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Afro Gen Zs on Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirts and Why They Can’t Sell
As Kanye and his antics continue to reach new heights, American society is divided. Liberals are fed up, conservatives are delighted, and in the mix are Afro Gen Zers who couldn't care less. Here are their thoughts.
Why Gen Z is Not Feeling the Clean Girl Aesthetic
Despite the growing popularity of the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic among millennials, Afro Gen Zs are sticking with the maximalist and colourful aesthetic the demographic is known for.
12 African Sustainable Fashion Brands to Shop
Although Gen Zs like to keep it cool and edgy, sustainable fashion is something that most are increasingly not compromising on. In this list, we spotlight 12 leading African fashion brands whose products and practices align with Gen Z's sustainability priorities.
Nigerian Artist Asake is Reinventing Afro-street Pop and Gen Z is Loving it
With his music attracting the bulk of the Gen Z demographic, it’s no wonder that the Nigerian music industry is buzzing with Asake’s name and his records have different charts in a strong chokehold.
Barbxit: Why Nicki Minaj is Losing Gen Z Fans
For many Gen Zers who are sensitised to harmful social issues that Nicki aligns with, the Barbz train is one that they are quickly getting off of. What does this mean for the future of one of the most legendary rap icons?
The Royal Roasting: For Many, The Death of the British Monarch Sparks Joy
Queen Elizabeth’s death brings more memes than tears, and the sentiments fostered by decades of colonial imperialism are brought to the fore.
Finding Purpose through Afrobeat
In the latest issue of Kenga Magazine, YAW DYRO, a fast-rising 21-year-old Ghanaian musician wrote candidly about his background and his come-up, sharing stories about the people and experiences that have influenced his growth as an artist.
Gen Z Loves Thirst Trapping - Why Is That?
Maybe thirst trapping does come down to our need for validation, but this validation does not always rest in the approval of others, but in our own selves.
#Zpotlight: Chocolate City’s Gen Z Artists, MajorAJ and Tar1q, on the Future of Music in the Era of TikTok
New releases like TAR1Q’s EP, Son of the Moon, and MajorAJ’s Retroverse, are valid examples of how well Nigerian music has evolved and the part that social media plays in contributing greatly to this feat.
Is Big Brother Naija Becoming More Diverse?
With thirteen Gen Zers, a stripper and a polyamorous man included in the new season’s roster of housemates, we engage the question of whether the culture shock surrounding BBN is simply a gimmick, or if the reality show is truly committed to diversity and inclusivity.
How Purity Culture Stays Demonizing Tampon Use Even Among Gen Zers
The idea that tampons take away virginity exists in numerous cultures throughout the world, one that has threatened the safety of many women.
Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE has a New Attitude
The album is a natural celebration of the artist's own myth, and a rebellion against the restrictions of the artist's perfectionism.