Tag Archives: Africa

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 …

Smouldering red lipstick, the headscarf, the bleached eye brows, the shimmering metallic eyeshadow in transcending shades of blue – anybody would be forgiven to think they’ve stumbled across a special collector’s issue of a vintage Italian Vogue, but the model in question is Adwoa Aboah and the decision to grace …

Our hair, we are born with it yet there is so much we do to try and change our natural hair texture, and our hair’s appearance. Antonia Opiah’s Huffington Post article  “The Changing Business of Black Hair”  reported that the black haircare industry is estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars, as …

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.

For the last eight years we’ve watched how Michelle Obama’s style and taste can shape a presidency – and one of the most interesting articles I’ve read to date about Michelle’s impact on the fashion industry is by Vanessa Friedman of the NY Times.  ‘There is simply no ignoring the …

With talents spanning across a spectrum of creative disciplines, including, fineart, writing, lettering and a colourist, Paul Louise-Julie is the creator behind the digitally published African Fantasy & Sci Fi books ‘The Pack’ and ‘Yohance’ the African space Opera. With 5 years of extensive research of Ancient Africa, Egypt & Nubia, …

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 …

What Is The Best Thing About Your Hair? Over the last 12 months, the Afro Archives series looked at how the acting industry is set up and compared experiences of people with different hair textures, ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. In answering the above question, this is what the actors …

AFRICAN HITS: Winter 2016 Mix by FELIX NASHITO Listen,Watch & Share SOUNDS OF AFRICA RADIO|#SOAR|#Mixcloud   You can follow Nashito on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram PLUS MixCloud and read our exclusive interview over here. Justine Skye ft Wizkid – U Don’t Know Victoria Kimani – My Money Vanessa Mdee – Cash Madame   Dj henry ft. …

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 …

AFRICAN HITS: Autumn 2016 Mix by FELIX NASHITO 40 minutes of good music ~ #MusicIsLife Listen,Watch & Share #SOAR! SOUNDS OF AFRICA RADIO  || #SOAR || w/ AFRICA FASHION     You can follow Nashito on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram PLUS MixCloud and read our exclusive interview over here. Watch #SOAR Mix Victoria Kimani – All …

[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 …

At 14, Shantel MamMaw got her first sewing machine and began making outfits for her friends to wear at Carnival. Shantel’s brand, MAM-MAW, now offers a range of stylish and unique designs with a strong African theme – including Ankara, Kente and other traditional fabrics. Everything she sells is envisioned …

How Do You Take Your Hair To Work? A reveal into the world of extensions and wigs. The fixable practice of hair for beauty and health reasons. I think of this part of the hair experience as being a secret world. You have to know where to go, what to buy, …

Camila Camilo got into modelling by accident when she was just 13. In a country which still has significant challenges for citizens of African decent, she has not let it hold her back at all. Now, this Brazilian model is travelling the world – working with a diverse range of …

SOUNDS OF AFRICA RADIO  || #SOAR || w/ AFRICA FASHION       AFRICAN HITS: TOP 10 Summer Vibes 2016 Mixed by FELIX NASHITO Listen,Watch & Share! You can follow Nashito on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram PLUS MixCloud and read our exclusive interview over here. 10. NIGERIA Dotman – Akube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeTdV4U7LwU 9. TANZANIA Harmonize – Matatizo …