British musician Adele sparked controversy on social media after posting a bikini photo with a Jamaican flag and Bantu knotted hair. The photo was taken to celebrate what would have been the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday. The annual event...
Hollywood is grief-stricken. One of its most promising stars, Chadwick Boseman, returned to the sky on August 28. He was known for the roles of black icons Jackie Robinson (2013's "42") and James Brown (2014's "Get on Up"), he rose to fame...
With global celebrities stepping out on the red carpet and turning heads in the streets, African fabrics have managed to leave the shores of the continent and create their fashion. The continent has a thriving industry which exports colorful fabrics....
Photo: Courtesy of Mr. Eazi / @mreazi Mr. Eazi, a passionate singer and rapper, sits at the symbolic border between two different cultures and countries: Nigeria, where he was born and raised, and Ghana, where he attended university and spent...
How a photographer, a group of models, and a fashion show in Harlem kick-started a cultural and political movement that is still inspiring today. On January 28, 1962, in front of the Purple Manor neighborhood, a large crowd gathered in...
London-based Congolese fashion influencer Juliette Foxx is no stranger to edgy avant-garde style; one of our favorite things about her is how she translates trends and makes them seem relativized to her audience. This week, she elegantly wears a Karen Millen burgundy pinafore dress...
Owanbe, in Nigeria, is something that can never be overstated. It was once upon a time, a festival that occupied a central place in traditional African society. But the celebrations are now transformed to a whole new level. They no...
We're pretty used to seeing Ronke Raji with different hairstyles so far, but this new look is refreshing. The Beauty and Lifestyle vlogger includes us in her new natural hair journey and her regimen. She says: I cut all of...
Black-owned businesses make amazing clothing inspired by African designs. What happens when everyone inevitably starts buying them? Yetunde Olukoya began her Ray Darten label with 160 pieces she sewed by hand at home. The recent influx of support for black-owned...
Nigerian shoe brand 313eko has just unveiled its new collection with handcrafted pieces. To model the collection, the brand chose Timi Dakolo, Timini Egbuson, and Akin Faminu to present their latest offer. According to the brand: Quality, comfort, and versatility are some of the words that...
