Essence is a fervent celebration of African American culture for over two decades. This year they decided to embrace Nigeria’s flourishing Nollywood film industry. Emerging in the mid-1990s, the Essence Festival of Culture burgeoned into a grand celebration of Black music and cultural heritage, magnetizing throngs of attendees to the vibrant streets of New Orleans annually. The monumental moment was…
So, you’ve swapped your office desk for the dining table, your business attire for cozy pajamas, and water cooler chit-chat for, well, quiet. The global pandemic has brought about an unexpected silver lining – working from home has become the new norm. This shift in our work environment has presented both challenges and opportunities, allowing us to adapt and find…
Step into the spotlight of your own life, and let’s rock ‘n’ roll with the life lessons from Tina Turner’s incredible journey. When you think of Tina Turner, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the iconic hair, the powerhouse vocals, or the electrifying stage presence. But beyond the surface level, there’s something deeper to Tina’s aura that has captured the…
On the unforgettable evening of July 29th, Wizkid, the Afrobeats icon from Nigeria, seized the spotlight and became the first African artist to have a sold-out performance at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Drawing an electric crowd of 45,000 enthusiastic fans, he stepped onto the stage with the magnetic Reckless from his 4th studio album Made in Lagos. He seamlessly weaved…
As a child we moved around a lot, and honestly, I enjoyed it! Each new house we moved into; my mother always changed up the interior design. I lived in a home that was Spanish inspired, Glam with a lot of ‘mushaino’, Cabin fever with different types of wood and Modern with a homey touch. This woman exposed me to…
People say that music is the universal language. Imagine fusing French, Pidgin, German and English, what would that sound like? The melody is T’neeya. T’neeya is a Cameroonian singer and songwriter based in Ghana. Her pan-African soul and Afrobeats influences are indicative of her musical delivery in Pidgin, English and French. The singer has been putting out her elegant and…
In Yaoundé, Cameroon, a brilliant painter and sculptor by the name of Joseph Francis Sumegne has captivated art enthusiasts with his extraordinary exhibition, La Citadelle des Anciens or The Citadel of the Elders. Through a fusion of man and animal forms, crafted from an array of ordinary materials, Sumegne has created a mesmerizing display that seems to transcend our reality…
The art world is witnessing a profound shift towards inclusivity and representation, with recent exhibitions and installations embracing the rich tapestry of Black artistry. Two outstanding showcases, “In the Black Fantastic” at the Hayward Gallery and Thomas J. Price’s remarkable sculptures at the Victoria and Albert Museum, present a powerful testament to the creative prowess of Black artists and their…