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Africa's New Wave

​​The Folklore Is Putting African Fashion and Beauty Brands on the Main Stage

Founder Amira Rasool talks to Teen Vogue about her mission to make the work of African designers and creatives available around the world. 

Meet the Young Activists Fighting for LGBTQ+ Rights in Africa

Teen Vogue spoke with 5 LGBTQ+ activists on their work fighting for change. 

How the U.S. Is Militarizing — and Destabilizing — Africa

There’s a direct link between U.S. military trainings and a recent wave of coups.

Victony Experienced Tragedy. Now, the Afrobeats Outlaw Wants to Be Happy

“When you don’t feel happy for such a long time, it becomes important to you,” he says.

Bnxn Wants Modern Afrobeats to Be More Than Just Vibes

“I was playing songs from back then when people were trying to really prove a point, and God damn!” he says.

Ayra Starr Is the 21-Year-Old Helming a New Era of Afrobeats

“I'm very intentional about every single thing I do.”

These 54 African Designers Should Be on Your Radar

They're melding cultural heritage with contemporary influences.

Nigeria’s Youth Are Standing Up Against Corruption and Police Brutality

Young Nigerians have been shot at and killed in the demand for their rights.

Photographer Stephen Tayo Captures the Best Street Style in Lagos

Check out the incredible style in one of the world's biggest fashion cities.