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14 October 2024
Eight African Footwear Brands You Need in These Streets
From casual streetwear to elegant statement pieces, each of these brands brings its own unique vision to the footwear industry.
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31 December 2019
'Phoyisa'—DJ Maphorisa & Kabza de Small's Latest Single—Was Put Together in Just 4 Hours
"Phoyisa," featuring Cassper Nyovest and Qwestakufet is the perfect amapiano banger to ring in the new year.
5 years ago
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31 December 2019
A Court in Angola Has Ordered the Assets of Isabel dos Santos To Be Frozen
Angola is looking to reclaim $1 billion that Isabel dos Santos and her associates allegedly owe.
5 years ago
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30 December 2019
Lupita Nyong'o Graces the February Fashion & Film Cover for British Vogue
This is the Kenyan actor's first British Vogue cover.
5 years ago
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30 December 2019
Watch Sarkodie's New Music Video for 'Feelings' Featuring Maleek Berry
The latest music video from the Ghanaian rapper's album "Black Love" doubles as a mini rom-com for the lovers out there.
5 years ago
Arts + Culture
27 December 2019
Photos: This Is What the Melanin Unscripted x Native House Pop-Up Looked Like
Young African creatives gathered in community to discuss the state of contemporary African culture and music today.
5 years ago
News
27 December 2019
Sho Madjozi's Sister Has Passed Away in a Tragic Car Accident
The South African rapper confirmed the news in a statement on social media.
5 years ago
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26 December 2019
A New Burna Boy Song, 'Money Play,' Is Here
The African Giant blesses our ears with one more banger before the year comes to an end. Listen to it here.
5 years ago
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26 December 2019
Nigerian Activist Omoyele Sowore Has Finally Been Released from Prison
The journalist and organizer of the #RevolutionNow protests was released Tuesday once the attorney general ordered his release on bail.
5 years ago
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23 December 2019
Sudan Has Launched an Investigation into Crimes Committed During the Darfur Conflict
The state prosecutor says the investigation will focus on "cases against former regime leaders."
5 years ago
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23 December 2019
Egypt's Second Netflix Original Is Set to Star Satirical Puppet Abla Fahita
The popular character will try her hand at a scripted series that chronicles her path to stardom.
5 years ago
Fashion + Beauty
15 November 2019
#BuyBlack: The 8 Black-Owned Brands To Shop For On Black Friday 2019
It's that time of year again, here is OkayAfrica's 2019 gift guide for you to #BuyBlack this Friday.
5 years ago
Arts + Culture
06 September 2019
Bassey Ikpi’s Literary Debut on Her Mental Health Journey Is a Call for People To See Themselves, and Others, With Genuine Empathy
We speak with the Nigerian-American writer and ex-poet about her book that challenges us to rethink mental health challenges.
Film + TV
05 September 2019
In Conversation: The Makers of ‘LUCE’ Use the Film To Turn America’s Ideas of Race & Identity on Its Head
We speak with playwright JC Lee and director Julius Onah on how this psychological thriller is unlike any other as it addresses social issues in an uncommon way.
News
04 September 2019
Blood Orange's Performance on A COLORS SHOW Is Dripping in Melancholy and Purple Flowers
Watch Dev Hynes give a somber rendition of "Dark & Handsome" from his latest project, "Angel's Pulse."
News
03 September 2019
Watch Uzo Aduba Shine In the New Trailer for 'Miss Virginia'
Based on a true story, Uzo Aduba portrays a mother who leads the fight for education reform in Washington, D.C.
Sports
22 August 2019
Celebrated Ghanaian Football Player Junior Agogo Has Passed Away
The former striker who played for Ghana and several English clubs was 40 years old.
News
21 August 2019
Mati Diop Will Be Presented the Inaugural Mary Pickford Award at TIFF 2019
The Senegalese-French director of "Atlantiques" will be the first to be honored for her exceptional work as a female talent in the film industry.
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