When tennis’ fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, begins in Queens, New York, this week, some of the event’s most inspirational players will be wearing kits created by the award-winning South African designer.
The Kenyan producer has been leading a team in commissioning original TV series and films across Africa for the platform.
The DRC-born poet tells OkayAfrica how and why she practices 'a poetics of disobedience.'
Under the banner of her digital media organization, AQ Studios, the Senegalese-American journalist has produced a number of documentaries, as well as hosted panels and film screenings, focussing on LGBT issues across the African continent.
The gospel icon was recently handed the Order of Ikhamanga — the highest award given to South African citizens who have excelled in the arts, culture & literature.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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