The Bigger Picture with Dakari Eli featuring Omar Epps
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture interviews legendary actor Omar Epps. Watch as he discuss his production company and its new movie, The Devil You Know.
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R&B/Soul Singer Davion Farris Covers April Issue of Urban Magazine
Grammy-Award winner singer/songwriter Davion Farris, best known for single “Sometimes” which was featured in the most recent season of Showtime’s The Chi, covers the April issue of Urban Magazine. Farris, brother of SiR and D Smoke, sat with Urban Magazine’s publisher Be’n Original and writer Lís to discuss his relationship with his famous siblings, his…
Dakari Eli: March 2022 Women’s Issue Editorial
This Women’s month issue couldn’t have come at a more transitional and powerful time in our lives. Each of us weren’t born into the world with a sense of purpose but facing the many variabilities has made us reborn. Life is a delicate anomaly, and to be valued. Just like the sun must be in…
FX Snowfall’s Angela Lewis Covers Urban Magazine’s Coveted Women’s Issue
Angela Lewis of FX’s hit series Snowfall covers the special 2022 Women’s Issue of Urban Magazine, now available on digital newsstands worldwide. Curated by Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli, the issue highlights and celebrates a wide range of women of color every year. Lewis’ portrayal of drug queen-pin Aunt Louie has garnered her rave reviews with the…
Dakari Eli Releases Mixed Bag Vol 1: I Guess It Wasn’t Love Book
Urban Magazine’s editor-in-chief and host of The Bigger Picture Dakari Eli has released her first book, “Mixed Bag Volume 1: I Guess It Wasn’t Love”. The 111 page photo/poetry collection made its debut exclusively on Amazon in paperback and hardcover, but will be available at Barnes & Noble with the coming weeks. “‘I Guess It…
Nia Amber Covers February Issue of Urban Magazine
Hip-Hop legend Trina’s protégé Nia Amber covers the February issue of Urban Magazine. The magazine’s publisher Be’n Original explains, “I think this is among my favorite issues as we highlight a very diverse group of women performers. I love what Nia Amber is currently bring to genre. I look forward to her having a long…
Pivoting’s Kara Duncan Covers January Issue of Urban Magazine
Urban Magazine is starting 2022 beautifully and bold with the incredible actress Kara Duncan of FOX’s new show, Pivoting. “Kara Duncan’s story illustrates what can happen when you have a strong support system including parents who invest time and energy in your dreams. She has such a bright and delightful personality, I am glad we…
Issa Rae’s Artist NCognita Covers December Issue of Urban Magazine
NCognita is a definitive example of hard work and dedication paying off. The 20-year-old genius with her wide range of styles and flows has earned every bit of her success, including being signed to Issa Rae’s Raedio imprint on Atlantic Records. “I am proud to feature NCognita on the cover as she is a living…