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African Things is Nigerian in origin and has been running for 3 years. Brainchild of Tosin Lawson, who graduated in design from the University of Nottingham with a BEng in Product Design and Manufacture, the Pure Fashion Show at London’s Olympia was chosen for the brand’s UK launch. Back in …

One of the country’s rising stars, Anyango Mpinga has delivered designs that have won international acclaim. In the second half of 2018, her latest creations will be available through Ireland’s leading fashion concept store. Cast your eyes over Anyango’s creations and you can see that the couture conscious ladies of …

The blvck Muse, an initiative founded to encourage, promote and create opportunities for people of colour living in Australia.

“Style is a mentality, influenced by fashion, but it comes from within”, according to ONYCHEK’s blog. “All that matters is that it feels right to you. If it gives you that extra boost of personal confidence… That’s style”. Fascinated by the story of one young entrepreneur’s quest to bring African …

Without doubt, the communications revolution that spread across the globe over the past 150 years has changed the face of the planet forever. Mobile phone adoption on a massive scale has allowed costs to be reduced even further. While cell phones are used across the whole of Africa, high speed internet …

One of the most recognisable faces on British TV, June Sarpong has strong Ghanaian heritage and was delighted to be the public lead for Superdrug’s Shades of Beauty campaign. If you regularly shop at Superdrug, you may have already noticed a wider choice of products, all due to their new campaign, which aims …

Originally produced by Dutch explorers to try and counter vitamin deficiencies like scurvy, the South African wine market has developed tremendously over the past 355 years. In 1659, the first batch of just 15 litres was produced too early in the season from whatever French and Muscadel grapes they were able to grow. Without doubt, …

Millennial Mozambican Entrepreneur, Celmira Amade, is launching a vegan beauty ‘wonder product’ in the UK, that aims to revolutionise skincare for melanin-rich skin. When Celmira arrived to study International Business at Royal  Holloway College, London in 2010, she wasn’t quite ready for the full impact of England’s climate. As a result, her …

At just 11 years old, Lisette Mibo was forced to flee her family home in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The journey she began at 2am that night, took Lisette to her grandmother’s home where she broke down, explaining her fears. Her granny took her in and helped …

MaXhosa is the luxury knitwear brand which exudes chic, bold and beautiful patterns from traditional Xhosa beadwork symbolism and colours. The man responsible for this captivating brand is Laduma Ngxokolo and  his wearable art is inspired by his wish to recapture a nostalgic element of Xhosa culture that celebrates traditional aesthetics in a modern and stylish way. …

Many people have wondered what it would be like to work with Sir Richard Branson. It’s easy to imagine the advice and contacts that he would be able to share – and the number of doors that could be opened for a vibrant, young African-focused business. With VOOM 2016, Sir …

I’m thrilled to be bringing our readers this interview with the founder and creator of BEUNIQUE Hair Care. Not only because Belinda has been representing so well for the UK natural hair community, but also because we’re former work colleagues in a well-known department store. I remember all too well the …

After years working in the beauty industry with some of the world’s biggest brands, Clare Eluka was still having issues with her allergies and a hard time finding products that would suit her skin type and tone. The need for better beauty products drove her from the beauty counter to …

Founded by internationally famous make up artist Denise Rabor, WOW Beauty is all about the power of make up to enhance, transform and empower Women of the World. On 27th January, in the heart of London, Denise brought together an array of talented experts to kick start the year. When …

In 2009, Beatrace Oola founded Africa Fashion Day Berlin as a celebration of African Fashion in Germany. It provides a way for designers to access the German market and for Afro-Germans to have an authentic connection to what’s happening with fashion in Africa. We wanted to know more about the event and her …

Since it was founded in 2011 by Stephen Manzini, the Soweto Fashion Show has become an increasingly important date in the African fashion diary. Its aim is clear: To promote local design talent to the world stage – and it’s succeeding. Africa Fashion takes a look behind the scenes of …