The Colourfro Journal

Editorial illustration of Angélique Kidjo at a Walk of Fame-style ceremony
Angélique Kidjo’s Hollywood star is bigger than one ceremony
Angélique Kidjo’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star is more than a celebrity milestone. For Colourfro, it marks overdue recognition of African cultural influence. Read more...
AI memorial illustration of Awuche, the man known as Ghana's tallest
Ghana mourns Awuche, the man known as its tallest
Ghana is mourning Sulemana Abdul Samed, known as Awuche, the man widely recognized as the country’s tallest. His death has sparked reflection on visibility, dignity, illness, and the human life... Read more...
Senegal Is About to Host Africa’s First Olympic Event — Why Dakar 2026 Matters
Senegal Is About to Host Africa’s First Olympic Event — Why Dakar 2026 Matters
In just 100 days, Senegal will host the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games — the first Olympic sporting event ever held on African soil. More than a sports milestone, it’s... Read more...
Editorial hero image inspired by David Jonsson and the legacy themes around Black Panther 3
David Jonsson Cast in Black Panther 3: What His Role Means for a New Generation
David Jonsson has reportedly been cast in Black Panther 3 as T'Challa's son. Here's why the casting matters for Black culture, legacy, and a new generation. Read more...
Nico Williams playing for Athletic Bilbao in April 2023. Photo by Maider Goikoetxea via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
From a Family’s Desert Crossing to Football’s Biggest Stage: The Story Behind Nico Williams
Nico Williams is shining on football’s biggest stage, but behind the spotlight is a deeper family story of Ghanaian roots, migration, sacrifice, and resilience. Read more...
First official still from Children of Blood and Bone
Children of Blood and Bone First Images Are Here — And the Orïsha World Looks Stunning
The first official images from Children of Blood and Bone are out, and they already have people talking about Orïsha, African-inspired costume design, and what this adaptation could mean for... Read more...
Model wearing bold yellow Ankara wax-print palazzo pants and bodice at Lagos Fashion and Design Week
African Print Fashion: A Beginner's Guide to Wearing Ankara with Confidence
A practical guide for anyone curious about African prints but unsure how to wear them. Five outfit formulas, colour confidence tips, and how to care for wax-print fabric — with... Read more...
Black History Month Turns 100: What Started in 1926 (and Why It Still Matters)
Black History Month Turns 100: What Started in 1926 (and Why It Still Matters)
2026 marks 100 years since historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History launched what was then called “Negro History Week” in... Read more...
Five African Proverbs to Begin the New Year with Purpose
Five African Proverbs to Begin the New Year with Purpose
Last year marked an important return for us. After several years of hiatus, we resumed active operations — and the process was anything but simple. Systems had gone quiet, habits... Read more...
Africa’s Colours On Full Display — World Cup 2026 Is Coming!
Africa’s Colours On Full Display — World Cup 2026 Is Coming!
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be a historic celebration — and for Africa, it’s a moment to shine. Nine African nations have punched their tickets to... Read more...
Anok Yai’s Historic 2025 Fashion Awards Win — A Triumph for African Beauty, Black Joy & Global Style
Anok Yai’s Historic 2025 Fashion Awards Win — A Triumph for African Beauty, Black Joy & Global Style
When South Sudanese–American model Anok Yai stepped onto the red carpet at the 2025 Fashion Awards in London, the world already knew she was a force. But her win as... Read more...
ORIGIN — Why Our Best-Selling Design Means More Than a Shirt
ORIGIN — Why Our Best-Selling Design Means More Than a Shirt
There are designs you create because they look good, and then there are designs you create because they mean something. Our best-selling Origin design — a simple, bold map of Africa... Read more...