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Vlisco's Iconic Prints In 'Hommage à L’art' [Gallery]
Fashion

Vlisco's Iconic Prints In 'Hommage à L’art' [Gallery]

Iconic symbols in gold and African wax materials are the focus for african photography in dutch company Vlisco's newest campaign.

African Metropolis: Short Films For Six African Cities
Film + TV

African Metropolis: Short Films For Six African Cities

'African Metropolis' is a series showcasing six cities and African filmmakers. The film series is part of the Toronto International Film Festival

DC: Afrisonore Presents 'MAPS13' [8/31]
Events

DC: Afrisonore Presents 'MAPS13' [8/31]

African music and more are getting spun in heavy rotation this Saturday, apart of Labor Day weekend festivities at Maps13.

Dougla: Cultural Expression Through Pattern [Gallery]
Arts + Culture

Dougla: Cultural Expression Through Pattern [Gallery]

Graphic designer from Trinidad makes waves using bright palettes inspired by Caribbean culture and African art

The Origins of the Afro Pick [Gallery]
Photos

The Origins of the Afro Pick [Gallery]

From a piece of wood to a symbol of black power, afro combs transcended into the ages bringing new ideas for black individuals in culture and personal style

The Beautyful Ones: Ghanaian Novel Turned Exhibition [Gallery]
Arts + Culture

The Beautyful Ones: Ghanaian Novel Turned Exhibition [Gallery]

'The Beautyful Ones' is the title of new exhibit in Berlin featuring artists that want african art to be exempt from limits.

ElectricJive 'Classic Mbaqanga Girl Groups' Vol. 4
News

ElectricJive 'Classic Mbaqanga Girl Groups' Vol. 4

Between the 1950s and 60s, South African girl groups were making names for themselves. In its fourth mixtape installment, Electricjive has brought back some of the funk-induced hits.

Gallery: Senegal's Asamaan Festival of Music and Astronomy
Photos

Gallery: Senegal's Asamaan Festival of Music and Astronomy

Stars and african music were featured at the Asamaan Festival of Astronomy and Music in Dakar, Senegal this past april.

Namibia's Car Cemetery [Gallery]
Photos

Namibia's Car Cemetery [Gallery]

Besides raising money for under privileged children in South Africa, crew-members of the Put Foot Rally this year stumbled upon a car cemetery, featured classic faros and mercedes-benz's.

Andrew Esiebo's Barbershops of West Africa [Gallery]
Photos

Andrew Esiebo's Barbershops of West Africa [Gallery]

Nigerian photographer Andrew Esiebo brings to life West African barbershops through a series of photos, each displaying similar relationships between barbershops worldwide.

Victor Onyebuchi's 53 Days In Cuba
Photos

Victor Onyebuchi's 53 Days In Cuba

Gorgeous images from Nigerian-born Victor Onyebuchi's Cuban pictures.

Interview: Laura Gamse, Director of The Creators
Film + TV

Interview: Laura Gamse, Director of The Creators

We were given the opportunity to talk with producer and editor of The Creators, Laura Gamse to find out about the film.

Video Premiere: Fore 'Medicine'
Music

Video Premiere: Fore 'Medicine'

Video for Zimbabwe rapper Fore's Medicine off Going Back Is Not The Same As Staying.

Photos: White Night In Kigali
Continental

Photos: White Night In Kigali

Photos from Le Diner En Blanc Kigali.

NYC: Dutty Artz Throwing Down @ Glasslands [8/17]
Events

NYC: Dutty Artz Throwing Down @ Glasslands [8/17]

Stream and download DJ Rupture's Change the Mood mix via the Fader as well as info on CHANGE THE MOOD! event at Glasslands 8/17/12.

Video: Keche 'Aluguntugui'
Music

Video: Keche 'Aluguntugui'

Watch the video for Aluguntugui from Ghana's Keche (Joshua Amapah aka Kechepa + Andrew Kudjoe aka Kechedec).

NYC: 'Come Back, Africa' Under The Stars
USA

NYC: 'Come Back, Africa' Under The Stars

Central Park SummerStage presents Come Back, Africa 1959 anti-apartheid film to celebrate 100th anniversary of the ANC.

NYC: Voices Of Black w Little Dragon + Buraka Som Sistema [8/10]
USA

NYC: Voices Of Black w Little Dragon + Buraka Som Sistema [8/10]

Voices of Black at Prospect Park with Little Dragon and Frankie Rose.

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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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