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How African Streetwear Brands Are Rewriting the Narrative and Amplifying African Music
Brand: Severe Nature By Ekow Barnes Streetwear started as a shout—a way for kids to break free from fancy runways and stiff rules. It...
Mar 234 min read


How Influencer Culture Rewrote the Story of African Fashion
By Ugonna-Ora Owoh We rarely pause to reflect on what it meant to run a fashion business decades ago. Before the rise of social media—and...
Mar 213 min read

Meet Kwabena Ofe: The Ghanaian Textile Maverick Redefining Art and Identity
By Ekow Barnes Image: "Wa nu p є asєm” by Kwabena Ofe Amponsah Kwabena Ofe Amponsah Gideon is a 23-year-old Ghanaian textile artist who...
Feb 95 min read


8 Reasons To Visit Ghana Outside Of Detty December
Detty December in Ghana is worth experiencing at least once, but the best time to visit Ghana falls during another time of the year....
Feb 76 min read


Women in Art
Meet Performative Installation Artist and Chief Curator at the Stellenbosch Triennale 2025, Khanyisile Mbongwa By Thobeka Phanyeko...
Feb 66 min read


The Creatives Powering Lagos: How Visionaries Across Art, Music, Fashion, Tech, and Advocacy Are Shaping Africa's Cultural Capital
Lagos' creatives redefine art, music, and tech, shaping Africa's cultural and economic future. Photo: Andrew Esiebo for Global Citizen By...
Feb 54 min read

‘People Want Clothes That Match Their Values’:
Sustainability takes centre stage at Nairobi fashion week Maisha by Nisria's Afropia collection. Photo: Kevin Mburu & Asande Maoga By...
Feb 13 min read

The 1-54 Art Fair in Marrakech is Reshaping Africa's Creative Geography
With its strategic location, multi-lingual culture, and welcoming atmosphere, the red city is the perfect melting pot for contemporary...
Jan 315 min read

‘African Art is Not a Fleeting Trend’: Moroccan Museum to Celebrate Rich Creativity of Continent’s Artists
Reopening after renovation, the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden will provide a permanent home for the extensive Lazraq...
Jan 285 min read


Ghanaian Artist Alfred Addo Uses Sawdust to Capture the Beauty of Everyday Life
Together with his four artist brothers, Alfred Addo is creating sustainable, one-of-a-kind work through his choice of language and...
Jan 254 min read

How African Designers Are Making Their Mark on Global Fashion
By Jackie Prager In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and...
Jan 234 min read


With its New Vlisco Collaboration, Togo Yeye is Putting Togo's Creative Scene on the Map
The art collective in the heart of Togo is creating visuals that highlight and support Togolese voices in front of and behind the camera....
Jan 204 min read


Sanjo Lawal: The Artsman Traveler Melding Heritage, Art, and Fashion
Photo courtesy of Sanjo Lawal. By Oury Sene In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria—a city that never sleeps—Sanjo Lawal found his rhythm amid the...
Jan 193 min read

Meet Idelle Taye The Founder Of Guzangs, A Platform Elevating African Fashion Brands
Through Guzangs, the founder who grew up with an affinity for fashion is determined to give African designers and creators a seat at the...
Jan 177 min read

Adama Ndiaye On Creating Dakar Fashion Week And Celebrating Senegal's Creative Talent
The founder details the road to creating the yearly celebration of creatives based in Senegal; this year 22 designers including herself...
Jan 164 min read


What We're Looking Forward to in 2025
A year-long celebration kicks off with contemporary art in Marrakech, peaks with historic festival appearances from Burna Boy to Tems,...
Jan 147 min read


How Nigeria’s Biggest City Became the World’s Hottest Winter Party Destination
A relentless celebration that turns West Africa – and especially Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos – into one of the hottest destinations on...
Jan 106 min read


A Guide to Africa’s Detty December
This month marks the kickoff of peak concert and festival season. It's a sweet time of year – and a complicated one The Audience during...
Dec 12, 20245 min read

Johannesburg Is an Art and Design Lover’s Delight
From immersive sculpture parks to new design stores and cool indie galleries, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore Jozi’s...
Dec 9, 20247 min read

In This Addis Ababa Skatepark, Weekends Belong to the Girls
How girls-only skating groups in Ethiopia's capital are carving out a unique subculture—all for themselves. Courtesy of Ethiopia Skate By...
Dec 9, 20247 min read
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