexist assignments. arts culture April 1, 2017
Solange Declares 'I Am a Proud Black Feminist' In Bust Magazine and We're Here For It Here are some of our favorite gems from Solange's interview with Bust Magazine on black feminism, the power of the internet and more. news March 31, 2017
We Need To Erase The Phrase “Real Women” From Our Vocabulary A cisgender woman writes about the importance of making conversations surrounding womanhood more inclusive of trans women. op-ed March 31, 2017
Thank You From the Women of OkayAfrica A note of gratitude from the women behind OkayAfrica's 100 Women list on how March was a success—thanks to you. okay100women March 31, 2017
This Stunning Photo Series Draws Inspiration From Traditional Braids and Ghana's Krobo Beads Creative director and model, Nneka Ibeabuchi, shares with us her photo series honoring the classic braids and Ghanaian beads. style March 30, 2017
To Infinity and Beyond: African Women Who Are Leading the Way In Aviation and Space Travel Here's a list of African women who are transforming the fields of space travel and aviation. news March 30, 2017
Black Women Are Keeping it Real on Twitter With These Hashtags Addressing Workplace Racism Black women are taking to Twitter to tell their stories about dealing with racism at work. news March 29, 2017
Tony Gum on Being an ‘Artist in Learning’ and Staying Grounded We speak with OkayAfrica's 100 Women honoree and South African artist Tony Gum on her journey as an "artist in learning" and more. okay100women March 29, 2017
This 23-Year-Old Nigerian Author's Afrofuturist Novel Has Been Picked Up By Fox Studios Tomi Adeyemi's debut fantasy novel 'Children of Blood and Bone' will be adapted into a film trilogy by Fox 2000. news March 29, 2017
Our Tongues Still Move While We Sleep: A Dedication to Spiritual Remembrance and Erotic Existence A photo essay by a South African visual artist and photographer on the spiritual significance of la bruja. photos March 28, 2017
Evelyn From The Internets on Knowing When to Log Off and What Brings Her Joy Our favorite internet cousin Evelyn Ngugi drops some quick gems on social media breaks, what brings her joy and more. okay100women March 28, 2017
Zanele Muholi on Second Chances and ‘Visual Activism’ We catch up with South Africa's Zanele Muholi, where she touches on her latest work and using a camera lens as a tool for activism. okay100women March 27, 2017
The Come Up: How Luvvie Ajayi Took Over The World We look into how Luvvie Ajayi, the internet's favorite culture critic, went from a buzzy blogger to a best selling author. okay100women March 27, 2017
Lina Viktor Paints a Multiverse of Black Womanhood With Her Stunning Visual Art We spoke with visual artist, Lina Viktor, about the various expressions of womanhood in her art. okay100women March 21, 2017
This Neurosurgeon Resident Just Made History at Johns Hopkins Medical School Ghanaian medical student, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, is Johns Hopkins' first black, female neurosurgeon resident. news March 21, 2017
Faarrow on the Meaning Behind 'Lost,' Growing Spiritually and Redefining Success As part of OkayAfrica's 100 Women series, we spoke with Somali-Canadian duo, Faarrow, about self-discovery through music. okay100women March 20, 2017
Studio Africa: Buhlebezwe Siwani & Unpacking the Witch’s Baggage This multi-disciplinary South African artist is exploring African Spirituality, Christianity and the black female body through concepts derived from local witchcraft. popular March 20, 2017
Jessica O. Matthews is the Tech Maven Bringing Renewable Energy to Nigeria and Beyond Jessica O. Matthews is bringing renewable energy to countries throughout the Continent with her global tech company, Uncharted Play. arts culture March 17, 2017
This Performance Artist Examines Gender Roles and Boundaries in 'Rituals of Becoming' Ghanaian-Togolese artist crazinisT artisT explores the politics of the bodies of gender non-conformists with his new peformance art in Ghana. arts culture March 17, 2017
Karen Attiah Is the 'Warrior of Diversity' Channeling Journalism Into Activism We spoke with Nigerian-Ghanaian journalist, Karen Attiah, about the importance of elevating African narratives in mainstream media. okay100women March 17, 2017
How I Learned the Power of Pussy Prayer Pussy prayer is how we heal the wounds of sexual trauma. One woman's journey from hurt to acceptance. popular March 17, 2017
The Dark Skin I Am In: On Learning To Love My Melanin How one woman went from feeling ashamed of her complexion to loving the the skin she was in. Thanks in no small part to Lupita Nyong'o. arts culture March 15, 2017
Tiwa Savage, Angélique Kidjo and More Share Their Favorite Quotes by African Women for International Women's Day Watch African influencers read their favorite quotes by Lupita Nyong'o, Chimamanda Adichie and more for International Women's Day via CNN Africa. news March 8, 2017
Ray BLK Celebrates Black Hair Salons in Her New Video 'Patience' British-Nigerian artist, Ray BLK, celebrates black womanhood by way of the hair salon in her new music video "Patience." video March 8, 2017
Loza Maléombho's Designs Shape an Untold Narrative of the African Continent We catch up with Loza Maléombho, Ivorian designer and honoree in OkayAfrica's 100 Women list, on the importance of cultural heritage. okay100women March 7, 2017
Read an Excerpt From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's New Book on How To Raise a Feminist Chimamanda Adichie's letter to a friend on how to raise a feminist, has been adapted into a short book entitled 'Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions.' news March 7, 2017
Muthoni Drummer Queen Sends a Politically-Charged 'Kenyan Message' in Response to Doctors Strikes MDQ tackles the alarming social issues Kenya is faced with in her new music video and single "Kenyan Message." video March 3, 2017
Black Girls Only: A Playlist of Our Favorite Black Girl Anthems Introducing our monthly editorial theme of 'Black Girls Only' with a playlist of all the Black girl anthems you need in your life. music March 1, 2017
"Being Black is Lit:" Talking #BlackGirlMagic with the Melanin Goddess Senegalese model Khoudia Diop opens up about the societal pressures of being a dark skin woman and how she has come to love her skin. video February 28, 2017
