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From 28th to 31st October, Nigerian fashion and design will be put under the spotlight as the best and brightest talent vies for international attention. While the show itself promises to be one of this year’s biggest fashion events in Africa, we look behind the glitz and glam to reveal …

At the recent Africa Utopia event at Festival Hall on London’s South Bank, we were really impressed by the broad range of African artisans that came to present their creations. One stall really grabbed our attention and we soon found ourselves in conversation with Nilare founder, Lisiane Ndong from Gabon. …

Salute to Nigerian Independence Day 2015, which marks the 55th anniversary of the country’s independence from British colonial rule, into the territories that form modern-day Nigeria.  So we all know Nigeria’s national colors are green, white and across the world there are a number of events taking place in celebration …

Speaking to a packed room at London’s Southbank, MOBO CEO Kanya King delivered a clear message to the audience in the wake of the Creative Industries report on diversity, “We need our creative industries to reflect the general population, not only for social justice, but to enable it to flourish”. This …

With millions of t-shirts being produced in factories around the world all the time, what people choose to buy in the shops can often come down to liking the design on the front and believing that the brand is cool. Africa Fashion caught up with the folks behind a brand that …

Every West African community believes that they make the best version of this rice dish, which has its origins in Senegal. This weekend, the best of the best will be bringing their recipes to Brixton Library for a two day competition to see whose Jollof is crowned supreme: One rice to …

Born in Osun State in 1996 and moved to the UK in 2013, Edwina has been building her modelling portfolio while laying the foundations for a business career in later life. We caught up with her at a recent catwalk training session and had the chance to find out more …

Africa Utopia 2015 was a three day interactive festival for everyone – satisfying all the senses as a true celebration of Arts, Culture, Fashion and Food. More importantly, it was incredibly thought provoking! Multiple talks and debates took place over the course of the event – centering on how Africa can become a …

While the West only seemed to discover recycling and sustainable production over the last couple of decades, many Africans have been doing it naturally, since time began. When it comes to sustainability, there are few products in more abundance or as easy to access as tree bark. José Hendo has made a career from a caring approach to fashion design. We caught up with her at the opening of Sapelle to find out more.

Lying a few degrees south of the equator, in the Western Indian Ocean, Seychelles enjoys temperatures in the 24-32°C range and there is no dry season. April is generally the month with the warmest weather and a drop in wind speed. As the smallest African country, with a population of …

As Europe’s biggest party prepares to get underway, over one million people will be taking to the streets of West London for the Notting Hill Carnival. With some warmer weather expected this weekend, what better time to look at black hair care. Tanesha Coley is an absolute expert in the …

It’s been a long journey from the market town of Farafenni, near the Gambian border with Senegal, to the London catwalk, but that is the kind of journey that Jainaba Fofana has successfully completed. Africa Fashion managed to catch up with her at a recent charity event, courtesy of the Black Afro …

LinDi Mucha is founder and creative director of  fashion label House of Mucha. Now based in Hertfordshire, Zimbabwe born LinDi has always had a passion for Afrocentric wear since her teen years. “I first got into art design whilst in law school”, she said. “Now I’m planning to study Fashion …