The apparent reemergence of the natural hair movement in Africa, particularly Ghana, has not only gotten many interested, but has actually convinced many more young Ghanaian women to take the decision to at least halt the use of weave hair. For reasons that include convenience and cost, keeping the natural hair has rather become more … Read more
Hair is the crown of a woman, it defines her. It’s her beauty and glory. But for the black woman, hair is more than just hair. Its a controversial issue. It’s political and highly sensitive. It brings up so many debates. Black people themselves are divided when it comes to their hair. For me, my … Read more
Popular Malian musician Fatoumata Diawara has had her beautiful dreadlocks for over a decade now. The Bissa hit singer, who since kicking off her music career in the early 2000s has extensively toured the world, says that there has never been a better feeling than showcasing her ‘Africanism’. She terms it “strange” how a lot … Read more
The new cool in town among many Ghanaian ladies is the rapid transitions from permed her to natural hair one one celebrity who has inspired many women to go for the big chop is Becca. The singer has managed to maintain her natural hair in the most fashionable way to the delight of her fans. … Read more
High school students in South Africa have protested against black girls being forced by teachers to arrange their hair differently, alleging that they are being made to follow strict style rules that are racist and discriminatory. A student told Al Jazeera on Monday that protests erupted at the Pretoria High School for Girls after a … Read more