WATCH: ESSENCE Presents Short Film 'A Love Letter to Africa'
Celebrity stylist Ade Samuel travels back to her ancestral land to capture the genius and soul of African creativity
Porsha Williams And Her Fiancé Traveled to His Hometown In Nigeria And Received A Royal Welcome: 'What An Experience'
Simon Guobadia is from Benin City in southern Nigeria. Check out the fun they've been having so far.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Set To Make History As First Woman To Head The World Trade Organization
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is #BlackGirlMagic personified.
Why Nigeria's Burna Boy Is Mr. Wonderful
With his second Grammy nomination for best global music album, the Afrofusion star further proves why he has the whole world listening.
Meet Folake Olowofoyeku: Star of America’s First Sitcom Featuring a Nigerian Family
"People need to be reminded immigrants are not villains, they're just looking for a better life... in fact, we are all immigrants,” says the 'Bob Hearts Abishola' star.
At 60, Nigeria Is Still A Country Of The Future
Nigerian writer Kovie Biakolo examines the long road still ahead for her home country’s global vision.
Tiwa Savage Delivers A Soothing Approach To Afrobeat With New Album 'Celia'
The Afrobeats trailblazer, who appeared in 'Black Is King,' declares she’s here to stay with this project.
Burna Boy’s 'Twice As Tall' Is Repeat Worthy
The new album from the “African Giant” chronicles the ups and downs in the face of perseverance and enlists Sean "Diddy" Combs as executive producer.
Nigeria’s DJ Cuppy Is Hosting Apple Music's First African Radio Show. And She’s Barely Getting Started.
With a new groundbreaking show, a debut album on the way, and finding her protest voice among Black Lives Matter marches, 2020 is looking like the year of Cuppy.
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.
EXCLUSIVE: Jidenna Realigns Chakras With New Single 'Feng Shui'
Learn the message behind Jidenna's liberating new bop before "Insecure's" next episode.
Sources Say Trump Looks To Ban Nigerians From Entering United States
The commander in chief is expected to announce his plans to expand his controversial travel ban as early as Monday.
Davido Wishes His Hit Song “Fall” Would Die (In a Good Way)
The Afrobeat artist's new album and 2020 tour will no doubt keep this global hit alive and well into the new year.
SLAY Festival is Creating Access and Opportunity for Young African Professionals
The festival was supported by Google Nigeria, providing a partnership to focus on the career and business needs of millennial African women.
Academy Disqualifies Nigeria’s First-Ever Oscar Entry, ‘Lionheart’
The Academy disqualified the film based on the rule that entries in the Best International Feature Film category must have “a predominantly non-English dialogue track.” English is one of the official languages of Nigeria.
Wizkid Kicks Off Nigerian Independence Day With New Song 'Joro'
Fresh off his collabo with Beyoncé, the Naija superstar releases new music
Burna Boy Vows To Never Return To South Africa After Xenophobic Attacks On Other Africans
The "African Giant" singer cited his own xenophobic experiences while visiting the country.
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.