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With 10,000 employees, revenues of more than €1.6 billion and a reputation for creating memorable visuals around their ‘United Colors of’ campaigns, Benetton is celebrating its 51st spring/summer season with ‘A Collection of Us’ that has Nigerian model Mayowa Nicholas at its heart. There are few things we like better …

Since the launch of Africa Fashion, one headline seems to pop up with more frequency than any other: New range influenced by African print. You will also see the term ‘Tribal’ being applied to a lot of different clothing types. Our most recent ‘Threads Around the Web’ feature, kicked off a …

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 …

Since it was founded in 2011 by Stephen Manzini, the Soweto Fashion Show has become an increasingly important date in the African fashion diary. Its aim is clear: To promote local design talent to the world stage – and it’s succeeding. Africa Fashion takes a look behind the scenes of …

After a lifetime in the fashion industry, creating famous brands like Queen Of the Brides and TeKay, it’s little surprise that Liberian born designer Kimma Wreh has been chosen by her country to rally support for Liberia’s textile industry. Specifically to help Liberia do well at the Africa Fashion Reception, in the African …

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 3,500 stores across the globe, Swedish fashion retailer H&M is Europe’s second biggest clothing retailer and its eyes seem set on expansion into new markets. Hennes & Mauritz enjoys sales of more than $22 billion, yet its value on the stock market is closer to $70 billion – a strong …

Nigeria is undoubtedly blessed in many ways. Yes, that Nigeria. The most populous black nation in the world is endowed with the kind of natural/mineral resources – including crude oil – that many other countries drool over, in secret and in the open. Nigeria is also blessed with great human resources …

Africa On The Square is the largest celebration of African culture in the UK and this years’ event was bigger than ever. With dozens of specialist stalls presenting their wares, we spent hours looking for the most interesting companies and, in FunkyNChunky, we found one that’s definitely worth highlighting. Started …

With the 20th anniversary of the MOBOs ready to kick off in the UK on 4th November, global media attention has turned to the categories that are being featured and the list of nominees. While the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards in the US managed to generate a storm of controversy …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …