Posts Tagged ‘Nigerian’
Nigerian painter Collins Obijaku explores Black identity through art
Self-taught Nigerian artist Collins Obijakurefers to himself as a custodian of contemporary Black culture. He uses his art as a vehicle to explore the evolving consciousness and contexts of his…
Read MoreYoung Nigerian designer Tia Adeola debuts collection at New York Fashion Week
For all designers, debuting their collections at New York Fashion Week is a dream, but for one young African designer, that dream became a reality this weekend. Teniola “Tia” Adeola,…
Read MoreHow Nigerian-Canadian rapper Dax went from shooting hoops to selling records
Dax is a Canadian-born rapper with Nigerian roots who is taking the music industry by storm — one fan at a time. He was a regular college athlete playing basketball…
Read MoreD’IYANU creates bold styles that celebrate African heritage
D’IYANU (dee-AH-noo) is a ready-to-wear clothing brand created by Nigerian designer Addie Olutola in 2014. Inspired by her African heritage, she creates boldly patterned garments for those who want to…
Read MoreTamar Braxton reveals more about new boyfriend
There is one aspect of Tamar Braxton’s life that is reportedly going great. After enduring a very public divorce, being forced to sell her Los Angeles home at an embarrassing…
Read MoreHow blogger Coco Bassey is building a fashion empire
Coco Bassey is a 30-year-old fashion blogger and creative who has the ability to develop content that captivates. She began her blog “Millennielle” in 2013 to show the modern-day young woman how…
Read MoreAtlanta model featured in controversial Dove ad speaks out
Earlier this month, Dove posted (and pulled) a commercial featuring a Black woman stripping down to reveal a White woman. Needless to say, it was a total miss, as many people…
Read MoreSheila O shines light on Afrobeat through urban radio
Sheila Okonji-Ashinze is not your run-of-the-mill music industry professional. She is a woman of talent and vision who has helped bridge cultural gaps around the world through music. She is…
Read MoreTeen son pregnancy prank with different cultures
This viral video shows the way Black American, Afghan, Nigerian and White American parents react to their sons getting a girl pregnant. Fortunately for the parents, it was just a prank.…
Read MoreRotimi becomes newest heartthrob on ‘Power’
Rotimi joins ‘Power’ cast Season two of “Power” kicks off with the same beloved lineup, but a new edition has been added to the show’s all-star cast. He goes by the name Rotimi.…
Read More‘Moses’: Soccer and the sex slavery of a Nigerian boy in the US
Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls being married off to Muslim terrorists
Western media and local officials are stating that the 200 girls kidnapped recently by terrorists from the group Boko Haram are being given out as brides. According to…
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