Let’s be honest; there’s been a true lack of diversity in the fashion industry, so when talented African stars get their due, it’s important to recognize the milestones and see who’s making headlines. Congratulations are going out to Ghana’s Edward Enninful, a creative genius who developed his fashion brilliance at the young age of 18. That’s…
The West African metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria is the center of one of the largest urban areas in the world. It was right there at the city’s famous National Arts Theater that African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) kicked off in an explosion of bold colors, striking African prints, stunning jewelry and pure elegance. AFWN…
“The subtle dance of seduction.” That is the basis of up-and-coming Nigerian designer Amaka Osakwe’s gorgeous line of the Maki Oh Fall 2017 fashion collection to Vogue. The pieces are casually elegant, sexy and modern and crafted with playful construction. The designer toyed with both soft and hard designs, including Nigerian prints, bold colors and peek-a-boo…
Representation and inclusivity matter. Playing with dolls, particularly Barbie, is a large part of childhood for many, but the doll and its clothing haven’t been very representative of all people. Barbie has made some strides recently by introducing dolls with different body shapes, different skin tones, and even dolls with disabilities. One Muslim woman from…
Her precious bundles of joy are almost here, and superstar Beyoncé is enjoying her pregnancy and feeling great. Two girls, two boys, or one of each—no one knows yet!—but the incredible African-themed baby shower for the glowing Queen Bey was quite the extraordinary event at the “Carter Push Party” on Saturday in Los Angeles.…
If you haven’t yet seen designer Buki Ade’s Spring/Summer 17 swimwear collection, then you are missing out on the exceptional glamour, exoticism, attention to detail and expression of African culture she so brilliantly blends into each piece. The Nigerian-American fashion designer has caught the eye of major style publications like Vogue and Sports Illustrated‘s famous swimsuit…
In 2015, she owned the runway, and broke down barriers for other black models to go natural with their kinks and curls. From a quiet town in Angola, where she was raised by her sister and studying to become a doctor, Borges’ life took her down a different path. After participating in the Angolan edition of the Elite…
She is Vogue‘s spring star, gracing not one, not two, but three international covers of the famous fashion magazine; meet cover girl Adwoa Aboah, the stunning Ghanaian-British model. When it comes to the competitive modeling world, there are some faces with exquisite bone structure you just cannot forget. Adwoa Aboah is that young woman, and it’s no…
When it comes to the beautifully bright and happy designs of Kahindo Mateene, the buyer is getting a double dose of cultural aesthetics in both American and Congolese. The results are sophisticated clothing with amazing details that flatter the feminine curves of all women. Modahnik is the name of Ms. Mateene’s brand, and her…
There is no doubt that actress Taraji P. Henson is a very striking woman, and at age 46 she continues to maintain her stunning appearance. The Empire star was recently snapped in photos on vacation, relaxing and looking sexy on a tropical island, where creamy-colored sand and turquoise water with a blue sky painted a beautiful backdrop. We’re…
