Culture
21st December 2020
Miilkiina Music: VOL 002 Playlist Curated by Junior Adesanya The second volume of Miilkiina Music: a playlist curated by creator and founder, Junior Adesanya.
Play now 5th December 2020
Miilkiina Music: VOL 001 Playlist Curated by Losez The first volume of Miilkiina Music: a playlist curated by the Algerian musician Losez.
Play now 24th June 2020
What Now? A virtual open forum conversation about racial injustice, systemic oppression, education, community, and how we move forward from here. Hosted by Olu Alege (@olualege), Founder of No Noise (@nonoise.co).
Watch Live 28th May 2020
Cultural Reset and Story-Telling Moderated by Zeba Blay, in conversation with Mecca Williams, Michael Rotimi, Marjon Carlos, Courtney Yates, Mohammed Fayaz and Sara Elgamal.
Watch Live 24th June 2020
33 Black-Owned Collectives, Platforms, and Art Galleries To Support A running comprehensive list of Black-owned collectives pioneering the industry through ethical initiatives, intentionally inclusive opportunities and diversified story-telling experiences.
Read more 2nd June 2020
OPEN YOUR PURSE: Where to Donate to Support The Black Lives Matter Movement A comprehensive list of organizations and causes to support racial justice change now, and always.
Read more 7th August 2020
MONETIZE YOUR PRAYERS: Where to Donate to Support Lebanon Relief A comprehensive list of organizations and causes to support rebuilding Lebanon, now and forever.
Read more 11th May 2020
A Seat at the Table With Olu AlegeText: Rhianna Jones
For him, people run the world, and street-level research is his way of bridging the gap between capitalism and community.
Read more 9th December 2020
A Seat at the Table With Caláh JonesText: Rhianna Jones
Read on to get to know more about Caláh, her work, and how she keeps it positive and poppin' online.
Read more 8th December 2020
A Seat at the Table With Offshore Agency’s Michael RotimiText: Rhianna Jones
Photography: Tanima Mehrota
Michael Rotimi is melanating a new face of fashion with his POC-exclusive talent agency, Offshore.
Read more 22nd March 2021
A time for New Beginnings: Nowruz, the Persian New YearText: Naomi Accardi
Six friends of Miilkiina share their rituals, celebrations and Haftseen traditions
Read more 30th October 2020
Filmmaker Aziz Albraik Shares his List of the Best Horror FilmsText: Aziz Albraik
From Hereditary to A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, here are some of filmmaker Aziz Albraik's favorite horror films to watch this Halloweekend.
Read more 27th January 2021
Anaa Saber Rounds Up Her 10 Favorite Bollywood FilmsText: Anaa Saber
Guest Editor Anaa Saber shares her top 10 favorite Bollywood films. Trust her, you're going to want to add to your watchlist ASAP.
Read more 13th October 2020
Is Astrology the Religion of the Youth?Text: Naomi Accardi
A reflection on how astral projection substituted the Catholic faith in my adult age.
Read more 12th May 2020
Miilkiina Recommends: Films About Self-Discovery and IntimacyText: Amėl Meghraoua
Indulge in these films to temporarily fill the void of human interaction. #StayHome
Read more 16th July 2020
Beyond ToroText: Amėl Meghraoua
The Princess Elizabeth of Toro not only took the world by storm through her beauty and grace, but stood up for her country through the power of law.
Read more 10th September 2020
MasculinityText: Anwar Bougroug
This type of patriarchy is shaping many modern workplaces for the worse, as “work-first” attitudes and aggression is still viewed as a sign of worthy leadership.
Read more 10th November 2020
The VisionaryText: Amėl Meghraoua
Renowned for his realistic depictions of Northern Africa, Jacques Majorelle was a French painter who traveled extensively, notably throughout Morocco.
Read more 1st September 2020
New LanguageText: Tosan Matthews
Tosan Matthews dives into predicting how today's Black Lives Matter organization and activism may shape tomorrow's lens of communcation.
Read more 7th August 2020
A Shot In the DarkText: Naomi Accardi
With the HEAT EP officially out, we take you through the single "Yallah" frame by frame and talk about the irrefutably talented ABIR.
Read more 2nd March 2021
An Ode to Bianca JaggerText: Amėl Meghraoua
The social, style and sartorial legacy of the 70s it-girl and timeless icon.
