• Ezinne Mgbeahuruike

Stories by Ezinne Mgbeahuruike

Cassi Nomandi Artwork
Arts + Culture

5 Artists We Discovered at Frieze New York

From Ludovic Nkoth to Cassi Nomandi, here are five amazing artists we took note of at the 2021 Frieze New York festival.

A Ghanaian Artist Brought A Boat To This Year's Art Basel Miami
Arts + Culture

A Ghanaian Artist Brought A Boat To This Year's Art Basel Miami

Serge Attukwei Clottey installed a traditional Ghanaian fishing boat into a Miami hotel to create a deeply immersive and impactful sound sculpture experience.

Gideon Appah's Newest Project Is a Spiritual Rumination on His Ghanaian Upbringing
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Gideon Appah's Newest Project Is a Spiritual Rumination on His Ghanaian Upbringing

The Ghanaian artist recently showed "Memoirs Through Pokua's Window" at the New York edition of 1-54.

1-54 NY 2018 Was An Exploration of Oppression, Women's Empowerment and Identity
Arts + Culture

1-54 NY 2018 Was An Exploration of Oppression, Women's Empowerment and Identity

A recap of the fourth edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in New York.

4 Works of Art You Need To See at the New York Edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Fair
Arts + Culture

4 Works of Art You Need To See at the New York Edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Fair

If you're in New York, you need to check out these four must-see works of art at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair this weekend.

These 5 Nigerian Creatives Share How They Use Gender Fluid Styles to Express Themselves
Style

These 5 Nigerian Creatives Share How They Use Gender Fluid Styles to Express Themselves

These creatives use fashion to shake up and question the traditions and gender norms that permeate Nigeria.

Our 4 Favorite Looks From 2018's Lagos Fashion Week A/W Presentations
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Our 4 Favorite Looks From 2018's Lagos Fashion Week A/W Presentations

These talented Nigerian creatives are continuing to challenge the status quo of African fashion.

This 19-Year-Old Nigerian Designer Went From Launching His Brand in a Cramped Apartment to Showing at NYFW
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This 19-Year-Old Nigerian Designer Went From Launching His Brand in a Cramped Apartment to Showing at NYFW

Meet Taofeek Abijako of Head of State—the menswear line inspired by the Nigerian spirit of grit and joy.

The New Maki Oh Collection Brought Sensuality and Yoruba Tradition to New York Fashion Week
Fashion + Beauty

The New Maki Oh Collection Brought Sensuality and Yoruba Tradition to New York Fashion Week

The Nigerian brand's Fall collection, Ala Kobe, was one of the week's standouts.

This Is What the Black Panther 'Welcome to Wakanda' NYFW Showcase Looked Like
Fashion + Beauty

This Is What the Black Panther 'Welcome to Wakanda' NYFW Showcase Looked Like

Here's a first look at pieces by the designers who worked with Marvel to create one of a kind pieces for "Black Panther."

These 9 African Artists Share What Inspires Their Work at the afrOURban Art Exhibit
Arts + Culture

These 9 African Artists Share What Inspires Their Work at the afrOURban Art Exhibit

afrOURban is a collective that showcases art made by people who document the architecture, culture, and urban spaces of the continent.

Nigerian Actor Sope Aluko On How She Landed a Coveted Role in ​'Black Panther​'
Film + TV

Nigerian Actor Sope Aluko On How She Landed a Coveted Role in ​'Black Panther​'

Alexis Okeowo on Her New Book and Why We Need More Stories About Everyday Life in Africa
Literature

Alexis Okeowo on Her New Book and Why We Need More Stories About Everyday Life in Africa

We catch up with the Nigerian-American journalist and author on her book, 'A Moonless, Starless Sky.'

This Nigerian Song Calling Out 'Perverted Uncles' Is Blowing Up
Music

This Nigerian Song Calling Out 'Perverted Uncles' Is Blowing Up

24-year-old Teniola Apata is the voice behind the new single “Fargin,” a song that's blessing airwaves across the U.S. and Nigeria.