how being a first generation black immigrant shaped my cultural identity
To Canadians I am of course black but specifically, I am Nigerian. To many Nigerians, I am ‘oyinbo’ white/Canadian.
Culture (12 posts found)
the ideal beauty from hollywood to nollywood
Have you ever wondered what more diversity in the media would actually look like? What would it do for what we consider beautiful? Would it ease pressure to mee...
christy lynch, on sound and place
Nigerian-American singer Christy Lynch gives us her take on how geography can impact music.
afropunk fest ’14, what was trending
The AfroPUNK Festival marked its 10th year this past weekend as it returned to Brooklyn's Commodore Park for another show of musical eclecticism!
Un-covered: Project Tribe, On Spreading Love
Sometimes Insta-stalking can lead to something... magical.
black music?
What is "Black music?" Is there such a thing? What essential characteristics give music a colour?
what’s in my ear: my 2014 summer playlist
With a twist on a Michael Jackson classic, a poppy all-girl collaboration and a new take on Afro Beat, this playlist is sure to compliment the various direction...
oldie but goodie: quit your job and move to paris
It practically took me 18 years to really get American culture. So France still feels... "entry-level."
maya lives on
I like to think that when you live a life that breathes life into others you never really die.
un’covered: thaïs lima, architectural fashion
Thais Lima expresses herself through her clothing and wants her city-tough yet effortless looks to help you express your uniqueness too.
un’covered: an african city
Meet the new Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and and Miranda. The style, success and girl talk will ring a bell. But this new web series a cut from a different clot...
un’ruly life: london, off the beaten path
I recently hoped on the Eurostar for a 2.5 hour ride from Paris to London. It still amazes just how close these two famous yet very different cities are.