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Lupita Nyong’o smiling in front of a bright green graphic background with an Oscar statuette beside her.
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Video: The Lupita Nyong’o Oscar Win That Opened the Door

Lupita Nyong’o’s 2014 Best Supporting Actress win stands as a landmark moment that opened doors still ajar for actors like her today.

Illustration showing D'banj, Snoop Dogg, and Don Jazzy.
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Video: D’banj, Snoop Dogg and the Afrobeats Moment that Sparked Change

Fourteen years after D'banj's Snoop Dogg co-sign, Afrobeats has truly gone global. OkayAfrica highlights the major moments in that journey.

This is a still from ‘Mothers of Chibok’, a documentary by Joel ‘Kachi Benson.
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Watch Exclusive Clips from ‘Mothers of Chibok,’ Highlighting Women’s Resilience After Kidnapping Crisis

Joel ‘Kachi Benson’s documentary focuses on four mothers whose daughters were kidnapped as “women bravely holding onto hope in the face of adversity.”

A still from the live video of Seun Kuti’s “Emi Aluta.”
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This New Live Video Captures the Raw Energy of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80

French director Vincent Moon films Kuti and his band members singing “Emi Aluta“ in Rio de Janeiro.

A still from Nyadollie’s makeup tutorial video on YouTube.
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Top 11 African Beauty Bloggers You Need to Follow on YouTube

African YouTubers are among the biggest beauty influencers in the world. Here are our favorite beauty channels, which you should follow.

Watch Flex Rabanyan’s Sentimental Music Video For ‘Y.A.G.U (Young Ass Grown Up)’
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Watch Flex Rabanyan’s Sentimental Music Video For ‘Y.A.G.U (Young Ass Grown Up)’

The visuals for Flex Rabanyan's "Y.A.G.U" are here.

Watch Emtee’s New Music Video for ‘Abantu’
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Watch Emtee’s New Music Video for ‘Abantu’

Emtee drops new music video from 'D.I.Y 2.'

Rising South African Lyricist Touchline Has Some Words For Artists Who Buy Awards
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Rising South African Lyricist Touchline Has Some Words For Artists Who Buy Awards

Watch Touchline's new music video for 'Award Shows.'

Darkie Fiction and DJ Sliqe’s New Song and Video Will Make Your Day
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Darkie Fiction and DJ Sliqe’s New Song and Video Will Make Your Day

Watch Darkie Fiction and DJ Sliqe's music video for 'Standat.'

Watch Black Coffee's Beautiful Video For 'Wish You Were Here'
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Watch Black Coffee's Beautiful Video For 'Wish You Were Here'

Featuring SA vocalist Msaki.

Watch Blinky Bill's New Music Video For 'Mungu Halali'
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Watch Blinky Bill's New Music Video For 'Mungu Halali'

The talented Kenyan artist releases the video for the gospel-themed fan favorite.

DemiMa Mseleku Sends "A Message to the People of the Diaspora That Mama Africa Loves You"
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DemiMa Mseleku Sends "A Message to the People of the Diaspora That Mama Africa Loves You"

Watch our premiere of the London-based South African artist's music video for "Sondela."

Ziminino's Striking New Video Explores Afro-Brazilian Life In Rio
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Ziminino's Striking New Video Explores Afro-Brazilian Life In Rio

Watch our premiere of the new music video for 'Intermitência.'

Listen to a New Song by Kid X, KhazMoney and Pro
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Listen to a New Song by Kid X, KhazMoney and Pro

The song, which is accompanied by a music video, is a soundtrack to the upcoming movie 'Love Lives Here.'

Earl Sweatshirt's 'Nowhere, Nobody' Short Film Tries to Figure Out His Legendary Father's Legacy
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Earl Sweatshirt's 'Nowhere, Nobody' Short Film Tries to Figure Out His Legendary Father's Legacy

The influence of South African poet laureate Bra Willie on his U.S. rapper son is placed under a microscope.

This New Short Doc Follows Chi Modu Taking His Art to the People In His Homecoming Exhibition
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This New Short Doc Follows Chi Modu Taking His Art to the People In His Homecoming Exhibition

Revisit the legendary Nigerian-American photographer's experience engaging with Nigerian youth during his Lagos exhibition 'Uncategorized' with this visual from Melanin Unscripted.

Watch AKA and Yanga Chief’s Music Video For ‘Jika’
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Watch AKA and Yanga Chief’s Music Video For ‘Jika’

Watch AKA and Yanga Chief's Music Video For 'Jika'

Watch Zlatan & Burna Boy's New Music Video For 'Killin Dem'
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Watch Zlatan & Burna Boy's New Music Video For 'Killin Dem'

A certified banger.