Kolade Mayowa is turning crochet into luxury by blending architecture and African craftsmanship into handmade designer fashion. Omobolade “Lade” Kolade Mayowa is the founder of Hooked By Lade, …
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Catherine Mahugu is granting Kenyan artisans and farmers direct global market access.
Catherine Mahugu recognized the struggle of Kenyan coffee farmers facing unpredictable sales and frequent price fluctuations in the market. As middlemen took significant cuts, the hard-earned profits rarely …
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Dabchy—How Ameni Mansouri created a sustainable markertplace for North Africa fashion.
Weekend Read When Ameni Mansouri left her stable job in Paris to start a business in Tunisia, many thought she was making a mistake. Young professionals were leaving …
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Hasna Kourda—the Tunisian transforming global fashion habits with a digital wardrobe.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesHasna Kourda was born and raised in Tunisia, where her upbringing deeply influenced her. There, sustainable practices were integral to daily life, and clothes were not discarded but …
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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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Mabel Suglo is creating jobs for people with disabilities in Ghana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSystemic barriers often marginalise individuals, particularly those with disabilities, limiting their opportunities. In this context, Mabel Suglo stands out as a trailblazer in leadership and inclusion. The Ghanaian …
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Maureen Obaweya is the founder and creative director of Morin.O Designs, a Nigerian luxury leather brand that combines skilled craftsmanship with African culture. While her career began in …
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Sylvia Omina weaves sustainability into Kenya’s fashion market.
Sylvia Omina, founder of Omina Otsieno, has built a fashion brand that prioritises sustainability and community empowerment. Her company creates jewellery from banana fibre, a material she discovered …
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Deborah Adediran is building luxury fashion from upcircled waste.
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 …
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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 …