Music
14 March 2019
Kwesi Arthur, Ghana's King of the Youth, Wants to Take African Hip-Hop Global
We talk to Kwesi Arthur about his story and taking Ghana to the world through music.
6 years ago
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Literature
13 February 2019
In Conversation: Ebonee Davis on Going to Ghana To Reconnect with Her History and Her Greater Sense of Self
"From this trip I have a more expanded idea of who I am, who I can be and what is possible for me."
6 years ago
Style
18 October 2018
Style Dimension: Ayana Zaire Is Using Her Brand To Study the Link Between Labor & Black Women
"I am not in the business of changing the 'black narrative,' nor do I want to be. I am simply adding to the conversation, chiming in with my two cents."
7 years ago
Fashion + Beauty
17 October 2018
Style Dimension: Ifeanyi Nwune Is the Designer Becoming the Face of Lagos' New Wave Fashion Scene
The mind behind I.N Official touches on drawing inspiration from traditional culture, experimenting with fashion and more.
7 years ago
Style
12 October 2018
Style Dimension: Pierra Ntayombya Wants Young African Designers To Tap Into the Power of Collaboration
The CEO of the Rwandan label speaks on the mission of the brand and the importance of investing in young talent.
7 years ago
Fashion + Beauty
10 October 2018
Style Dimension: Matthew Rugamba Is the Designer Building a Dynamic Fashion Sector in Rwanda
We touch base with the Rwandan designer on the responsibility designers have to shape a better industry for the future of African fashion.
7 years ago
Style
09 October 2018
Style Dimension: Blogger & Designer Fisayo Longe Wants To Use the Fashion Industry to Empower African Women
The British-Nigerian style maven touches on her goal to build the framework the continent needs to truly be a fashion manufacturing powerhouse and more
7 years ago
Style
08 October 2018
Style Dimension: Wanda Lephoto's Self-Titled Label Is a Case Study Examining Unspoken African Stories
The South African designer seeks to do away with the Western gaze and thrive within a community of burgeoning African creatives.
7 years ago
Style
04 October 2018
Style Dimension: Designer Akua Shabaka Channels Her Family's Afro-Diasporan Lineage
The young fashion designer and model seeks to tell the story of the black experience through timeless clothing.
7 years ago
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31 August 2018
Ibra Ake Is On a Mission To Show African Creatives the Value of Ownership & Telling Honest Stories
The Nigerian-American visual artist speaks further on his influences, his experience working with Childish Gambino, writing for 'Atlanta' and more.
7 years ago
Music
11 July 2018
5 Artists From the Nigerian New Wave Who Are Shaping the Future of the Music Industry
Get to know Tomi Agape, Wavythecreator, Tobi Lou, Santi, and ODIE.
7 years ago
Style
02 May 2018
First Look: BBK Homecoming 2018 Fashion Editorial
Photographer Baingor Joiner teams up with Lagos' fashion tastemakers for a fresh editorial during BBK's homecoming to Lagos.
7 years ago
Style
23 April 2018
Tinie Tempah's New Capsule Collection Is Inspired by Dynamic, Fast-Moving Lagos
The Nigerian-British musician's menswear label 'What We Wear' presented a new collection in Nigeria for the first time. It was produced in a week.
Style
20 April 2018
WAFFLESNCREAM's Rainy/Wet '18 Collection Is a Fusion of Their Love for Skate and Nigerian Culture
The streetwear label and skate collective shares the lookbook of their new threads exclusively on OkayAfrica.
Popular
16 April 2018
Josef Adamu Is the Nigerian-Canadian Creative Pushing the Boundaries of Visual Storytelling
We speak with the founder and director of Sunday School on the rapid growth of the platform and how to build a strong brand.
Fashion + Beauty
28 March 2018
100 Women: Jackie Aina Is the Beauty Guru Challenging the Industry To Pay Attention To Black Women
The Nigerian-American makeup artist is shaking up the beauty industry one tutorial at a time—and she's only getting started.
Arts + Culture
26 February 2018
This Nollywood Star Is On a Mission to Become a Master Actor—and He's Well On His Way
As he shares his journey of his rising success in Nigeria's film industry, Enyinna Nwigwe of "The Wedding Party" is one to watch.
Music
11 January 2018
Yxng Bane Has No Other Competition But Himself
We catch up with the UK's Afro-Swing artist as he visits the continent for the first time.
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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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