Arts + Culture

Toyin Odutola's Exhibition 'My Country Has No Name'

Artist Toyin Odutola's explores questions of identity and self in her African art exhibition 'My Country Has No Name' at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City

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Instagram Via Nigeria: Brad Ogbonna's Intimate Journey

Photographer Brad Ogbonna shares with Okayafrica photos from his recent trip to Nigeria, one year after his father's death and the publication of memoir Jisike.

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LargeUp Style: The Namibian Roots of Jamaica's Love Affair with Clarks

The Desert Boot is an icon of Jamaican fashion, often credited as coming from Britain. But what if the style actually emerged from Africa? LargeUp explores.

Robin Thicke 'Without You Lost' (Jumping Back Slash Remix)

South African producer Jumping Back Slash continues to impress us with his house/kwaito remixes with his new treatment of Robin Thicke's "Lost Without You"

Bamboo 'Bibi Yangu'

Kenyan-American newcomer Bamboo drops a new track "Bibi Yangu," showcasing the rapper's ability to meld American and African hip-hop styles to great effect

Blaklez 'Don't Be Scared'

South African musician / rapper Blaklez drops the official video for his first single "Don't Be Scared" off his debut album, 'Black Beast' out now.

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Meye Mind 'Bitch' (Spoek Mathambo x Blak Belt Jones Remix)

Spoek Mathambo and Blak Belt Jones grace Meye Mind's single 'Bitch' with their remixing touch.