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Barthélémy Toguo's Exhibition Explores the Push & Pull of the Global Migration Crisis
Arts + Culture

Barthélémy Toguo's Exhibition Explores the Push & Pull of the Global Migration Crisis

The Cameroonian artist specifically dives into the desire of young Africans wanting to seek a better life in 'The Beauty of Our Voice' at the Parrish Art Museum.

Meet the Ivorian Woman Behind the Online Platform Bringing Affordable Black Art to The World
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Meet the Ivorian Woman Behind the Online Platform Bringing Affordable Black Art to The World

Ayoka-Deco is Alice Gbelia's effort to make supporting young black artists easier, as well as give them a platform.

Nigeria's First Gay Memoir Is an Essential Primer on the Real Experiences of LGBT Africans
Arts + Culture

Nigeria's First Gay Memoir Is an Essential Primer on the Real Experiences of LGBT Africans

In conversation with journalist Chike Frankie Edozien about his new book, "Lives of Great Men."

This Is What Lagos Could Look Like in 2115
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This Is What Lagos Could Look Like in 2115

We speak with Nigerian artist Wale Lawal on his project with Olalekan Jeyifous, "Mad Horse City," currently showing at the "Africa Is Not a Refugee Camp" exhibition in Munich.

Zanele Muholi Links LGBTQ Communities In South Africa & New York Through Visual Activism
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Zanele Muholi Links LGBTQ Communities In South Africa & New York Through Visual Activism

The artist shares the significance behind her Performa 2017 installation in NYC.

She Leads Africa's SLAY Festival Was a Day Full of Black Girl Magic
Events

She Leads Africa's SLAY Festival Was a Day Full of Black Girl Magic

A recap of She Leads Africa's first SLAY Festival held in Lagos.

This Web Series Wants to Be the Fresh, Diverse Voice for Black Millennials
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This Web Series Wants to Be the Fresh, Diverse Voice for Black Millennials

The Grapevine is a web series that gives black millennials the chance to have intimate conversations about the issues that matter to them.

The Future of Nigeria's Art World Is In the Hands of its Young Artists
Arts + Culture

The Future of Nigeria's Art World Is In the Hands of its Young Artists

We caught up with artist Victor Ehikhamenor at ART X Lagos on the challenges he faces and the future of Nigerian art via its young artists.

Failed Graffiti Artist Olatunde Alara Creates Art That Rages Against the Art World Machine
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Failed Graffiti Artist Olatunde Alara Creates Art That Rages Against the Art World Machine

Okayafrica touches base with Olatunde Alara, who participated in ART X Lagos' 'Intersections' live performance art this past weekend.

ART X Lagos Founder Tokini Peterside on Celebrating Creativity and Reconnecting Art to Pop Culture
Arts + Culture

ART X Lagos Founder Tokini Peterside on Celebrating Creativity and Reconnecting Art to Pop Culture

ART X Lagos founder Tokini Peterside speaks on the art fair as the nexus of Lagos' art scene and more with Okayafrica.

ART X Lagos: A Preview of West Africa's Newest Contemporary African Art Fair
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ART X Lagos: A Preview of West Africa's Newest Contemporary African Art Fair

ART X Lagos, the next best art fair to land in Lagos launches Nov. 4—check out Okayafrica's preview of what to expect during the 3-day event.

This Is What Lagos' Felabration Looked Like
Nigeria

This Is What Lagos' Felabration Looked Like

Since 1998, Felabration has congregated Fela Kuti fans at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja. Here's what went down this year.

The Silent T in Nigeria's LGBT Community
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The Silent T in Nigeria's LGBT Community

Filmmaker Noni Lawal on what it means to be a Nigerian trans-woman in New York and the fight for LGBT rights in Nigeria.

JAND Is A Web Comic About The Lives Of Young Nigerians Studying Abroad
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JAND Is A Web Comic About The Lives Of Young Nigerians Studying Abroad

For the creator of JAND, or Just Another Nigerian Drama, comics are about capturing a slice of Nigerian bourgeois life not usually explored.

This Website For Young Africans Wants To Be A Platform For Real Talk
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This Website For Young Africans Wants To Be A Platform For Real Talk

Once a Tumblr page, Ezibota.com is now a budding online space for Africans to have honest conversations.