Ayaya Africa is a fashion creative enterprise rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship, and African design storytelling ...

In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in London’s ...

Maryam Hampton explores her West African heritage with AncestryDNA, sharing results from Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Congo, and Nigeria. She cooks traditional dishes like Fried Plantains and Atassi (Waakye ...

In this ESSENCE Fashion House discussion, journalist Nana Agyemang who is also the Chief Executive Officer of EveryStylishGirl, assembled a diverse panel of African designers, fashion experts, and ...

Amukelani Rikhotso of The Lease Concept shares her top five African designers she loves and believes all fashion lovers ...

In 2025, the Nigerian fashion scene was shaped by a mix of landmark anniversaries, high-profile cultural moments, and a push ...

Their clothes are bold, inspired by Africa’s traditional colors and textures, and they are making an impact far beyond their home continent. A new generation of young African fashion bloggers and ...

Emmanuel Nwaneto (E.M.E) Ethiopian dance choreographed by Kaleab Alemu and Menna Tarekegne West African dance by Ola Folarin and Esther Amato Togolese/Congolese mashup dance by Esther Amato and Joshua ...

Roberta Annan, Founder of AFF, emphasized that the incubator is "shaping resilient enterprises that can drive long-term value for Africa's creative economy," positioning AFF as a convener of ecosystem ...

A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week on Oct. 26, predicts Africa’s fashion industry is growing quickly to keep up with the international and local demand for its art but warns that the ...