Marrakech, Morocco is a must-visit destination, known for its unmistakable beauty and charm. A thriving cultural hub, the North African city combines the old and new, as stunning architecture and preserved history can be found at every turn. The famed Red…
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The Weeknd Honors His Ethiopian Heritage Through New Limited-Release Coffee Line
While mainstream media may not always admit it, Ethiopia can easily be credited as the birthplace of premium coffee beans. The East African nation has a longstanding history filled with traditional rituals that center the caffeinated magic. In hopes of…
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Influencer Chanice ‘Queenie’ Williams Shares 5 Tips for Traveling to Africa on a Budget
Travel influencer Chanice “Queenie” Williams has always been fascinated by the possibilities offered by the Mother Continent, with its rich history and diverse cultures. In 2018, she traveled to Africa for the first time, visiting Morocco for her birthday. After…
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South African Actress and ‘Assassin’ star Nomzamo Mbatha on How Resilience Has Shaped Her Life
Nomzamo Mbatha discovered her resilience while growing up outside of Durban, South Africa. “I may have been raised in a township and community that is marginalized, but everything that I am speaks conqueror,” the Assassin star declares to EBONY. Money…
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Plugged: TikTok Executive Kudzi Chikumbu Can’t Live Without These Gadgets
For L.A.-based TikTok executive Kudzi Chikumbu, creativity is the thing that drives him day in and day out. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, the global head of Creator Marketing at TikTok, shares that he always had a…
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Meet Chef Zweli Williams, the First to Bring Traditional Zimbabwean Cuisine to the States
Authentic southern African cuisine is not easy to come by in the United States. Originally from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Zweli Williams could not find flavors of her homeland after relocating to the States to study hospitality and tourism at North Carolina…
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Bôhten Eyewear Sees a Sustainable Future in Its Lens
There are multiple avenues that can be occupied when it comes to building a more eco-friendly world. Black owned company Bôhten accomplishes this through its eyewear. Inspired by Ghanian nature, style and culture, Bôhten believes that it is not only…
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Check Out South African Designer Sindiso Khumalo’s Cute Eco-Friendly Collection With & Other Stories Before All of It Is Sold Out
The South African designer Sindiso Khumalo, whose namesake line is known for its curve-flattering pieces and inclusive sizing, just launched a cute eco-friendly summer collection with the Swedish brand & Other Stories. Working with organic cotton, recycled cotton and linen,…
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French-African Actor Ralph Amoussou Revisits WWII and the Fight for African Freedom in ‘Transatlantic’
The new Netflix series Transatlantic dramatizes the true story of the Emergency Rescue Committee, which helped thousands of refugees escape Nazi-occupied France during World War II. “We haven’t seen this story in particular,” he says. “We see this a lot from…
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Prime Video Announces Its First African Original Movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’
Prime Video has entered the Nollywood chat with Gangs of Lagos, its first-ever African Original movie. Premiering April 7, 2023, Gangs of Lagos dives into the “gritty” world of Lagos, Nigeria, through the vantage point of a group of friends….
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