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08 November 2021
Charlene Akuamoah Is Channeling Her West African Heritage Through Style
We spoke with the Ghanaian stylist and designer about getting started and working on passion projects.
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USA
26 March 2019
In Photos: A Sultry Evening Celebrating OkayAfrica's 100 Women at NYC's Top of the Standard
Here's what went down at our evening of community and celebration in this photo story.
News
18 March 2019
Beyond the Struggle: Trans Activist Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro on the Everyday Joys of Embracing Her Identity
Hailing from a country that criminalized queerness comes with its own challenges. But Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro is choosing to find the joy in her life as a trans women instead of dealing in the loneliness and trauma that can come with being a leading voice in the movement to change the status quo.
Continental
11 March 2019
In Photos: This Is What OkayAfrica 100 Women's First Gathering of the Month Looked Like
OkayAfrica 100 Women 2019 honorees Clemantine Wamariya, Soull and Dynasty Ogun along with curator Neema Githere imparted fulfilling words on personal storytelling in a panel discussion at Okay Space.
OkayAfrica's 100 Women
30 March 2018
100 Women: OkayAfrica's Vibrant New Capsule Collection Is Here
Our new Ghanaian-made limited edition collection features vibrant kimonos, headwraps and obi belts in collaboration with 100 Women honoree Abrima Erwiah.
USA
29 March 2018
100 Women: Pearl Thusi Is the Fierce South African Actor Who Does It All
We sit down with "The Real Black Pearl" to hear her journey to stardom.
Video
28 March 2018
100 Women: Delphine Diallo and Abrima Erwiah Share With Us the Power of Collaboration
Ghanaian/Ivorian-American fashion business woman, Delphine Diallo and French-Senagalese artist, Abrima talk the fruits of their collaboration in the fashion and visual arts industries.
OkayAfrica's 100 Women
15 March 2018
100 Women: Meet Kelechi Okafor—the Nigerian-British Fitness Powerhouse Reclaiming Twerking & Pole Dancing for Black Women
Kelechi Okafor is a force—here's her story.
Arts + Culture
13 March 2018
100 Women: Susy Oludele and Alsarah On the Power of Following Your Passion
Nigerian-American hairstylist Susy Oludele and Sudanese-American musician, Alsarah sit down for an enlightening conversation about defying the odds and putting their aspirations first.
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