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 »Ethiopian artist gives Beyoncé a splash of African colour
Wherever she goes, Beyoncé courts controversy. Most of it is caused by the way this strong, successful black woman favours long, straight, light coloured hair – and the fact that companies like L’Oreal and Clairol have a long history of lightening models when post-processing images. So what happens when digital manipulation is …
Read More »Loza and Laurence elevate Ivory Coast in the world of fashion
If you haven’t been hearing waves of positive news about the fashion talent pouring out of the Ivory Coast then you need to get out more. Not only is this part of Africa displaying a real flair for textile design, but it is also weaving ethical and social empowerment into …
Read More »Ivory Coast fashion industry in ‘Launch Mode’
In the 2 weeks following Beyonce’s half time performance of Formation at the 50th Superbowl, the video was viewed online more than 60 million times and has caused a worldwide sensation. It featured work by Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho and you can expect to feel much more influence from her homeland in the near …
Read More »Spend An Evening With BEUNIQUE HAIRCARE
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 …
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