If ever a play seemed tailor-made — tailor-braided? — for the Mark Taper Forum stage, at least in the 2020s, it’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” The most intimate of the three Music Center theaters ...

Every Nigerian girl has rocked at least one of these iconic hairstyles. From childhood threading to trendy wigs, explore 7 ...

Thankfully, the narrative is changing. In recent years, stars like Tyla, Lupita Nyong’o, and Zendaya have worn braids on red carpets. Luxury brands like Dior and Kenzo have sent models down the runway ...

He was James Marion Sims, a doctor in 1840s Montgomery who became world famous as “the father of modern gynecology” for his ...

Lerato Modise’s journey in the public eye has been nothing short of unique since her Big Brother Mzansi Season 4 days. The reality TV star has ventured into theatre and philanthropy, finishing her ...

Telenovela brings nostalgic and modern styles to the forefront. We speak to costume director Vuyo Mokwena about how each ...

Braids are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a statement of heritage, resilience, and artistry. For centuries, they’ve ...

African body art traditions are a beautiful testament to the continent's rich cultural heritage. These practices, which have ...

African leaders attending the UN General Assembly are advocating for a greater global role for the continent, Security Council reforms and Palestinian statehood. Many African leaders attending the UN ...

A self-styled "African tribe" that is camping in woodland in Scotland is staying put despite an eviction notice from the local council. The so-called Kingdom of Kubala was ordered to vacate the land ...

The African Children’s Choir, on a tour of more than 100 cities, will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at First Baptist Church, 131 Main St. Comprised of children ages 8 to 10, all from vulnerable ...