Angelique Kidjo Has Always Been a Star to Us

Ouidah, Benin. The kind of place that breathes history. That’s where she was born in 1960, in a home full of sound. Her mother ran a theatre troupe.

Is the African Mother Tongue Vanishing?

In Eastern Nigeria, a grandmother leans over a pot of simmering egusi soup, instructing her granddaughter in measured, melodic Igbo:

Before He Was a Man: The African Boyhood We Forget

Every African man remembers a game. Not just one they played, but one that shaped them. In a dusty compound in Kano, boys chase each other through.

The Price of Our Skin in Africa

There’s a desire many Africans have. A desire to be lighter, fairer, closer to some imagined ideal of beauty.

Meet Elisabeth, the self-taught Senegalese hair artist.

Welcome to another episode of the African Creative Series, where we invite creatives to answer important questions about their art and share their advice with others.

Why African Aunties Are The Real Influencers

Before social media made influence a profession, African aunties already had it down to an art. If you think content creation is a flex, try surviving a family function.

Fashion vs. Style: What Are We Really Wearing?

Every day, we wake up and choose what to wear. Some people stand in front of a closet full of options and still feel like they have nothing to wear.

Before the Shutter Clicks: African Photography In Its Own Light

here was a time, not so long ago, when if you saw an African in a photo, you could bet someone foreign was behind the camera.

The African Cowrie and Its Many Lives

The African cowrie—smooth, curved, mysterious—is a small object with a massive reputation. Found in the oceans, worn in braids, tucked into purses.

Our Bodies Were Books Before We Had Pages

Once, our skin was scripture and once, the ink was language. Before paper, before politics, before photos could freeze memory, the African body was our canvas.

My Father’s Shadow: A New Dawn for African Cinema at Cannes

annes is the heartbeat of world cinema. For decades, it has been the place where stories are immortalized. Films that cross borders, challenge perceptions.

The Red Crown: Himba Women’s Hair

What does it mean to wear your history in your hair? For the Himba women of northern Namibia, beauty is a language spoken in red ochre.

The Dandy Met Gala

Every year, the Met Gala is a dazzling ode to fashion, art, and culture, but 2025 was different. It wasn’t just another glamorous evening in the Untitled.

The Journey of an Art Director & Creative Producer

On this month’s episode of African Creative Stories, we had an inspiring conversation with Piiiirre, a talented art director based in Canada.

It’s More than Skincare: A Blueprint for Ethical Beauty

What if beauty wasn’t just about glowing skin but about fairness, culture, and sustainability? What if every drop of oil and every dollop of butter had a special origin story.