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Aba Fashion Week 2024 returns with its theme, “Threads of Heritage,” celebrating the blend of traditional and modern fashion that defines Aba’s unique role in Nigeria’s creative landscape. …

In West Africa’s beauty industry, unrealistic standards rooted in Western countries are prevalent, placing undue pressure on women to fit narrow definitions of beauty. Ogechukwu Alexis-Obah, a young …

According to the World Health Organisation, around 2.1 billion people worldwide cook using open fires or inefficient stoves fuelled by kerosene, biomass and coal, which generates harmful household …

If you never thought your ‘sachet water nylon’ could be useful after being disposed of, think again! Nigerian eco-conscious fashion designer Deborah Oluwadunsin Adediran is changing the African …

Trading internationally is no longer a luxury but a necessity, especially for women entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. Yet, many women miss out on the opportunities beyond …

With just $45 in her pocket, Violet Amoabeng started a skincare brand to challenge the chemical-packed cosmetic products in the market. She aimed to make edible, chemical-free beauty …

For years, rural Rwanda has faced problems with access to clean water. Only 57% of Rwandans have access to clean water within a 30-minute walk of their homes. …

Safietou Seck, a Senegalese fashion designer, has made it her mission to project the African culture through her fashion brand, SARAYAA. The brand is known for its high-end …

Growing up in semi-arid central Kenya, Joyce Kamande witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of food scarcity. This stark reality ignited a burning desire within her to make a …

Malnutrition poses a significant threat to the well-being of Senegal’s citizens, particularly women and children. Despite some progress, the country is off track to meet its maternal, infant, …