Black Brits Look Absolutely Royal For The 2021 BAFTAs
The 2021 British Academy Film Awards also known as BAFTA awards took place and Black British celebs didn’t disappoint on the red carpet. Presenters like Cynthia Erivo (who’s a 2021 ESSENCE Black…
Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Returns With ‘Woven Threads II: Moving in Circles’
From 22nd to 24th April, Heineken Lagos Fashion Week will present ‘Woven Threads II: Moving in Circles’ in partnership with Fashion Revolution. The hybrid showcase is inspired by traditional craft…
Virgil Abloh in revealing new interview for ethical fashion podcast dedicated to African stories
The Ethical Fashion Initiative has launched the second series of its podcast dedicated to African stories, with an exclusive interview featuring world-renowned designer of Ghanaian descent, Virgil Abloh, who openly speaks…
Kente moments at Nana Addo’s inauguration
Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia were officially sworn-in as President and Vice President, respectively on Thursday, January 7, 2021. A host of dignitaries including Members of Parliament (MPs), newly-elected…
Fashion resolutions to make in the new year
Can you feel the cheer in the air, because I can? The New Year is here. If you had cancelled 2020, branding it a bad year, think again. There is…
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
We’re in the home stretch of summer, so you may be itching to give your hair a break from protective styles like cornrows and braids. Not sure what to do with your…
How stylist Daniel Obasi is using fashion to create limitless futures
Daniel Obasi is a believer in the power of Instagram. The multi-talented creative — who has shot portraits for the New York Times and Billboard, and styled fashion editorials for Vogue…
Fashion statements Sarkodie made at the 2020 Rapperholic concert
Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie once again successfully held his annual Rapperholic concert. The 2020 Rapperholic concert came off on Friday, December 25, with the event witnessing a huge turnout amid the…
Sneakers enthusiasts, fashion icons gather for the 1st ever Sneakers’ Festival in Nigeria
It was a moment of history and grandeur as sneakerheads, sneaker collectors, fashion enthusiasts, athletes and entertainers converged on Lagos Oriental Hotel over the weekend for the inaugural launch of…
Celebrating The Beauty Of Women Rocking Bold Colors In High Fashion
This season, the fashion industry forecasted bold, neon-hue colors as the next big trend. As expected, the masses followed suit and the idea trickled down from the retailers to the streets.Celebrating The Black…
R&R Luxury launches new Eco-friendly collection
Natural, African beauty brand, R&R Luxury, is proud to introduce a new Eco-Friendly Collection to its range of shea-based skincare products. After celebrating their 10th anniversary in October 2020, R&R…
The Halo Code is the UK’s first Black hair code for school and workplaces. Here’s why it’s needed
The Halo Code champions all Afro hairstyles and aims to get rid of hair discrimination in schools and workplaces. Here’s why it’s such an important step for the Black community….
South African Designer Thebe Magugu Becomes International Woolmark Prize Finalist
Multi award-winning South African fashion designer, Thebe Magugu, has been named as one of six finalists in the 2021 International Woolmark Prize. Thebe Magugu has reportedly been announced as one of six…
Check Out Fela Kuti x Online Ceramics’ New Merch Drop
The afrobeat legend’s estate has repurposed, reinterpreted and rebirthed some of his most iconic album artworks through this new merch drop. The Fela Kuti estate has brought fans a new collection of…
Photos: Danielle Mbonu’s New Hair Braiding Series
Danielle Mbonu is a 21-year-old Nigerian-born multi-disciplinary artist. She focuses on photography and has very recently delved into the world of film after doing the creative direction on Naira Marley’s music…
Jerry John Rawlings: 10 lovely photos of Ghana’s ‘man of the people’
Former President, Jerry John Rawlings has turned 73 on June 22, 2020. Unfortunately, he could not live to see his 74th birthday. November 12, 2020: This article has been updated…
Fashion a Second Language or the Only Language?
Looking into the world of fashion and exploring it in its entirety, Nigerian author and creative artist, Godson Ukaegbu has put together a body of work that highlights the ensemble…
10 trending Kaftan outfit ideas for grooms-to-be
The groom’s wear for the wedding is equally important as the bride’s, and so much attention needs to be given to that too. Wedding is the most important event in…
Sudan holds first unisex fashion shows after Bashir ouster
In a move that would have been almost unthinkable under ousted Islamist president Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese designers have organised a series of mixed-gender fashion shows to present their new lines….
Ghana’s most beautiful finalists’ African print gowns are everything fashion forward
After several weeks of showing rich Ghanaian culture and fashion, the 2020 Ghana’s Most Beautiful pageantry came to an end on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The event was all glitz…