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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Events
19 May 2017
In Photos: Solange's Groundbreaking Guggenheim Concert
This is what Solange's powerful Guggenheim performance looked like.
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.
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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