Author: Heran Mamo

Step Afrika!, one of the world’s most celebrated African American dance companies, is celebrating a birthday! The Washington, D.C.-based professional dance company—the first dedicated to the art form of stepping—has performed in over 60 countries across the globe since its inception in 1994. Now a touring company with 18 full-time performers, its engaging performances and innovative arts […]

Pattern Beauty, the haircare line founded by Tracee Ellis Ross, has just released a sleek new 3-in-1 curling iron. Like many people, Tracee has multi-textured hair, with looser curls in some areas of her head and tighter curls in others. At this point, the curl chart needs to be revised because so many of us […]

Welcome to the weekend! Get into the latest EBONY Weekend Playlist. As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re amplifying the voices of women artists across genres. Whether you’re hitting the road, deep in conversation, or going to brunch, this playlist will for sure elevate your weekend with its celebration of female strength, resilience, […]

Tyla finally delivered her self-titled debut studio album Friday (March 22) via FAX and Epic Records. The 14-track project includes her breakout hit “Water,” its Travis Scott remix that just got a music video, and more collaborations with fellow South African DJ/producer Kelvin Momo (“Intro”), Tems (“No. 1”), Gunna and Skillibeng (“Jump”) and Becky G […]

PartyNextDoor released his new single “Real Woman” Friday (March 15) after finishing his headlining set at Billboard’s THE STAGE at SXSW in Austin, Texas. And while closing out his set, Billboard‘s latest cover star revealed the news all of his fans have been waiting for: His forthcoming fourth studio album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 4, will be released […]

Marvin Sapp is gearing up for his upcoming headline performance at the annual Celebrate Gospel concert. Scheduled to take place at the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland Park on February 17th in Anaheim California, Sapp shares with EBONY about his preparations for this significant moment and his role as a family man. Reflecting on the impact […]

Black culture has reshaped the paragons of all mediums of cultural expressions of creativity, and fashion is no exception. From oversized streetwear to bum-hugging denim, Black celebrities and designers regularly pioneered new lanes of culturally evocative fashion in the ’90s and 2000s. Now, over 20 years later, the influence is still palpable. In honor of […]

National Geographic made its New York Fashion Week debut with an immersive fashion show, Nat Geo Presents: ‘Fit for a Queen,’ celebrating the premiere of the docu-series QUEENS. Curated and styled by rising fashion star Sakinah Bashir, the show showcased bold patterns and sculptural silhouettes inspired by the animal kingdom, designed by JêBlanc, Sergio Hudson, […]

On February 4th, we will all be locked into this year’s Grammy Awards to see which artists will take home the coveted award. It’s one of the biggest nights in music, most artists feel like once you’re nominated for a Grammy they’ve officially made it. Over the years, the Grammy’s have undergone a transformative journey towards […]

Renowned NBA champion and entrepreneur, Dwyane Wade, extends his collaboration with Versace by fronting their eyewear line, showcasing both sunglasses and optical styles from the latest Men’s collection in a series of captivating images and videos. Having played at the pinnacle of the NBA for an illustrious sixteen-year career until his retirement in 2019, the […]