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    Solange’s New Album Is a Portal Into the Spaces That Define Us
    Music
    06 March 2019

    Solange’s New Album Is a Portal Into the Spaces That Define Us

    'When I Get Home' encourages us to reflect on the unique spaces that make us who we are.

    Reclaiming Tradition: How Hair Beads Connect Us to Our History
    Fashion + Beauty
    08 November 2018

    Reclaiming Tradition: How Hair Beads Connect Us to Our History

    A history of beads and African hair jewelry told through the unforgettable story of Baroness Floella Benjamin.

    Driving Forces: Hair by Susy is Building Community in Brooklyn | Presented by Uber
    Fashion
    24 August 2018

    Driving Forces: Hair by Susy is Building Community in Brooklyn | Presented by Uber

    We catch up to the hairstylist to the stars in East New York and talk about what it means to be inspired by other women.

    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.

    100 Women: Susy Oludele and Alsarah On the Power of Following Your Passion
    Arts + Culture
    13 March 2018

    100 Women: Susy Oludele and Alsarah On the Power of Following Your Passion

    Nigerian-American hairstylist Susy Oludele and Sudanese-American musician, Alsarah sit down for an enlightening conversation about defying the odds and putting their aspirations first.

    lupita nyong'o grazia uk photoshop
    Popular
    10 November 2017

    Lupita Nyong'o Tells Grazia UK, "Don't Touch My Hair"

    The actress took to social media to call out Grazia UK for photoshopping her natural hair in the November edition.

    Video: Get To Know the Nigerian-American Hair Guru Behind Both Beyoncé's and Solange's Braids
    Fashion + Beauty
    02 October 2017

    Video: Get To Know the Nigerian-American Hair Guru Behind Both Beyoncé's and Solange's Braids

    OkayAfrica sat down for a quick chat with Susy Oludele about building her budding hair empire.

    Wizkid and Stormzy Win Best International Act, Issa Rae Slays and Other Highlights From the 2017 BET Awards
    News
    26 June 2017

    Wizkid and Stormzy Win Best International Act, Issa Rae Slays and Other Highlights From the 2017 BET Awards

    From Issa Rae's "awkward black girl moment" to Solange's acceptance speech, here are the highlights from this year's BET Awards.

    OkayAfrica's Weekend Guide
    Arts + Culture
    21 May 2017

    OkayAfrica's Weekend Guide

    There’s a deluge of cool events happening across Africa and the diaspora this weekend and OkayAfrica’s weekend guide is where you’ll find them.

    In Photos: Solange's Groundbreaking Guggenheim Concert
    Events
    19 May 2017

    In Photos: Solange's Groundbreaking Guggenheim Concert

    This is what Solange's powerful Guggenheim performance looked like.

    Mr Eazi, Wizkid, AKA, Issa Rae and More Nominated for 2017 BET Awards
    Latest
    15 May 2017

    Mr Eazi, Wizkid, AKA, Issa Rae and More Nominated for 2017 BET Awards

    Here are all the 2017 BET Awards nominees.

    Lupita Nyong'o, Beyoncé, Iman and More: A Look Back At Our Favorite Met Gala Looks
    Style
    30 April 2017

    Lupita Nyong'o, Beyoncé, Iman and More: A Look Back At Our Favorite Met Gala Looks

    We revisit some of the best looks from Met Galas past.

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