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Tyra Banks Surprises Teen Fashion Designer Whose West African Print Prom...
Tyra banks is wearing my Design, words cannot explain that feeling. I am so thankful and so blessed to have you @tyrabanks in my corner. This is only the beginning. Can everyone agree that Tyra looks...
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Journey Through An Accra Dreamscape In This Virtual Reality Short Film From...
PANDORA – A 360 Degree VR Short Film (Photo via Afrocyberpunk) NubianVR, a new virtual reality production company rooted in Accra’s underground art scene, is on a mission to transform the way we...
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To Dot Or Not To Dot?: My Thoughts On The Whole ‘Can African-Americans...
Performer Shakira Marshall preps to perform as one of Fela Kuti’s queens at Sundance 2014 Between you and me, I’ve really been wanting to speckle my face with white dots. To imitate the stunning face...
View ArticleThis Nostalgic Lookbook Showcases Comfy Knitwear With A Playful Ghanaian Twist
Ghanaian designer Jane Odartey wants Mawusi‘s latest collection of knitwear to encourage us to live in the present. Hence, the name Sane Momo, a phrase that translates to “old concerns” in the Krobo...
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‘Polyglot,’ Web Series On Young Creatives Of Color, Teases Upcoming London...
Filmmaker and actor Roger Jean Nsengiyumva stars in the latest episode of Polyglot (Photo: Ferhat Yunus Topraklar) In the third episode of Polyglot, viewers will journey from the scripted web series’...
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Nollywood & Vine: The Most Hilarious #NigerianMoviesBeLike Moments On Social...
From their over-the-top performances to their obsession with all things scandal, Nollywood movies are truly in a league of their own. The distinctive genre constitutes $3 billion of Nigeria’s prolific...
View ArticleLoza Maléombho’s Most Feminine Collection Yet Draws Inspiration From Côte...
Inspired by traditional masks from the northern region of Côte d’Ivoire, Loza Maléombho‘s latest collection, Zaouli, comprises a lively burst of bold and highly structured designs. Each piece reflects...
View ArticleThis Wonderful Photo Series Celebrates The Creativity And Intricate Beauty Of...
All images courtesy of Emily Stein From iconic Nigerian photographer J.D. Okhai Ojeikere to the many street style snapshots of Afropunk attendees, Black hairstyles have been the focal point of many...
View ArticleFolasade Adeoso & Sasha Payton’s Unconventional Pop-Up Shop Spotlights...
When embarking on their month-long pop-up shop Open Space Studios, young designers Folasade Adeoso (of 1953 Collection) and Sasha Payton (of Black Box Jewelry) made sure that the artist came first....
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Motswana Model Celebrates “Beauty Of Being A Young Black Woman” In Monthlong...
Image: “Post6. End of Week3” from Amy Amantle’s independent Spring photo campaign. Photography by Lorraine Kinnear. Motswana creative Amy Amantle is back with another stunning photograph series, this...
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‘African City Bags’ Spotlight Major Locales On The Continent
Photography by J. Quazi King One fashion blogger has made it easier than ever to proudly rep some of Africa’s most popular cities. With an African City Bag one becomes “not just a citizen, but an...
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Jidenna & Jessica Chibueze To Be Honored As “Nigerian Renaissance...
An exclusive photograph from the All Things Ankara 2015 Campaign, featuring Jessica Chibueze and Jidenna (Photo: Patrick Amara) The inaugural All Things Ankara Ball goes down this Saturday with the...
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After You Watch ‘Beasts Of No Nation’ On Netflix, Check Out These 10 Movies...
Idris Elba in Beasts of No Nation On Friday, Netflix debuted its first original feature film Beasts Of No Nation on the streaming media platform and in select U.S. theaters. Based on the eponymous...
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Lupita Nyong’o Heads To Broadway In ‘Eclipsed’
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View ArticleThis Striking Nigerian Portrait Series Challenges Viewers To See Beyond Skin...
In his latest project, Nigerian Identity, photographer Ima Mfon challenges preconceived notions of African identities with a series of stripped-down portraits. “Drawing inspiration from photographers...
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Here’s Where You Can Watch South Africa, Liberia-Based Films ‘Ayanda’ And...
South African actress Fulu Mugovhani (left) plays the titular character in “Ayanda.” Photo courtesy of Array Releasing. If you’re a moviegoer hungry for films that reflect the breadth of experiences...
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12 Must-See Exhibits At LagosPhoto Festival
Photography by Patrick Wilocq from ‘The Suparwelés’ All images courtesy of LagosPhoto Pantsula dancers, classic Hollywood films and mannequins are just a few of the subject matters explored at this...
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Film Africa: A Photographic Preview Of The UK’s Largest African Film Festival
A still from “Run,” directed by Philippe Lacôte. Photo courtesy of Film Africa. This Friday, Film Africa will launch its fifth edition of celebrating African cinema and filmmakers from across the...
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These 11 Photos Illustrate The Diverse And Innovative ‘Ways We Watch Films In...
The Western Sahara international film festival (FiSahara). Photo: Giulio Paletta. Watching films might be a universal pastime, but a new photograph exhibition shows just how diverse the moviegoing...
View ArticleThis Vintage Fashion Shoot Starring Ghanaian Singer Jojo Abot Will Give You Life
A recent visit to an eclectic vintage shop in London inspired Ghanaian singer Jojo Abot to channel the golden hues of fall in a photoshoot. Somali photographer Amaal Said and Nigerian vintage collector...
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