Today, cowrie shells are used to embellish braids, locs, and other natural hairstyles as a nod to our African roots. The shells can also be seen in some fine jewelry brands and most recently in ...

Poised, powerful, and intentional, Justice Jackson sent a message with her main accessory of choice: a bold, layered cowrie shell necklace paired ... in Black and African heritage.

“In many African traditions, cowrie shells are believed to carry protective properties and spiritual significance,” fashion historian Shelby Ive Christie told HuffPost. “They’re often seen ...

Ten years ago, residents from the Bille and Ogale communities in Nigeria claimed their livelihoods had been destroyed and homes damaged by hundreds of oil spills caused by Shell. The pollution caused ...

Oil giant Shell will stand trial at the High Court in ... fundamental human rights under the Nigerian Constitution and African Charter on Human and People's Rights. Importantly, fundamental ...

ExxonMobil, Eni, Equinor, TotalEnergies, and now Shell are among the Western oil corporations pulling out of Nigeria. In the Delta region of the West African country, where oil spills have ...

African shell craftsmanship is a beautiful and intricate art form woven into the fabric of the continent's cultures for hundreds of years. This craft involves the delicate and thoughtful use of ...

There’s a reason they call this time of year “leather weather.” While the natural material is indispensable for beating the chill in fall and winter, it also has a uniquely seasonal scent.