Afro

Example Sentences

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"All of my music is based on love," Teddy Afro told the BBC in 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It's a term typically used to describe several Afro hairstyles, including braids, locs and wigs, that reduce how much your hair is exposed to the elements and cut back on constant styling.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

So I've always been interested in both African foodways and Afro Caribbean foodways.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

Now, it’s one of the most anticipated parties in L.A. for people who appreciate Afro Caribbean music, Carnival and judgment-free dancing.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

Scrap’s hair is half braided, half Afro, like he got up in the middle of getting it braided to go do something else.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas