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Christmas in Lagos brings together a host of fresh faces alongside Nollywood icons Shaffy Bello, Wale Ojo, and RMD.
Film + TV

Here Are the 11 Must-Watch African Christmas Movies This Holiday

From festive romances to family dramas, these must-watch African Christmas films bring diverse cultures, heartfelt moments and holiday cheer to your screen this season.

Mory Sacko attends the Bluemarble Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2024 in Paris, France.
Culture

Here are the Six African Chefs with Michelin Rated Restaurants

With Nigeria’s Adejoke Bakare earning her first Michelin Star for her restaurant Chisuhuru, OkayAfrica takes a look at the other African chefs that have broken into Michelin stardom.

A Torlowei lace silk set in teal.
News

Torlowei Hails Historic Spot at Harrods as “Pivotal Moment for African Fashion on the Global Stage”

More than just making a U.K. retail debut at the iconic store in London, the Nigerian lingerie brand Torlowei is also the first West African brand to achieve this.

Watch Asa's Soul-Stirring Music Video For "Odo"
News Brief

Watch Asa's Soul-Stirring Music Video For "Odo"

The Nigerian singer-songwriter returns with form and poise, her emotive storytelling never missing a beat.

Hannatu Musawa arrives on the Grammys Red Carpet at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.
Arts + Culture

Nigeria’s Art and Culture Minister on Using Afrobeats and Amapiano for Economic Growth

While attending the 66th Grammys in Los Angeles, Hannatu Musawa shared with OkayAfrica, her vision for boosting Nigeria and Africa’s creative industries and uniting the continent.

Nangolo Mbumba at the Africa Climate Summit 2023 in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
News

Namibia’s New President says He Won't Run for Office after End of Late Predecessor's Tenure

Nangolo Mbumba, the former deputy to President Hage Geingob who passed Sunday, assured citizens that he’ll only be completing the former leader’s tenure as required by law.

Ayra Starr attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Music

How African Artists Showed Up to Grammy Weekend

The continent’s biggest stars kicked off Grammy weekend with a series of events that looked like so much fun.

Pheelz attends MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Latest

Usher Taps Pheelz for Emotional Afrobeats & Amapiano-Infused Earworm “Ruin”

Ahead of his upcoming album, the R&B legend joins forces with the Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer, crafting a stylized and bittersweet stunner.

Nigerian dancer Anthony Madu, who won a scholarship after a video of him dancing in Lagos went viral, stands with ballet pupils as they give a performance for Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort during her visit to the Elmhurst Ballet School to celebrate the school's centenary, in Birmingham, on March 14, 2023.
Film + TV

Disney+ Releases Trailer for ‘Madu,’ Based on the Journey of Viral Nigerian Ballet Dancer

Selected to show at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Madu follows the journey of Anthony Madu after his viral moment, from his home country to one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world in the U.K.

Nigeria's defender #5 William Troost-Ekong (C) celebrates after shooting a penalty and scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 18, 2024.
Sports

Here’s Who Will Win AFCON 2023, According to Our Readers

As the Africa Cup of Nations rapidly approaches the final, OkayAfrica polled our readers on Instagram to see who they think will bring home the trophy this year.

Promotional image for 'A Soweto Love Story.' ​
South Africa

Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s 'A Soweto Love Story'

The new South African romantic comedy, A Soweto Love Story, directed by Rolisizwe Nikiwe is out on Valentine’s Day.

South Africa's midfielder #4 Teboho Mokoena (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 round of 16 football match between Morocco and South Africa at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro on January 30, 2024.
Sports

Five Iconic Memes From AFCON 2023

From sideline reactions to team celebrations, we relive some of the meme-worthy snaps from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

Packs of styrofoam containers filled with food and ready to be sent to the customers at Obalende in Lagos on January 23, 2024.
News

Lagos Government Says “No Going Back” on Styrofoam Ban

Aiming to tackle environmental pollution, the Lagos government has delayed the enforcement of a ban on Styrofoam by three weeks amid mixed reactions from residents.

Tyla performs during New Year's Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2023 in New York City.

Tyla, Asake, Rema, Uncle Waffles and More Confirmed for Wireless Festival 2024

They join the headliners as African acts for this year's edition.

A protester marches while holding a placard during the demonstration. Protesters marched countrywide during the 'Feminists March Against Femicide,' which was sparked by the recent brutal murders of Starlet Wahu, 26, and Rita Waeni, 20, in Kenya.
News Brief

In Kenya, Protesters Push for Women's Right to Life

Country-wide protests over the weekend captured the growing anger and frustration over the government's seeming failure to address the increase in femicide cases.

A Ghana supporter gestures ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023 Group B football match between Egypt and Ghana at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 18, 2024.
Sports

How This Year’s AFCON is Bringing Fans Together - and Tearing Them Apart

From banter to armchair analysis of games, the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cote D’lvoire has been a stream of endless entertainment on social media.

ckay
Music

CKay Returns With Two New Singles to Kick Off the Year

"Mysterious Love” and “Is It You?” show that the Nigerian singer-songwriter is still a lover boy.

Close up of an Akan king's hand showing traditional Ashanti rings made of pure gold. Such displays of wealth are a common sight at Durbars, traditional gatherings of royalty, throughout Ghana in West Africa.
West Africa

The UK is Sending Back Ghana’s Looted Treasures on Loan

The Asante Kingdom’s royal gold are among the items returning to Ghanaians in a deal that many on social media have faulted.