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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 …

One of Africa fashion’s key aims is to bring a spotlight to fresh, new design and entrepreneurial talent from Africa. Baffs certainly fits the bill as a brand and the company’s founder, Ade Durojaiye, is a great example of what can be done with a cool idea and a lot of drive. …

With attendance up by almost 50%, the second Africa On The Square event was a huge success. Scheduled to happen in London’s Trafalgar Square every October, in coincides perfectly with Black History Month. One of the biggest criticisms of the way Africa is normally presented in the mass media, is …

On the fourth Saturday of every month, London’s Old Spitalfields venue hosts The African Market. Brainchild of designer, Sandrine Herbert Razafinjato, this event gives the most talented designers from Africa and those inspired by African cultures, the chance to show their wares to a massive audience – less than 5 minute’s walk …

The 6th of June 2015, cultural organisation Open The Gate celebrates its 6th Anniversary with a whole day of cultural entertainment, alongside their renowned African Market.  Open The Gate Festival welcomes an array of live music & story telling acts from Ghana, Somalia, Mozambique Sierra Leone, Mexico and beyond. Take part in …

Here at Africa Fashion, we believe in immersion. You can only understand so much by reading and discussion. At some point you need to get hands on – and there’s no better way to do that in London than by joining the Africa at Spitalfields event on Monday 25th May. …