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.
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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.
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.
News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fashion + Beauty
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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