Finally, Africa has produced a globally acclaimed high-street fashion chain- Vivo Fashion Group. Founded by Wandia Gichuru, Vivo has carved out a niche in the fashion industry by …
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Nisha Kanabar is putting African fashion on the global map.
The global fashion industry is substantially growing, and its value is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2029. However, Africa’s contribution to this growth is relatively modest. Nisha …
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Veekee James—The designer disrupting Africa’s celebrity fashion ecosystem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRuth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, is an accomplished fashion designer and businesswoman redefining luxury and style in the African fashion industry. Last year, when she …
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Christmas means many things to different people. While most people kick back during Christmas, Edna Frimpong, a Ghanaian craftswoman, admits the season is one of her busiest times. …
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Aba Fashion Week 2024: Celebrating Nigerian creativity and fashion innovation.
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. …
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Safietou Seck repositions African fashion globally. Here is how.
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 …
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Edna Frimpong: From Shoemaker to Changemaker.
Edna Frimpong is an award-winning female entrepreneur excelling in the previously male-dominated shoemaking industry. Popularly known as “the shoemaker gurl,” Frimpong switched to making shoes full-time after losing …