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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 …

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 …

This site was launched as Africa Fashion Plus, where the plus allows us to be inspired by art, drama, food and music. With Afrobeats becoming ever more popular on a global scale, we approached DJ Felix Nashito about creating and sharing a series of cool mixes with the Africa Fashion audience. Luckily, …

Afro textured hair can take more care and attention in order to capture a certain look or style. If you’re a performance artist or presenter, then there is a specific challenge when it comes to ‘replicating exactly the same look – over and over’. That issue, and more, are subjects for …

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 …

Billed as the largest celebration of its kind, the West African Fashion Awards (WAFA) for 2016 will take place on 26th March at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.  Alongside the designers themselves, WAFA also aims to highlight a number of celebrities who have helped raise West African fashion to the world. Africa …

It is a fact that Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the 8th most populous in the world. Back in 2013 when Joyce  Zi Chidebe from Lagos entered Africa’s Next Top Model (AfNTM) she had high hopes of becoming a supermodel one day. Long after the competition …

Available in 8 languages across 50 countries, WeAr Magazine positions itself as THE trade publication for the fashion industry. Over the weekend, London’s iconic Old Billingsgate Market played host to a trade-only show that brought together designers from across the globe. Africa Fashion was on hand to find out more …

Whatever your style or tradition at Christmas time, one thing is for certain: It is the perfect reason to invest in a new outfit, am I right ladies? For this set of recommendations, I’m joined by the extremely talented and stylish Yolanta. We’ve put together, three outfits for Africa Fashion’s new ‘Threads …

Anyone of African descent living in the UK, will know that African heritage has a variety of different identities  – and they all have stories that need to be told. Goldsmiths University has recognised that fact by launching the world’s first degree in Black British Writing. Africa Fashion examines at the importance …

Africa’s Next Top Model (AfNTM) is the biggest global celebration of authentic African beauty there has ever been. This series of articles looks back at the contestants from Season One and asks, “Where are they now?”. Today we will be focusing on Roselyn Ashkar. We look at the impact the show has had …

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 …

The world is changing. Slowly, but in a positive way. When Angolan law student Michaela Pinto entered the Africa’s Next Top Model competition at the end of 2013, she only spoke Portuguese and had limited experience in modelling. Life changed for her completely over the next two years. Africa Fashion takes …

During a recent project at the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, London, we had the pleasure of working with a young photographer called Robbie Spotswood. He told us that he has an exhibition in Portsmouth until 7th December, so we decided to find out more about what sparked his passion for …