Travel
Oct 15, 2019
These Photos From Afrochella Have Us Ready To ‘Return’ To Ghana
If you need a reason to escape to the Motherland this holiday season, Afrochella is the vibe you’re looking for.
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Soak up some inspiration, and take an insider's look at the best places to stay, eat and play, while on the continent. Plus, check out our exclusive interviews with some of the hottest African artists including Tiwa Savage, Sho Madjozi and Sauti Sol.
ESSENCE Africa
Aug 27, 2019
Bozoma Saint John’s African Escape Has Us Ready To Book A Flight To Ghana Tonight
If you need a reason to escape to the Motherland this holiday season, Afrochella is the vibe you’re looking for.
Health & Wellness
Apr 17, 2025
Why Midwives Matter—And What Most People Get Wrong About Them
If you need a reason to escape to the Motherland this holiday season, Afrochella is the vibe you’re looking for.
Fashion
Apr 17, 2025
Dr. Kiarra King On The State Of Black Maternal Health And Her Love For Fashion
If you need a reason to escape to the Motherland this holiday season, Afrochella is the vibe you’re looking for.
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Entertainment
Jul 11, 2019
Sauti Sol: 'For The First Time, Africans Are Controlling Our Own Narrative'
The Afro-Pop conglomerate spoke with press about the recent surge in popularity of Africa in the U.S. entertainment industry.
Only at ESSENCE
Mar 6, 2019
Chiwetel Ejiofor's New Film Shows A Different Side of Africa You've Never Seen Before
The actor speaks with ESSENCE about his new film and seeing the realistic portrayal of an African village on screen.
Travel
Jan 14, 2019
How Tracing My African Heritage Led Me On A Journey to Self Discovery
Using DNA testing to trace your African heritage can cause layered and complex emotions, but as Rondel Holder learned, it can also lead to a journey of self discovery.
Year of Return
Travel
Aug 27, 2019
Airbnb Partners With NAACP To Promote Travel To Ghana For ‘The Year of Return’
To expand its partnership with the NAACP, Airbnb embarked on a Jamestown to Jamestown pilgrimage to Accra, Ghana.
Travel
Aug 19, 2019
Steve And Marjorie Harvey Take An Emotional Journey 'Home' To Ghana
2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the start of the Slave Trade in West Africa and as the survivors of the descendants, Ghana is calling Black people of the diaspora home.
Travel
Jan 3, 2019
Welcome Home! 5 Reasons You Won't Want to Skip A Trip to Ghana in 2019
2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the start of slave trade in West Africa, and as the survivors of the descendants, Ghana is calling Black people of the diaspora home.
Travel
Travel
Aug 21, 2019
These Unforgettable Cruises Help You Explore The Wonders Of Africa
Explore the world in a whole new way with a cruise.
Travel
Jul 3, 2019
28 Times Black Men Were Kings Among Kings in Africa
These global brothas make traveling to the Motherland look so damn good.
Travel
Jun 25, 2019
The Cool Girls Guide To Africa: The South Africa And Senegal Edition
There has never been a better time to travel to the Motherland. And the continent is more than ready to welcome you.
Music
Entertainment
Jul 19, 2019
From Burna Boy To Tiwa Savage: The African Artists Featured On Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift'
The album, which dropped today, includes a number of features from African artists who definitely need to be on your radar.
Entertainment
Jul 11, 2019
Sauti Sol: 'For The First Time, Africans Are Controlling Our Own Narrative'
The Afro-Pop conglomerate spoke with press about the recent surge in popularity of Africa in the U.S. entertainment industry.
Culture
Money & Career
Jul 23, 2019
Africa’s Tech Industry Is Booming And It's Time The World Takes Note
The number of active tech hubs on the continent grew by 50 percent between 2016 and 2018, a recent study pointed out.
Travel
Jan 10, 2019
10 Badass African Influencers You Need To Follow Right Now
These African women are the travel influencers to know in the Motherland, and if you aren’t following them already – you should be.
Lifestyle
Apr 17, 2025
One Year Later, BirthFUND Continues To Champion Safe And Affirming Birth Care Access
The organization is tackling the maternal mortality crisis by matching families in need of quality birth support through midwifery options.
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News
Mar 2, 2023
Ghana Grants Citizenship To Two Survivors Of The Tulsa Race Massacre
Viola Fletcher, 108, and her brother Hughes Van Ellis, 102, have become the oldest African-Americans to be granted Ghanaian citizenship, according to The Justice For Greenwood Foundation.
News
Feb 27, 2023
Brits Better Have My Money: The Fight For Global Reparations
The push for reparatory justice extends beyond U.S.borders as Black people in countries around the world continue to come together to demand it. Here's where things stand.
Lifestyle
Feb 24, 2023
Love, Legacy and Unlocking Identity: My Experience As Part Of A Nigerian Wedding
Being part of a Nigerian wedding as a Jamaican woman was profound. The experience allowed me to reclaim a piece of my lost heritage and relish in the love, unity, and cultural richness it represented.
Lifestyle
Jan 19, 2023
I Went To Nigeria For #DettyDecemba. Here Are The Must-See Places To Visit In Lagos.
I decided to head back to Nigeria during its buzziest travel season to rediscover Lagos as an adult and explore some of the city's best attractions.
News
Jan 9, 2023
From Ghana, With Love: The Next Generation Of Cultural Diplomats Connecting Us To The Continent
ESSENCE amplifies the work of a new era of global industry players who are raising the stakes, challenging social consciousness around Blackness and forging a path of a cultural unity across borders.
Entertainment
Jan 2, 2023
Here's What You Missed At The Final Afrochella
After 2 days of music, food, and culture, showrunners shocked fans with the announcement that Afrochella – as we know it – has officially rocked its last show.
Culture
Dec 23, 2022
We Like To Party- Black Holiday Celebrations Beyond Christmas
From Junkanoo and Masquerade to Kwanzaa and more, we share the celebrations that show the connections of the African diaspora during the holidays.