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A photo of ‘African Queens: Njinga’ star Adesuwa Oni dressed in traditional African royal attire, being carried on a throne.
Film + TV

11 African Documentaries to Watch on Netflix Right Now

These documentaries tell stories of the diverse history and culture, and untold perspectives from across the continent.

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Music

15 Vintage African Records You Need in Your Life

From long lost Ghanaian records to Northern and East African record digging finds, this list rounds up our favorite vintage albums.

Tributes Pour Out For Nigerian Reggae Legend, Majek Fashek, Upon His Passing
Music

Tributes Pour Out For Nigerian Reggae Legend, Majek Fashek, Upon His Passing

'Arise from your sleep Africa, Arise from your sleep America. There's work to be done,' sang Fashek on his hit 1992 song 'So Long.'

Burna Boy, AKA, Angelique Kidjo & More to Perform During 'Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home'
Music

Burna Boy, AKA, Angelique Kidjo & More to Perform During 'Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home'

Idris Elba is set to host the virtual concert, which will stream on YouTube on Africa Day.

Photos: #AfricanVintageLove Is a Celebration of the Couples In Our Lives Who Shaped Us
Arts + Culture

Photos: #AfricanVintageLove Is a Celebration of the Couples In Our Lives Who Shaped Us

Join OkayAfrica as we celebrate love with these nostalgic photos of our parents and grandparents.

8 Recent Times Luxury Fashion Brands Used African Designs Without Including Africans
Controversial

8 Recent Times Luxury Fashion Brands Used African Designs Without Including Africans

Western labels have been stealing African aesthetics for years, here are just eight recent examples.

If You're Still Missing 'Chewing Gum,' Don't Fret, Michaela Coel Has Two New Netflix Projects In the Works
Film + TV

If You're Still Missing 'Chewing Gum,' Don't Fret, Michaela Coel Has Two New Netflix Projects In the Works

Michaela Coel is working on two top-secret projects for Netflix, reports Screen Daily.

Folks Are Mad At Stella McCartney For Ripping Off Designs That 'African Aunties' Have Been Wearing For Years
News

Folks Are Mad At Stella McCartney For Ripping Off Designs That 'African Aunties' Have Been Wearing For Years

Stella McCartney's Summer/Spring collection is an obvious rip-off of African designs, but what's new?

The Egyptian Government Has Arrested 33 People For Raising Rainbow Flags At a Concert
News

The Egyptian Government Has Arrested 33 People For Raising Rainbow Flags At a Concert

The Egyptian government is currently "leading a crackdown against LGBT people," reports Amnesty International.

8 People Have Been Killed In Government Crackdowns In Cameroon and the Internet Has Been Blocked—Again
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8 People Have Been Killed In Government Crackdowns In Cameroon and the Internet Has Been Blocked—Again

Government crackdowns in Cameroon, have led to eight deaths and several injuries in the country's Anglophone regions.

Sorry Guys, Wizkid Is Not the First African Artist to Sell Out London's Royal Albert Hall After All
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Sorry Guys, Wizkid Is Not the First African Artist to Sell Out London's Royal Albert Hall After All

News spread over the weekend, that Wizkid was the first African solo act to sell out London's Royal Albert Hall, but it appears that may not be the case.

Oscar Pistorius' Family Is Suing Lifetime Over Upcoming Film
News

Oscar Pistorius' Family Is Suing Lifetime Over Upcoming Film

The Pistorius family plans to take legal action against Lifetime over the upcoming film.

Lupita Nyong'o Might Be One of The Next 'Charlie's Angels'
Culture

Lupita Nyong'o Might Be One of The Next 'Charlie's Angels'

Lupita Nyong'o might star in the upcoming Charlie's Angles reboot.

A Federal Judge Just Ruled That Black Lives Matter Can't Be Sued
News

A Federal Judge Just Ruled That Black Lives Matter Can't Be Sued

A federal judge has ruled that the Black Lives Matter movement is not an entity that can be sued.

What In the World Is the 'One Corner Dance' Craze and Why Is It Even a Thing?
Culture

What In the World Is the 'One Corner Dance' Craze and Why Is It Even a Thing?

The internet is a weird place.

People Are Struggling To Decipher Trump's Incoherent Answer to Why He Removed Sudan From The Travel Ban
News

People Are Struggling To Decipher Trump's Incoherent Answer to Why He Removed Sudan From The Travel Ban

Trump left folks confused as he laughably stumbled through responses about his travel ban on Wednesday.

Hear Maleek Berry Mash Up Coldplay, Wande Coal, and Mario On "Magic"
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Hear Maleek Berry Mash Up Coldplay, Wande Coal, and Mario On "Magic"

Maleek Berry just dropped a sweet new medley for our listening pleasure.