While most of the mainstream media is focused on the Destiny’s Child reunion happening on the main stage, for us the real story is just how much African representation there is at this year’s event. With 13 top artists from Africa on stage on 2018, it must have been some …
Read More »Welcome to Wonderland:The Experience Part II
Welcome To Wonderland: The Experience Part II, is a festival not to be missed. This all day event kicks off on the 4th March 2018 from 1-11pm at the Roundhouse in London. Following it’s inaugural edition in 2017, which featured Mick Jenkins, Tiffany Gouché + surprise appearances from Kano, Stormzy, Ghetts …
Read More »Africa Fashion in Rome for Green Fashion Week
Inside the glorious Temple of Hadrian, in the centre of Rome, the 6th Green Fashion Week Conference kicked off with a discussion panel hosted by Guido Dolci, Director of the association, and attended by Carlo Medaglia, the Italian Minister for the Environment.
Read More »African Market and BAME blood donor event
Every year, countries around the World celebrate Blood Donor Day on the 14th June. The theme for 2017 was ‘Blood connects us all’, focusing on thanking those who gave while highlighting the ‘sharing’ and ‘connection’ dimensions between donors and patients. While it’s easy to applaud the worldwide effort to raise …
Read More »United Nations Endorses World Afro Day!
World Afro Day 15 September 2017 is endorsed by the United Nations and is a pioneering event, educating and celebrating Afro hair globally. The inaugural day is centred around a RecordSetter World Record “Largest Hair Education Lesson,” involving 500 children/youth, from all backgrounds. Afro hair has been overlooked, undervalued and excluded for centuries but we can all help to challenge this by celebrating hair together.
Read More »Fashion4Africa at Somerset House
Fashion 4 Africa kicks off this Sat 9th Sept 2017 in London’s prestigious Somerset House with a talent search competition for both models and designers combined with a fashion show finale.
Read More »African & Caribbean War Memorial Opens
The African and Caribbean War Veterans Memorial was seen for the first time on Armistice Day, 11 November 2014, at the Black Cultural Archives in Windrush Square, Brixton, London. This was an early look at the memorial to Service Personnel from the Caribbean and Africa in WW1 – during the …
Read More »Celebrity stylist Kanayo Ebi and Pop Up Africa to launch Kach It Project
US celebrity fashion stylist, Kanayo Ebi and the curators of London's biggest African shopping event Pop Up Africa have teamed up to launch an exclusive two day experiential lifestyle pop up experience
Read More »London Modest Fashion Week at the Saatchi Gallery
Women with a love for modest fashion are calmly ignoring the swirl of political discussion – choosing to focus instead on creativity and innovation. The focal point for modest fashion this year will be the Saatchi Gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea. This will be the first ever London …
Read More »Afro Archives Live – A Performer’s World at the Royal School of Speech and Drama
On 24th January 2017, the Royal School of Speech and Drama will be hosting a special discussion. Attendees will explore the views of actresses and actors from different cultural backgrounds, ages and genders – to compare and contrast what they think about hair and how they deal with their own. This …
Read More »Africa Fashion wishes you a very Happy New Year
On this New Year’s Eve, we would like to say a special thank you to all our friends, followers & readers. Your support, no matter how big or small is much appreciated. Every time you like, comment or share one of our stories it is a daily incentive to push …
Read More »Bayyani Theatre presents With You Always
A South African proverb says: “Money can’t talk, but it can make lies look true.” First performed in May 2015 at the Simpkins Lee Theatre in Oxford, With You Always looks at western development investment in the African continent. Inspired by the book entitled ‘Aid, NGOs and the Realities of Women’s Lives: A Perfect …
Read More »Positive celebration of vegan lifestyle at VegFest 2016
As the world evolves, billions of people are added to the global population and every country needs to look long and hard at how it feeds itself. While it’s hard to see a world where meat disappears completely – developing non-animal food is certainly a very worthwhile area of research. Farmers demand …
Read More »Sample great vegan food at VegFest London this weekend!
Europe’s biggest vegan event will take place at the Olympia Exhibition Hall in London from 22nd to 23rd October. With so many people taking a serious look at what they eat, this is a perfect opportunity to find out all the latest information about veganism, to listen to inspiring speakers …
Read More »Tales of Africa Event on 28th October
Kicking off an entire weekend of celebration for all things African, Brighton Museum will be hosting ‘Passion For Fashion: An Evening of Tales from Africa’ on Friday 28th October. This is a great opportunity to visit the Fashion Cities Africa exhibition and to really get a feel for African fashion, …
Read More »Learn about 21st century veganism and win VegFest Tickets!
[NOTE: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED – THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!] It’s hard to think about an African meal without picturing a meat dish. Like all cultures, the less available, more unobtainable a product is – the greater the desire to have it. In many countries, meat became synonymous with a richer lifestyle …
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