Nigeria's DJ Cuppy Tapped As Host of Apple Music's African Now Radio Show
The DJ will spin the latest sounds from the continent, like afrobeat, afrobongo and hip-hop, and she’ll check in with African artists and actors.
The Africa List: The Best In Entertainment, Culture and Business
From music and tech to art and activism, the continent’s brightest are shaping global culture. And we see you!
The Receipts: A Breakdown Of Yemi Alade's Career
Here's how the "Queen of Afrobeats" became a transformational force in music.
Afrochella Is Ghana’s Ultimate Party With A Purpose
Cofounder and CEO Abdul Karim Abdullah hopes Year of the Return visitors will feel “a vibration of the country and what it feels like to be with the people.”
Ghana Is Great, But Here Are 6 African Countries You Also Need To Visit
The excitement of Ghana's ‘Year of Return’ marks an opportunity to explore a whole continent of natural wonders and breathtaking scenery.
This Couple's African Adventure Was The Ultimate Journey 'Home'
For Rondel and Yanique Holder visiting Ghana was a life-changing experience.
1619: 400 Years of History Remembered
In 1619, Africans stolen from the Motherland arrived in the Virginia Colony. Their horrific journey set in motion centuries of American slavery.
Golda Naa Adaku Addo: A Ghanaian Female Political Aspirant In The Making
Golda Naa Adaku Addo was ‘political’ years before she ever accepted the fact. From 2006 to 2011, the policy reform activist endured hours on Ghana’s bumpy roads to research and […]
Evangelicals Target Ghana In The ‘Year Of Return’
Ghana is a great place to visit. For over two decades, the country has experienced relatively smooth democratic governance, with the vast majority of the diverse Ghanaian population coexisting peacefully. […]
10 Times Bonang Matheba's Travel Style Left Us Speechless
South Africa's 'Queen B' explores the world from New York to Zanzibar with flawless style.
Black Travel Vibes: This Couple's Kenyan Babymoon Was A Feel Good Moment
ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel.
23 Times Black Travelers Fell In Love With The Eclectic Vibes Of Senegal
If a trip to Senegal wasn't already on your wishlist, it should be and these travelers are showing you why.
Bozoma Saint John's African Escape Has Us Ready To Book A Flight To Ghana Tonight
Bozoma Saint John shows us how to experience the beauty of Ghana like a local.
Black Travel Vibes: Fall In Love With Lagos, Nigeria
ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel.
Black Travel Vibes: An African Safari Is The Girls' Trip You Didn't Know You Needed
ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel.
Black Travel Vibes: This Woman's Journey To Côte d'Ivoire Is A Symbol Of Peace
ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel.
These Unforgettable Cruises Help You Explore The Wonders Of Africa
Explore the world in a whole new way with a cruise.
Steve And Marjorie Harvey Take An Emotional Journey 'Home' To Ghana
2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the start of the Slave Trade in West Africa and as the survivors of the descendants, Ghana is calling Black people of the diaspora home.
Kelis' Kenyan and Tanzanian Escape Has Us Longing For Mama Africa
The singer/chef is exploring the continent with her 10-year-old son Knight.