Yemi Alade: A Rebel Queen With a Cause

Yemi Alade is a force. Fresh off her first solo Grammy nomination for her album ‘Rebel Queen,’ the title embodies exactly what Alade represents—African, driven, and spiritual. Her words to describe herself have all been deeply rooted in her music. With a career spanning two decades, Alade has remained unapologetic and the staunch keeper of…

ByKiara ManningMarch 10, 20250Comments

Entertainment

4 Events Happening Around Africa That You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer!

It's summer and that means major social activities, festivals, and shows all across the globe. Whether you'll be event hopping or sticking to one big event this summer, the intensity of these festivities promises to fulfill all the urges you experienced during the worldwide lockdowns. Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent, after Asia.…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 15, 20220Comments

Business Lifestyle

What’s On Your Block: 10 Black-Owned Businesses You Have to Visit In Dallas!

Calling all Dallas natives and visitors. Dallas is a beautiful city in the south packed with many black-owned businesses. From beauty, food, and shopping here are 10 Black-owned businesses in Dallas you should check out! Pressed Roots Looking to get your natural hair done? Pressed Roots is the place to get your hair laid! Experience…

ByEvaline GachiiJune 1, 20220Comments

Fashion

4 DESIGNERS WHO HIGHLIGHT THEIR AFRICAN HERITAGE ??

HAPPY AFRICA DAY! On May 25, we celebrate Africa Day! ? Africa is known for being a rich continent in areas such as materials, languages, traditions, food, and music. Africa has been a huge inspiration for other cultures and still is today. The new generation of African designers is highlighting their African…

ByPrina MinkalaMay 25, 20210Comments

Fashion Hair

5 WAYS TO DO A BOMB HEADWRAP! ??‍♀️

Ladies!! Sunny days are coming ☀️ and we want to make sure that our sisters are going to be on fleek! No matter the mood you are in, head wraps can be worn in elegant ways, for an event, or even in daily life. Headwrap is a beautiful heritage from Africa which has crossed…

ByPrina MinkalaMay 3, 20210Comments

Art and Culture Fashion

MEF Submissions: Seven Africa-based Creatives That You Need to Know and Support

ByJoniDecember 13, 20180Comments

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Libya Slave Trade: African Migrants Being Sold in Slave Markets

A CNN report earlier this month showing video of a slave market in Libya raised outrage (and no shortage of political posturing) over the long-running issue of the treatment of migrants in the African country. The footage showed migrants being auctioned off for as little as $400. “As shocking as it seems, it’s indeed true. The reason [the…

BySheri-kae McLeodDecember 1, 20171Comment

Music

Rihanna Funds New Bike Sharing Program in Malawi, Africa<3

Everyone's favorite bad girl is doing some good. Rihanna has partnered with OFO, the world’s largest bike-sharing platform, to provide the women of Malawi, Africa access to education. Of all the women of this region, only 80% tend to finish their schooling because of the cost and perils that come with the long walks to school.…

ByMorgan HarrisonAugust 8, 20170Comments

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Onyx Connect, South African Company, Will Launch $30 Smartphones

Johannesburg-based Onyx Connect is betting on local talent to build affordable Android-based smartphones for the African market after inking a software licensing deal with Google. The South African startup, will begin mass producing a $30 smartphone in June this year. The new phone will be the first of its kind to be manufactured in Africa. To date, Onyx…

BySheri-kae McLeodMay 15, 20170Comments