Local cosmetology students said hair braiding is more than just a style; it’s a way to symbolize their past. Genexis Diaz ...

As the world celebrates Black History Month, Adanna Madueke’s compelling documentary, ‘Our African Hairitage’, made its grand ...

Different African communities have developed distinct hairstyles that have crossed the Atlantic into the western world and ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands ...

Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a "visa-free ...

The United Hearts Movement (MCU), the ruling party of Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, has entered into a cooperation agreement with United Russia, the political party of ...

When it comes to enviable hair, you'd be hard-pushed to find someone with more universally appealing locks than Princess Kate. Whether she's posing for portraits, attending exclusive soirees or ...

In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in ...

Her paintings tell stories of African women while tackling themes of identity, heritage and cultural reclamation. "The slower pace of life in Sierra Leone gave me time to explore the ideas and ...

T Charles Erickson Share For about 75 minutes of its 90-minute running time, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” comes across as a vivaciously amusing workplace comedy and a tribute to ...

Ever since Mila Kunis rose to fame on That 70s Show as a young teenager, she’s rocked the long, luscious black hair. While she’s experimented with different lengths and hairstyles, it’s ...