OkayAfrica Presents ‘Riddim & Beats’ with Timaya, Sister Nancy and The Compozers at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Travel Diary: Kofi Yankey Shares His Travel Highlights
This ‘New Africa’ Mix From Nana Kwabena Will Jump Start Your Week
Photos: The ‘Black and Carefree’ Vibes at EVERYDAY AFRIQUE
Travel Diary: Karen Mitchell Explores Havana With Cuban Friends
The 10 Best Kwesta Songs
In Conversation with Shantrelle P. Lewis on Her New Book Exploring the World of Black Dandyism
The Artist is Present: Efya Is Making Afrobeats on Her Own Terms
City Guide: Vanessa Mdee’s Guide to Dar es Salaam
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#Justiceforsisterrahma
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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Style
Trending Now: Angelina-Print Dashiki Fashion
Check out how girls and guys from the continent and diaspora are rocking Angelina-print dashikis styles this summer.
Video
Meet Tonjé Bakang, the Cameroonian Creator of Africa’s Netflix
Tonjé Bakang’s goal is simple: to provide African and African diaspora films to its subscribers through Afrostream.
Culture
The Afro-Diaspora Guide to Surviving America’s 45th President
Are you an African immigrant worried about Trump? Here are 4 tips for surviving and perhaps even thriving these tyrannical times.
Culture
Cameroonians Are Getting Their Internet Back After a Three Month Government Block
After a three month block, Cameroon’s president has ordered that the internet be turned back on in the country’s Anglophone regions.
Literature
These 4 African Writers Are Killing It This Week In the Literary World
Here are some African writers who’ve recently won or been shortlisted for major literary awards.
Op-Ed
A Plea for the Living and Unborn: Reflections On an Abortion
A father-to-be reflects on asking his partner to get an abortion she didn’t want and wonders what could have been.
Exclusives
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.
News
Cameroon’s Champion Google Coder Is Blocked From the Internet
Nji Collins is Africa’s first Google coding contest winner, but his home in North West Cameroon is still blocked from the Internet.
News
English-Speaking Cameroonians Have Been Blocked from the Internet for Nearly a Month
People in Cameroons predominantly English-speaking regions are being blocked from using the Internet by the country’s government.
Humor
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.
Audio
Wanna Hear Grime Verses Over Afrobeat Tracks? This ‘Afrogrime’ EP Has You Covered
French producer Ozferti mixes classic UK grime bars from with Nigerian afrobeat on his ‘Afrogrime’ EP.
Audio
Watch The Best Throwback Thursday Music Video by Cameroon’s Rick James
Jimmy Takoube’s music video for “Dream Me Up” resurfaced on the internet this week—read more to find out why it’s a must-watch.
Sports
An Exclusive Interview With Africa’s Favorite Footballer, Roger Milla
Roger Milla ranks himself as the second greatest African football player of all time after Salif Keïtta and ahead of George Weah.