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In the world of fashion, Ade Hassan identified a gap—a deeply personal one—that would redefine “nude” for women of colour. As a British Nigerian, she had spent years …

Creative Senegalese designer Diarra Bousso is making waves in the African fashion industry by merging her passion for mathematics with her artistic Senegalese cultural heritage. Born in Dakar …

In 2013, Kevine Kagirimpundu and Ysolde Shimwe, two friends, met at the College of Technology and Sciences at the University of Rwanda in 2011 while studying Creative design …

Malaria remains one of the most significant public health challenges in Africa, affecting millions across the continent each year. Spread by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, this …

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 …