Magona is one of many internationally prominent South African writers whose work is informed by her experience of impoverishment, femininity, resistance to subjugation and being a domestic worker. Continue reading
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SAFW SS18 | DAY 2 IN PICTURES
We have all the pictures from last night and have picked our fav for you. Take a look! BEACHCULT SPRING | SUMMER 2018 JUDITH-ATELIER SPRING | SUMMER 2018 HELON MELON SPRING | SUMMER 2018 ERRE SPRING | SUMMER 2018 AMANDA LAIRD CHERRY SPRING | SUMMER 2018 MANTSHO SPRING | SUMMER 2018 … Continue reading
The problematic fav: Bruno Mars
Listen here ya’ll… This young lady has a point and a half. What are your thoughts on Bruno? Do we prefer our black culture from a none-black person? Watch the full video here. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
black girl fly.
If you need a bit of black girl spoken word to get you through the day today then we have just the thing for you. Watch Funmilola Fagbamila’s piece here: Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
Black Panther review
We love this review of Black Panther by Jada Thwala so we had to share it and make her our #WCW today. “Where or where do I start. My thoughts are: This movie is so dear to my heart. Ryan and Marvel managed To find a beautiful balance between ethnic customs, modern day life and futurism . … Continue reading
‘Black Panther’ Smashes Box office Records
We had no doubt that the Black Panther movie was going to smash records but take a look at these numbers! The film’s estimated three-day gross of $192 million is the highest debut ever for a February film and the fifth highest of all time. Combined with an estimated international debut of $169 million from 69% … Continue reading
#WCW Afua Rida
Afua Rida is a stylist, fashion blogger, runway show producer, and fashion consultant based in Ghana. Styled by Rida, her personal fashion blog that has earned her a myriad of awards including Style Blogger of the Year for the past two years as well as The Glitz Africa “Fashion Blogger of the Year” 2015 award. … Continue reading
Let’s play ‘Hair Nah’
This new web game Hair Nah!, in which you play a black woman swatting away those problematic paws gunning for the glory that sits atop your head, comes at a time where there’s renewed focus on what to do and what not to do with black women’s hair. We are here for it and can’t wait … Continue reading
Afro Art giving us life
Focusing on their hair, the married duo (Regis and Kahran,) created Afro Art, a series of gorgeous portraits that has cast a spell on everyone’s eyes. The stunning photos feature girls in elaborate costuming and hairstyles, from the Baroque period (roughly, 1600-1750) to steampunk clothing and fierce high-fashion ensembles. We are here for it! Check … Continue reading
#WCW artist Harmonia Rosales
Afro Cuban artist Harmonia Rosales is giving us life with her artwork and so she is today’s #WCW. She is recreating classical art with black women. Watch the video here: Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
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