This Week In Black Love: Angela Simmons Goes Public With Her New Man & More!
See all the celebrity relationship news, baby announcements and Black love milestones that won our hearts this week.
This Couple's Underwater Maldives Proposal Will Make Your Heart Smile
Joey and Meron's Maldives baecation turned into the moment of a lifetime.
This Month Show Your Pride With These African Print–Inspired Nail Designs
Try a little nail art for the culture.
Style Tribes: The Head-To-Toe Slayage In Ghana During The ESSENCE Full Circle Festival Was Second To None
Beautiful African prints, customized body art, bold beauty looks and more had EFCF attendees shining from head to toe.
These Black Girl Magic Stickers Will Give Your Planner Life
Add some fun to your schedule with these creative sticker sets by Black-owned brands.
Black Travel Vibes: Look Toward The Future In Dubai
ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel.
Lizzo Announced As First-Ever Female Headliner At Bonnaroo: ‘It’s About Damn Time!’
The 19th annual music festival announced its full four-day schedule on Tuesday.
Everyone And Their Mama Was In Ghana For The Holidays
The FOMO was real this holiday season as Black excellence hit the streets of Accra, Ghana.
WATCH: ESSENCE Full Circle Festival Day 2 - The Afrochella Experience
Day 2 of the ESSENCE Full Circle Festival brought EFCF attendees to the Afrochella grounds, complete with an ESSENCE-branded pop up experience that included a mini hair salon.
Afrochella 2019 Was Full Of Must-See Body Art
Attendees left us inspired for festival season.
The Best Fashion Moments From Afrochella 2019
Check out our favorite looks from the Ghana-based festival.
Twitter Blackbirds Is Curating A #YearOfReturn Experience Online For Those Who Can’t Make It To Ghana
In a “choose your own adventure” tweet thread, users will be able to experience the #YearOfReturn through photos from Ghanaian-American photographer Joshua Kissi.
ESSENCE Full Circle Festival: All The Glorious Hair And Beauty Looks We Loved From Afrochella 2019
Per usual, Black women showed up and showed out to as they paid homage to our ancestors with a plethora of breathtaking hair and beauty looks.
Style Tribes: These Fly Couples & Squads Turned All The Heads At Afrochella 2019
Day 2 of the ESSENCE Full Circle Festival included a visit to Afrochella 2019. These squads celebrated The Year of Return in flawless style.
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.”
Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker Launch 'Kofit' Wellness App At Essence Fest
Do you want to get fit but don't have time to hit the gym? Boris Kodjoe's new app is the perfect solution.
Nicole Ari Parker Hilariously Pranked Boris Kodjoe In The Bathroom In Honor Of Their 14th Anniversary
Gotta love a couple that still can catch each other slipping every now and then.
Lucky Lady! Nicole Ari Parker Posts Steamy Flashback Photos Of Her Ageless Hubby Boris Kodjoe
Let us find out Boris is aging backwards!
Watch Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari Parker Celebrate 25 Years Of ESSENCE Festival With An Ode To Beignets
Be on the lookout for more well-wishes from some of the many talented people who have come through our Essence Fest doors over the years.