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Rahma Warsame, a Somali woman living in Columbus, Ohio, was brutally assaulted by a white supremacist while trying to defend…
Raising awareness via grafitti
This Kenyan women collective uses graffiti to raise awareness on pressing social issues facing their country.
Stories From The Continent
From Helen Zille's suspension to Zanzibar's bid to join FIFA, here are the stories you need to know.
Bob Marley 'Exodus' Reissue
Bob Marley & The Wailers' classic album 'Exodus' is getting a special 40th anniversary reissue.
Video: Evelyn vs. Progress
Our favorite internet cousin hooked it up with much needed motivation in this new video.
Meet Forbes Africa's Under 30s
We speak with the editor of Forbes Africa's "30 Under 30" list on the importance of celebrating young ambitious Africans.
The Stories You Need to Know
From Ethiopia's internet shutdown to two Malian sisters hoping to take the tennis world by storm. Here are the stories…
Major Lazer's New EP
Major Lazer's 'Know No Better' EP features Nasty C, DJ Maphorisa, Ice Prince, Patoranking, Jidenna & more.
Video: Books in Creole by Kids
In this AJ+ video, children in rural Haiti write their own books in their mother tongue and it's helping them…
Halima Aden's Vogue Cover
Trailblazing, Somail-American model, Halima Aden, will grace the cover of Vogue Arabia's June issue.
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The Stories You Need to Know: Nigerian App Developer Wins Top Engineering Prize, Nollywood’s Crop of Female Directors and More
Nigerian app developer wins prestigious engineering award, Steve McQueen’s star-studded thriller gets a release date and more.
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Exclusive: Bantu’s ‘Roll With Me’ Is This Week’s Feel-Good Anthem
Zimbabwe’s Bantu premieres the music video for his addictive feel-good anthem, “Roll With Me.” …
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The Stories You Need to Know
Get your daily fix of what’s hot on the continent and the diaspora, May 12.
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New Music: Rationale’s ‘Vessels EP’ Seduces
The Zimbabwean-British singer Rationale, also known as Tinashe Fazakerley, has a beautiful new EP our that suggests great thing to come.
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7 African Documentaries On Netflix That You Must Watch Right Now
Here are seven African documentaries streaming right now on Netflix.
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10 Black Punk Bands You Need To Listen To
Punk’s not dead, and these 10 black punk bands from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Mozambique and more show it.
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18 African Players to Watch at the 2017 NCAA March Madness Tournament
Here's a list of African players competing at the 2017 NCAA basketball tournament.
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OkayAfrica’s 100 Women
OkayAfrica’s 100 Women is our first annual look at the women making an impact on the African continent and in the diaspora. From the biggest names in culture to young up-and-comers, we’ve got ’em.
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“America for Americans and Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans,” Robert Mugabe Shares Support For Trump’s Nationalism
Africa’s longest-running head of state urges people to “give Trump time” …
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Bob Marley In Africa
A brief history of Bob Marley’s time in Africa.
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Inside Trump’s Secret Whatsapp Group with African Dictators
We’ve been leaked text of Trump’s conversations with some of Africa’s longest serving leaders.
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The Rise of Zimbabwe’s Punk Bands
There’s a new wave of Zimbabwean punk and afro fusion groups blending national sounds with punk, hip-hop, reggae and more.
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‘Eclipsed’ Playwright Danai Gurira and Producers Honored for Their Groundbreaking Work
Eclipsed on Broadway’s Danai Gurira, Stephen C. Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey continue to make history.