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Oct 11, 17 •
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Ghanaian singer and songwriter Cina Soul has just released her debut video for song, ’00:01 ‘, a jazzy ballad with lyrics that evoke young love. The video which was directed by Andy Madjitey features Cina Soul singing her heart out as she vows...
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Sep 13, 17 •
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“I grew up with people saying “You’re pretty for a black girl” when I was in school sadly I thought it was a compliment. It wasn’t a compliment. Recently my beautiful niece told me she wanted to be lighter, it broke my heart. How...
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Aug 8, 17 •
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival celebrates women filmmakers of color with the Public Award for the Best Film Directed by a Woman of Color. Recent winners include: Zeinabu Irene Davis for “Spirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema from UCLA”...
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Jun 21, 17 •
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A little over two years ago, we were introduced to the work of Penda Diakite, a US-based visual artist who employed the use of mixed media to create captivating art pieces. Hakili Jagabo (English translation: reflection or exercise of the mind), is...
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Jun 1, 17 •
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Who says African foods can’t be healthy? Deciding to became vegan when you are used to a diet of traditional African cuisine can be tough. Although rich in taste and flavor, a lot of dishes of African heritage are often high in calories, high in fat and...
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May 15, 17 •
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‘BEAUTIFUL is a celebration of diversity in black beauty captured through the lens of Paris-based Cameroon-born photographer Mario Epanya.’ – SHOKO PRESS The hardback publication is 168-pages and features stunning photographs of everyday...
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Apr 24, 17 •
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Ghanaian based photographer Ben Bond’s latest collection of images is a celebration of the vibrant color palette of the African continent. In ‘Colors of Africa’, Bond experiments with bold Africa fabrics and vibrants ethnic prints. With...
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Apr 24, 17 •
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Rising star Yvonne Hercules has just released the visuals for her song ‘Roving’. ‘Roving’ explores issues of politics and race and is inspired ‘ in part by Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary film 13th’ and police brutality...
