In Nigeria’s vibrant party culture, fashion is as important as the celebration itself, and among the most eye-catching elements of traditional attire is the ...

By pairing a Creative Economy Diagnostic with a women-focused accelerator, Sierra Leone's CreatiFi program is helping translate creative talent into an economic development catalyst.Amena is a young ...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women to encourage modest dressing among young girls while also mentoring those from disadvantaged backgrounds.Speaking at an interfaith event in ...

The Igbo Wikimedia Community has called on editors, gender advocates, academics, and students to join its 2026 Feminism and ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Matipa Mutsemi’s clothing store, EnnYe, is the latest store and the first of its kind inside one of St. Pete’s most desired pieces of real estate. EnnYe features clothing, ...

ESSENCE dives into the archives to trace the creative evolution and lasting impact of Ann Lowe.

Discover why free female condoms are underused in Nigeria, leaving many women vulnerable to unplanned pregnancies. Learn about the barriers and stigma.

It’s extremely important, to keep the flavor, the culture, the diversity and the community support that Florin Square offers.” ...

In Nigeria’s vibrant social landscape, Asoebi stands as one of the most powerful expressions of culture, fashion, and ...

The House Oversight Committee released the full tape of former President Bill Clinton’s deposition on Jeffrey Epstein, and suffice it to say that it was enlightening. Clinton was made to answer for ...

South African football must impose lifetime bans on players convicted of gender-based violence to show that talent does not excuse abuse and that the sport takes its social responsibility seriously.

...Ndume confirms casualties, abductionsSenator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has confirmed that an unspecified number of civilians, soldiers and insurgents were ...