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    Meet Fawaz, the Artist Behind Wizkid’s 'Made In Lagos' Artwork
    Arts + Culture
    10 February 2022

    Meet Fawaz, the Artist Behind Wizkid’s 'Made In Lagos' Artwork

    We talk to the Ghanaian-born artist about his creative process, working with Sarkodie and Stonebwoy, and how Wizkid has motivated and mentored him.

    Meet the Ghanaian-British Designer Who Helped Design the Headpiece Janet Jackson Wears for her Latest Look
    Fashion + Beauty
    20 January 2022

    Meet the Ghanaian-British Designer Who Helped Design the Headpiece Janet Jackson Wears for her Latest Look

    As part of her most recent magazine cover shoot, Janet Jackson donned a headpiece co-created by Ghanaian-British designer Chrissa Amuah, who tells us more about how she finds inspiration in her parents' homeland.

    Nkuli Mlangeni-Berg is Delicately Weaving Her Name Into The International Textile Space
    Fashion + Beauty
    14 May 2021

    Nkuli Mlangeni-Berg is Delicately Weaving Her Name Into The International Textile Space

    Recently awarded 'Best New Talent' by Monocle, Sweden-based South African textile designer Nkuli Mlangeni-Berg on her unique collaborations with other African designers and her tremendous love for weaving.

    African fashion brands - OkayAfrica
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    24 March 2021

    11 Women-Led African Fashion Brands Making a Global Impact

    From Sarah Diouf's Tongoro to Loza Maléombho and Sindiso Khumalo's eponymous labels, here are 11 trailblazing African brands owned by women designers.

    Thebe Magugu - OkayAfrica
    Fashion + Beauty
    25 November 2020

    South African Designer Thebe Magugu Becomes International Woolmark Prize Finalist

    Multi award-winning South African fashion designer, Thebe Magugu, has been named as one of six finalists in the 2021 International Woolmark Prize.

    Austrian-Nigerian Designer Kenneth Ize Makes Spectacular Debut at Paris Fashion Week
    Fashion + Beauty
    25 February 2020

    Austrian-Nigerian Designer Kenneth Ize Makes Spectacular Debut at Paris Fashion Week

    The designer topped off his debut by having supermodel Naomi Campbell walk the runway.

    Discover the Minimalist Designs of Nigerian-Owned Fashion Label NASO
    Fashion + Beauty
    12 February 2020

    Discover the Minimalist Designs of Nigerian-Owned Fashion Label NASO

    They're set to launch their latest collection at Banana Republic this month.

    Photos: Here's What Happened at Daily Paper & Free the Youth's Design Talk for Accra's Young Creatives
    Fashion
    09 January 2020

    Photos: Here's What Happened at Daily Paper & Free the Youth's Design Talk for Accra's Young Creatives

    Founders of the popular brands discussed all things African streetwear in a conversation facilitated by OkayAfrica and moderator Amarachi Nwosu.

    In Conversation with Karabo Poppy, the First South African Artist to Collaborate with Nike
    Fashion
    03 December 2019

    In Conversation with Karabo Poppy, the First South African Artist to Collaborate with Nike

    The talented illustrator and street artist produced three unique designs for Nike's iconic Air Force 1 Low sneaker collection.

    The African Design Center is Birthing a New Generation of African Architects and Designers
    Fashion + Beauty
    05 November 2019

    The African Design Center is Birthing a New Generation of African Architects and Designers

    In this interview, Rwandan architect and designer, Christian Benimana, says that the 'African city' does not exist and suggests that the continent look to urbanizing without necessarily creating cities.

    South African Designer Athi Patra Ruga is Collaborating with Dior
    Fashion
    11 October 2019

    South African Designer Athi Patra Ruga is Collaborating with Dior

    The designer has produced two bags for the international fashion label's Lady Art Project.

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    10 October 2019

    Eliana Murargy Is the Trailblazing Mozambican Fashion Brand You Should Know About

    We spoke with the designer about her latest collection "Basking In the Osun River," which was the first by a Mozambican designer to show at New York Fashion Week.

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