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In a world where messages tell women that being “unique" means being like everyone else, it can be difficult to truly embrace and love oneself. However, there are women like Chidera Eggerue, also...
View Article‘Afro-Portraitism’ Is the New Black Art Movement You Need to Know
A big part of creating unity in a culture relies on bringing people together and collaborating. While there are many traditional forms of collaboration, young people within the diaspora are finding...
View ArticleNextGen: Daniel Obasi Is the Young Nigerian Stylist Making Big Moves
DIASPORA—Over the course of July we'll be publishing short profiles, essays and interviews on the theme of "Afrofutures." Together these stories will be a deep dive into the way African and diaspora...
View ArticleNextGen: Judie Mozie's Journey As an Emerging Artist Is an Example of...
DIASPORA—Over the course of July we'll be publishing short profiles, essays and interviews on the theme of "Afrofutures." Together these stories will be a deep dive into the way African and diaspora...
View ArticleNextGen: Temi Otedola Is the Young African Fashion Ambassador to Watch
DIASPORA—Over the course of July we'll be publishing short profiles, essays and interviews on the theme of "Afrofutures." Together these stories will be a deep dive into the way African and diaspora...
View ArticleNextGen: WAFFLESNCREAM Leads the Way in Expanding Nigeria's Urban Youth...
DIASPORA—Over the course of July we'll be publishing short profiles, essays and interviews on the theme of "Afrofutures." Together these stories will be a deep dive into the way African and diaspora...
View ArticleNextGen: Nonso Amadi's Unique Sound Is a Sign that Africa's Taking Over the...
DIASPORA—Over the course of July we'll be publishing short profiles, essays and interviews on the theme of "Afrofutures." Together these stories will be a deep dive into the way African and diaspora...
View ArticleNextGen: Guinean Model Sira Kante Is Using Her Platform to Empower Young...
DIASPORA—Over the course of July we'll be publishing short profiles, essays and interviews on the theme of "Afrofutures." Together these stories will be a deep dive into the way African and diaspora...
View ArticleNextGen: DJ feMo Is Putting Africa's Alternative Sounds on the Map
DIASPORA—Over the course of July we'll be publishing short profiles, essays and interviews on the theme of "Afrofutures." Together these stories will be a deep dive into the way African and diaspora...
View ArticleNextGen: Congolese Author Sandra Uwiringiyimana Writes to Keep the African...
DIASPORA—Over the course of July we'll be publishing short profiles, essays and interviews on the theme of "Afrofutures." Together these stories will be a deep dive into the way African and diaspora...
View Article7 Emerging African Designers You Should Know
African fashion and aesthetics are becoming more and more visible in mainstream spaces, yet there are not many African designers at the forefront of these trends. Despite there being little coverage...
View ArticleRuntown on How Staying True to Himself Produced His Biggest Hit Yet, 'Mad...
Music is a universal language and something that brings people together from all walks of life. Even if the language is not familiar to all listeners, the energy is! This is something that rising...
View ArticleYxng Bane Has No Other Competition But Himself
Afro-Swing is a genre that takes influence from afrobeat, pop and grime music and is slowly becoming one of the most recognizable genres in the UK today. The rise of Afro-Swing comes a generation of...
View ArticleThis Nollywood Star Is On a Mission to Become a Master Actor—and He's Well On...
For award winning actor and producer Enyinna Nwigwe, pursuing his career goes well-beyond gaining wealth, fame and power—he has a different approach. Despite the obstacles that exist in Nigeria's...
View Article100 Women: Jackie Aina Is the Beauty Guru Challenging the Industry To Pay...
There are people who view the beauty industry as superficial and fuel for unrealistic standards. Then there is Jackie Aina, a woman who challenges that narrative and uses her platform to make women of...
View ArticleJosef Adamu Is the Nigerian-Canadian Creative Pushing the Boundaries of...
The balance between muse and creator can be difficult for many, but Nigerian-Canadian artist Josef Adamu is proving that with hard work, research and consistency, anything is possible. Beyond being a...
View ArticleWAFFLESNCREAM's Rainy/Wet '18 Collection Is a Fusion of Their Love for Skate...
Nigerian streetwear label WAFFLESNCREAM presents their Rainy/Wet '18 collection inspired by their environment and upbringing in West Africa. Rather than suiting their collection for "Spring/Summer"...
View ArticleTinie Tempah's New Capsule Collection Is Inspired by Dynamic, Fast-Moving Lagos
Young Nigerians all over the world are breaking barriers in industries from music to fashion, but not many have successfully embedded themselves in both industries the way Nigerian-British artist...
View ArticleFirst Look: BBK Homecoming 2018 Fashion Editorial
BBK's Homecoming 2018 was not only a showcase of music, but also a showcase of leading international and Nigerian brands on a cross cultural platform. Beyond having a concert, they also hosted a three...
View Article5 Artists From the Nigerian New Wave Who Are Shaping the Future of the Music...
The music industry is changing faster than it ever has and the rise of social media and new streaming technologies has opened doors for independent artist to mold their own space and shape their own...
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