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South African singer Miriam Makeba performs at the 1984 North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland. (Photo by John van Hasselt/Sygma via Getty Images)

Mother Africa: 12 Iconic Women Who Have Shaped Our Culture

This Mother's Day, we celebrate iconic African women throughout history who have helped shape and create culture.

DIASPORA—The world would be much less soulful without the contributions of African women.

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OkayAfrica’s 100 Women

OkayAfrica's 100 Women is our first annual look at the women making an impact on the African continent and in the diaspora. From the biggest names in culture to young up-and-comers, we've got 'em.

In honor of Women's History Month and our March theme, “Black Girls Only" we've put together the first annual "OkayAfrica's 100 Women."

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This New York City Fashion Shoot Is A Gorgeous Love Letter To Iman

Beau Monde Society's Jennifer Nnamani reimagines images from Iman's earlier NYC editorials as an homage to the Somali supermodel.

David Bowie And Iman's Love Changed How I Thought About Somali Identity

As a girl, Dina Nur saw Iman and David Bowie's relationship as a license to break free of the bonds of Somali female identity.

12 Trailblazing Somali Women

'Horn' founder and editor Sumaya lists 12 trailblazing Somali women and why you need to know about them.

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W Magazine Dubs Rihanna 'World's Wildest Style Icon'

The issues with Rihanna W Magazine's editorial spread World's Wildest Style Icon