News
18 March 2020
Introducing OkayAfrica's 100 Women 2020 List
Celebrating African Women Laying the Groundwork for the Future
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Arts + Culture
11 February 2020
Spotlight: Artist, Ngadi Smart, Captures Black Sensuality, Sexuality & Culture Through Striking Photography
In her new series, "Latitude," the Sierra Leonean artist explores the rich indigenous culture in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire through the lens of fashion.
Music
10 January 2020
Watch Niniola's Lively Music Video for 'Omo Rapala'
The "Queen of Afro-house" is back with a fun, Lagos-shot music video.
News
18 December 2019
Watch Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, on 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'
Miss Universe 2019 speaks to Trevor Noah about how she's had to deal with online abuse as well as wanting to raise awareness around gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa.
Music
13 December 2019
South African Women Dropped the Best Debuts of 2019
We highlight 10 noteworthy albums & EPs from a new generation of vocal talent in South Africa, featuring Elaine, Ayanda Jiya, Ami Faku and more.
Fashion
03 December 2019
In Conversation with Karabo Poppy, the First South African Artist to Collaborate with Nike
The talented illustrator and street artist produced three unique designs for Nike's iconic Air Force 1 Low sneaker collection.
Fashion + Beauty
29 October 2019
Photos: The Best Street Style Outfits From Lagos Fashion Week, 2019
See what Nigeria's best dressed had to say about what they wore to fashion week events.
Film + TV
16 October 2019
Cimarrón Is the Women-Led Film Production Company Empowering Afro-Colombians to Tell Their Own Stories
The "first Afro-Colombian film production company," is teaching filmmaking in Colombia's black communities in order to combat the lack of representation.
News
09 October 2019
Uganda’s Jessica Nabongo Is the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country in the World
Jessica Nabongo is a true, record-setting globe trotter.
News
27 September 2019
These Two Young African Women Were Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Ilwad Elman and Hajer Sharief have made the favored list for winning the prestigious award.
Music
26 September 2019
Sudan Archives Is Back With a Chilling New Video For ‘Confessions’
The violinist unveils two tracks off her forthcoming debut album, Athena, in one video.
Arts + Culture
05 September 2019
Ethiopian Artist Aida Muluneh's 'Water Life' Is a Response to the Urgent Threat of Water Scarcity
The photo series, shot in the hottest place on earth, will be showing at Somerset House in London starting this September.
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