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09 June 2025
The African Creatives Who Changed the Face of Fashion
The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives.
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28 May 2025
What It’s Like To … Be An International Model From Nigeria
Ama Okolo discusses the journey and difficulties of breaking into the international modeling industry from Nigeria.
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07 August 2023
How Nigeria's Struggling Economy is Impacting its Fashion Industry
The country’s fashion brands are attempting to weather the economic storm by adapting and innovating.
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South Sudanese Model Adut Akech Wins Model of the Year at 2019 British Fashion Awards
The 19-year-old model spoke about the need for increased representation in the fashion world during her acceptance speech.
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