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Finally! Rihanna Is Bringing Fenty Beauty & Skin to Africa

Fashion + Beauty

10 May 2022

Finally! Rihanna Is Bringing Fenty Beauty & Skin to Africa

For years fans have been asking the music, business, and fashion mogul to bring her beauty lines to the continent — and our wish has finally been granted.

Fashion

03 December 2019

South Sudanese Model Adut Akech Wins Model of the Year at 2019 British Fashion Awards

The 19-year-old model spoke about the need for increased representation in the fashion world during her acceptance speech.

Rihanna Reached Out to South African Maskandi Artist Mbuzeni For a Collaboration After He Performed A Remix to ‘Diamonds’

Music

09 July 2019

Rihanna Reached Out to South African Maskandi Artist Mbuzeni For a Collaboration After He Performed A Remix to ‘Diamonds’

"This is a big thing for South Africa and for maskandi as a whole," says Mbuzeni.

Here's a Glimpse of Rihanna's FENTY Maison Campaign Shot by Nigerian Photographer Ruth Ossai

News

29 May 2019

Here's a Glimpse of Rihanna's FENTY Maison Campaign Shot by Nigerian Photographer Ruth Ossai

A true black diaspora creative link-up we deserve.

Here's How Africa and the Diaspora Inspired Donald Glover's 'Guava Island'

News

15 April 2019

Here's How Africa and the Diaspora Inspired Donald Glover's 'Guava Island'

The Cuba-shot tropical thriller, starring Donald Glover and Rihanna, recently premiered on Amazon Prime.

Choreographer Luam Keflezgy On How To Overcome The Stigma Of Arts as a Career In African Families

Art

11 March 2019

Choreographer Luam Keflezgy On How To Overcome The Stigma Of Arts as a Career In African Families

"I choreographed the power of the women in my culture into a dance performed by the biggest force in music. It was my way of reconciling my departure of what my culture expected of me (medicine) with a path they didn't understand (dance). And I did it in a way that would make them proud and take ownership." - Luam Keflezgy

7 Crossover Moments That Highlight Africa's Influence on Pop Culture In 2018

Arts + Culture

20 December 2018

7 Crossover Moments That Highlight Africa's Influence on Pop Culture In 2018

African music, dance and fashion continues to influence global pop culture, and these seven examples prove it.

Edward Enninful's First British Vogue September Issue Features the Illustrious Rihanna

Arts + Culture

31 July 2018

Edward Enninful's First British Vogue September Issue Features the Illustrious Rihanna

The fashion magazine teases what we're to expect from the Ghanaian-British editor-in-chief this month and we're already here for it.

Black Excellence Was On Full Display at Last Night's Met Gala

Fashion + Beauty

08 May 2018

Black Excellence Was On Full Display at Last Night's Met Gala

Check out some of the "divine" looks from the 2018 Met Gala.

Here's What You Need to Know About the Senegalese Religious Movement Protesting Rihanna

Controversial

27 February 2018

Here's What You Need to Know About the Senegalese Religious Movement Protesting Rihanna

We spoke to writer and PhD student, Hamidou Anne, about the rising influence of Senegal's "No to Free Masonry and Homosexuality" group, who recently protested Rihanna's trip to the country.

A Religious Association Declares Rihanna Is 'Not Welcome' in Senegal, Says She's a Member of the Illuminati

News

01 February 2018

A Religious Association Declares Rihanna Is 'Not Welcome' in Senegal, Says She's a Member of the Illuminati

Ridiculous, no?

Twitter Reacts to Rihanna Hitting the Gwara Gwara and More Highlights From Last Night's Grammys

Popular

29 January 2018

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rihanna Stories

Finally! Rihanna Is Bringing Fenty Beauty & Skin to Africa

For years fans have been asking the music, business, and fashion mogul to bring her beauty lines to the continent — and our wish has finally been granted.

South Sudanese Model Adut Akech Wins Model of the Year at 2019 British Fashion Awards

The 19-year-old model spoke about the need for increased representation in the fashion world during her acceptance speech.

Rihanna Reached Out to South African Maskandi Artist Mbuzeni For a Collaboration After He Performed A Remix to ‘Diamonds’

"This is a big thing for South Africa and for maskandi as a whole," says Mbuzeni.

Here's a Glimpse of Rihanna's FENTY Maison Campaign Shot by Nigerian Photographer Ruth Ossai

A true black diaspora creative link-up we deserve.

Here's How Africa and the Diaspora Inspired Donald Glover's 'Guava Island'

The Cuba-shot tropical thriller, starring Donald Glover and Rihanna, recently premiered on Amazon Prime.

Choreographer Luam Keflezgy On How To Overcome The Stigma Of Arts as a Career In African Families

7 Crossover Moments That Highlight Africa's Influence on Pop Culture In 2018

African music, dance and fashion continues to influence global pop culture, and these seven examples prove it.

Edward Enninful's First British Vogue September Issue Features the Illustrious Rihanna

The fashion magazine teases what we're to expect from the Ghanaian-British editor-in-chief this month and we're already here for it.

Black Excellence Was On Full Display at Last Night's Met Gala

Check out some of the "divine" looks from the 2018 Met Gala.

Here's What You Need to Know About the Senegalese Religious Movement Protesting Rihanna

We spoke to writer and PhD student, Hamidou Anne, about the rising influence of Senegal's "No to Free Masonry and Homosexuality" group, who recently protested Rihanna's trip to the country.

A Religious Association Declares Rihanna Is 'Not Welcome' in Senegal, Says She's a Member of the Illuminati

Ridiculous, no?

Twitter Reacts to Rihanna Hitting the Gwara Gwara and More Highlights From Last Night's Grammys

Rihanna hitting the popular South African dance, was our favorite part of the entire show.