Ashley Okwuosa
Okayafrica
Newark, NJ, United States
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Barthélémy Toguo's Exhibition Explores the Push & Pull of the Global Migration Crisis
The Cameroonian artist specifically dives into the desire of young Africans wanting to seek a better life in 'Head Above Water' at the Parrish Art Museum. → Read More
Meet the Ivorian Woman Behind the Online Platform Bringing Affordable Black Art to The World
Ayoka-Deco is Alice Gbelia's effort to make supporting young black artists easier, as well as give them a platform. → Read More
Nigeria's First Gay Memoir Is an Essential Primer on the Real Experiences of LGBT Africans
In conversation with journalist Chike Frankie Edozien about his new book, "Lives of Great Men." → Read More
Zanele Muholi Links LGBTQ Communities In South Africa & New York Through Visual Activism
The artist shares the significance behind her Performa 2017 installation in NYC. → Read More
Zanele Muholi Links LGBTQ Communities In South Africa & New York Through Visual Activism
The artist shares the significance behind her Performa 2017 installation in NYC. → Read More
She Leads Africa's SLAY Festival Was a Day Full of Black Girl Magic
A recap of She Leads Africa's first SLAY Festival held in Lagos. → Read More
This Web Series Wants to Be the Fresh, Diverse Voice for Black Millennials
The Grapevine is a web series that gives black millennials the chance to have intimate conversations about the issues that matter to them. → Read More
The Future of Nigeria's Art World Is In the Hands of its Young Artists Okayafrica.
We caught up with artist Victor Ehikhamenor at ART X Lagos on the challenges he faces and the future of Nigerian art via its young artists. → Read More
Failed Graffiti Artist Olatunde Alara Creates Art That Rages Against the Art World Machine Okayafrica.
Okayafrica touches base with Olatunde Alara, who participated in ART X Lagos' 'Intersections' live performance art this past weekend. → Read More
ART X Lagos: A Preview of West Africa's Newest Contemporary African Art Fair Okayafrica.
ART X Lagos, the next best art fair to land in Lagos launches Nov. 4—check out Okayafrica's preview of what to expect during the 3-day event. → Read More
This Is What Lagos' Felabration Looked Like Okayafrica.
Since 1998, Felabration has congregated Fela Kuti fans at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja. Here's what went down this year. → Read More
The Silent T in Nigeria's LGBT Community—A Trans-Woman in Exile Okayafrica.
Filmmaker Noni Lawal on what it means to be a Nigerian trans-woman in New York and the fight for LGBT rights in Nigeria. → Read More
JAND Is A Web Comic About The Lives Of Young Nigerians Studying Abroad
For the creator of JAND, or Just Another Nigerian Drama, comics are about capturing a slice of Nigerian bourgeois life not usually explored. → Read More
This Website For Young Africans Wants To Be A Platform For Real Talk
Once a Tumblr page, Ezibota.com is now a budding online space for Africans to have honest conversations. → Read More