The official music video for “Come Closer” by Wizkid featuring Drake has just premiered. The song was first leaked back in January as “Hush Up The Silence”. The video features Wizkid, a group of dancers and models in a sleek white space. In the music video we a lot of face paint, ankara prints and bright […]
Beninois model, Kristia Tolode, dances to “Iskaba” by Wande Coal featuring DJ Tunez.
Senegalese model Khoudia Diop opens up to OkayAfrica on the societal pressures of being dark-skinned and how she has come to love her skin.
In the ‘Get Through This’ music video, Yemi Alade is spotted wearing a black gown with ankara print accents on her waist. She is also rocking her signature up-do and South African inspired beads around her neck.
Yemi Alade collaborates with South African band Mi Casa to for a romantic duet titled “Get Through This”, which happens to be the African collaboration of the year. The Maleek Berry produced duet has topped charts in Africa and across the globe. The music video gets a vibrant and smooth visual directed by Justin Campos […]
“I got 99 problems, but the twins ain’t one.”
Last weekend, Rihanna made her way to Michingi, Malawi as the Global Ambassador for Education for her Clara Lional Foundation. She played soccer with some children wearing a tied ankara skirt.
Here’s to never having to eat terrible sardine stew ever again. Watch Vanity Fair’s self interview with Issa Rae.
Cheers to the weekend. Watch dancing duo Tyla move their bodies to Comme Jamais by Maitre Gims featuring Niska.
Efikzara performs a violin cover of “Mad Over You” by Runtown. The song was produced by Del B. Watch the video below.
Earlier this week, Awilo Longomba released his anticipated single “Rihanna” featuring Mama Africa Yemi Alade. Yemi posted a photo of her on set of the music video which is launching soon.
Farewell to the Obamas. Thanks for bringing class and style to the White House. Thank you President Obama for being an amazing leader!
Learn how to dance the Ndombolo with CeeCee CoCo & Aurelie to “Makolongulu” by BM.
VanJess performs a cover of a song they love, “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange. The song comes from her #1 third debut album A Seat at the Table.
Ankara prints made its presence known on red carpets in 2016. All thanks to the celebrities who took a bold step of embracing African elements in their red carpet looks. I truly enjoyed seeing all the beautiful, vibrant, and well crafted designs on my laptop and tv screen. Ankara fashion is pervading through western fashion with full […]