Fashion + Beauty
01 July 2025
African Stars Show Out at Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026
Davido, Rema, Aya Nakamura, and other African stars stole the spotlight with bold looks and standout style
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Central Africa
25 June 2025
How Kahindo Mateene Is Building an Ethical Fashion Brand One Colorful Design at a Time
The Congolese designer and former Project Runway contestant is creating social impact through resourcefulness, resilience, and pieces inspired by her African heritage.
News
21 March 2025
Meet David Kusi Boye-Doe, The First LVMH Prize Semi-Finalist From Ghana
From personal shopper to global recognition, the Ghanaian designer says the prestigious nomination has uplifted his brand, opening up new futures.
Latest
12 March 2025
What Tyla, Burna Boy, and Other African Stars Got up to at Paris Fashion Week
The 2025 Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week saw African stars at fashion shows, private parties, and exclusive installations.
News
17 February 2025
Four African Designers Named Among Semi-Finalists for LVMH Prize 2025
Tolu Coker, Torishéju Dumi, David Boyedoe and Yasmin Mansour are in the running for the biggest prize for young fashion designers.
News
10 February 2025
African Designers’ NYFW Breakthrough Highlights Deeper Industry Challenges
As African designers gain visibility at New York Fashion Week, the challenge remains: how can global recognition translate into lasting industry growth on the continent?
Latest
03 February 2025
The Looks From the Biggest African Celebrities at the Grammys 2025
Stars like Tems, Cynthia Erivo, Rema and more turned heads at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards with show-stopping looks that celebrated their culture and individuality.
Fashion
28 November 2024
Nigerian Designers are Putting a Modern Spin on Traditional Fabrics
From Akwete to Aso Oke, these designers are reimagining traditional fabrics with a modern twist, preserving cultural heritage while shaping the future of fashion.
Nigeria
28 November 2024
Nigerian Designer Mai Atafo is Taking a Subversive Approach to His Upcoming Show
The renowned designer, Mai Atafo, known for his impeccable tailoring and craftsmanship, is set to host a multi-sensory experience that centers the people he designs for.
Arts + Culture
20 November 2024
From Nigeria With Love: The Innovative Craft Behind Fashion Brand ‘This Is Us’
How a husband-and-wife duo turned a local fabric into a thriving fashion brand rooted in Nigerian heritage.
Nigeria
11 November 2024
Tosin Ogundadegbe is the Stylist Behind the Looks on the GTCO Fashion Weekend Runway
After starting out as a fashion writer, Tosin Ogundadegbe has grown to become a trailblazing stylist in Nigeria, collaborating with over 20 designers for GTCO Fashion Weekend every year.
News
22 October 2024
These Designers Are Ready to Tell Their Stories on the Lagos Fashion Week Runway
Samiat Salami, Bella Adeleke and Rosette Ale are among the finalists of Lagos Fashion Week’s Green Access fashion accelerator program this year.
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