I Was Wrong That ‘African Prints Are Not from Africa’

A few months ago, I wrote “Dear Afrocentrist, ‘African Prints’ Are Not From Africa,” questioning the authenticity of the colorful fabrics we’ve grown to identify as African...

Discovering Eya Naturals

This month marks my five year “Big Chop” anniversary, and I must say it’s been quite a journey getting to know my hair. Sometimes she agrees with me, most times she goes off on her own...

Proudly Ghanaian: A Celebration of Greatness

Happy birthday, Ghana! Fifty-nine years ago you proved the world wrong about the Black man. You showed them we were powerful enough to fulfill our destinies. You showed us our greatness. RELATED: GHANA...

Tired of America? Come to Africa Where Opportunities Are Endless

It’s Tuesday morning, I’m drinking my Hausa koko and planning my tasks for the day when my partner calls me to watch Kendrick Lamar’s performance (pictured) at the Grammy’s....

Ghanaian Artisan: ‘Ebola Has Stolen All Of Our Customers’

I visited the home of Ghana’s authentic goods a few weeks ago. Unlike my visit to the Eastern and Volta regions, my trip to the market was not for Dziffa.com. I had already decided months ago that...

Made-in-Africa: With Bead Making, Authenticity Prevails

Two weeks ago, I shared my concerns about the fate of Ghana’s fabric industry in “Dear Afrocentrists, ‘African Prints’ Are Not From Africa.” This week, I visited one of the...