Read more 6th April 2021
The Return of Art DubaiText: Lara Arbid
Highlights from the anticipated international fair that recovered our connection and senses through art.
Read more 18th March 2021
A Timeless ReferenceText: Amėl Meghraoua
A nostalgic look back through the archives of our favorite fashion print campaigns of the 1990s.
Read more 16th February 2021
A RETROSPECT OF ONE OF THE FIRST FEMALE-DIRECTED ARAB FILMS: ‘THE SILENCES OF THE PALACE’, 1994Text: Amėl Meghraoua
In light of the passing of the late Moufida Tlatli on Feb 7th, 2021.
Read more 2nd September 2020
Jay James Presents “GLORY”Text: Naomi Accardi
Naomi Accardi takes us frame by frame through this visual masterpiece.
Read more 1st September 2020
Darryl Daley’s BLK Soap Is A Visual, Social Commentary Of The Black ExperienceText: Naomi Accardi
Explore the cinematic masterpiece that is "BLKSOAP".
Read more 17th November 2020
Dwelling In The Authentic: Otman Salil’s ‘Le Fils Des Amazones’Text: Amėl Meghraoua
The Franco-Moroccan actor/director debuts a tribute to the beauty of Morocco through his new film.
Read more 9th December 2020
Inferno, An Ode To The Ambivalence Of Arab WomanhoodText: Naomi Accardi
If with “Rebirth,” Abir yelled out she’s tired of the constraining narrative surrounding Arab and Muslim women, “Inferno” is the battering ram tearing down those walls.
Read more 3rd August 2020
Inferno, An Ode To The Ambivalence Of Arab WomanhoodText: Naomi Accardi
If with “Rebirth,” Abir yelled out she’s tired of the constraining narrative surrounding Arab and Muslim women, “Inferno” is the battering ram tearing down those walls.
Read more 30th July 2020
Miilkiina Studio Presents Abir RebirthPhotography: Andy Madeleine
The multi-talented songstress has emerged from the flames and is reborn. ABIR, the Muslim, Moroccan, Arab-American pop princess is back with her best project yet.
Read more 8th October 2020
Katrine Hanna Plays Houdou’ Nisbi Exclusively For Miilkiina The Lebanese-Australian designer Katrine Hanna plays a beautiful rendition of Houdou' Nisbi on her beloved flute.
Watch film 27th October 2020
Miilkiina Presents: The Beauty Evolution of Kohl EyelinerText: Amėl Meghraoua
Adornment for the eyes, protection from harsh sun rays, and the ultimate beauty statement. Learn about the evolution of kohl eyeliner and its origins.
Read more 11th May 2020
Seeking Romance 2.0: Love In The Time of COVID-19Text: Naomi Accardi
What happens to the quest for companionship when the world comes to a screeching halt? Naomi Accardi gives her Sex and the City inspired take on dating during COVID-19.
Read more 13th November 2020
Travel With Your Mouth: Let’s Eat With Zaynab Issa The creative who has her hands in everything (from food to fashion), talks us through her recipe for fried meatballs from her new book, "Let's Eat".
Read more 18th July 2020
The American Artist Reclaiming the Centennial Tradition of QuiltingText: Naomi Accardi
Naomi Accardi interviews Michael C. Thorpe on the luminaries that inspire his work and how switching artistic mediums brought him to the art of quilting.
Read more 17th June 2020
The Birth Of A NationText: Naomi Accardi
Wekafore Jibril tells us about his roots, inspirations, and his powerful fight for African representation in mainstream culture.
Read more 24th August 2020
This Is How You Can Help Beirut’s Fashion IndustryText: Lara Arbid
Lebanon's own citizens are giving everything they have to rebuild their city.
Read more 15th September 2020
INTERWOVEN, A Project by KOTN and MiilkiinaText: Naomi Accardi
Photos: Malak El Sawi
We partnered up with quality essentials brand KOTN for an editorial campaign to highlight extraordinary Egyptian talent.
Read more 12th May 2020
You Need To Know About Powerhouse BarakunanText: Lara Arbid
Striving to coexist as a multichannel platform that dishes out content in various media forms, the publishing house, and media collective has taken its first few steps in the world, launching early this year.
Read more 23rd October 2020
Out of the Friendzone, Into A Business PartnershipText: Naomi Accardi
Miilkiina’s founder Nadia Azmy in conversation with Moroccan singer/songwriter ABIR.
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