As Nigeria’s music industry grows into a global powerhouse, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa is one of the lawyers helping to ensure that the creatives behind the hits, especially songwriters and producers, are legally protected and properly recognized.
For his latest EP, ‘Ckay The Second,’ the emo-Afrobeats star returns to find meaning and reflection.
Artists, writers, and actors Yagazie Emezi, Nicole Asinugo, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Goodness Emmanuel, and Joojo Addison share sweet memories of their fathers.
After more than a decade pioneering contemporary Afrobeats music, the British Nigerian singer and producer shares his debut album.
Artists like Moliy, TxC, Black Sherif, and Shaboozey incorporated their African heritage, as well as easy elegance, for their red carpet looks.
These groundbreaking African films explore queer experiences with nuance and authenticity, challenging societal norms while celebrating the universal search for love and belonging.
The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives.
OkayAfrica speaks to the co-founder of Native Magazine and Native Records, who describes 'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' as a celebration of the Afrobeats star and a moment to reflect on how far Nigerian music has come.
The Royal College of Art-trained designer, researcher, and educator is curating a space that considers how historical intelligence can inform future African design.
Ama Okolo discusses the journey and difficulties of breaking into the international modeling industry from Nigeria.
This month’s Best New Music From West Africa features sounds from Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana.
The French Senegalese filmmaker’s historic Grand Prix win in 2019 marked a milestone in African cinema and inspired a new generation of filmmakers.
Filmmakers Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies will premiere their feature at the prestigious film festival this weekend, hoping to drive conversations around fatherhood and nationalism.
The big fashion moments at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards add to the allure of the award show, but they need not overshadow the ceremony's core celebration of African cinematic excellence.
The work that creators like Jackie Aina, Dimma Umeh, Nyma Tang and several others have done in demanding inclusive and accessible beauty products have helped usher in a vibrant era for the African beauty industry.
With a new concept store that will double as a creative and community center, the cultural exchange event is solidifying its legacy as a creative melting pot.
In his latest album, Eclairer le Monde - Light The World, the Senegalese music legend creates a thrilling, sonically inventive reminder of his talents.
Students and green card holders from the continent live in fear as new policies upend lives and undermine America’s reputation as a destination for ambitious immigrants.
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