Akan women gathered for a naming ceremony In traditional African society, the naming ceremony announces the birth of a newborn, it is an avenue to introduce the child to the extended family, the l...

Nigeria is a fashion powerhouse not only on the African continent, but globally. Numerous Nigerian fashion designers have won accolades for excellent work and their roles in expressing the Nigerian...

Contrary to popular knowledge, Africa is in fact home to some truly spectacular festivals. After all, with 54 countries, numerous tribes and cultures, the African continent is an embodiment of cult...

The beauty of the black or brown skin is the rich melanin pigment that gives that chocolate/ caramel glow that is peculiar to the black race. The darkness of our skin is not only powerful, it is ...

There’s something really exciting about wearing new clothes, especially clothes made with fabrics that have popping colours, like many African print fabric. Now the big question is how do we proper...

A BRIEF HISTORY AND REBIRTH OF AFRICAN CLOTHING  It is said that “The cradle of humanity lies in the hands of Mother Africa”. Africa is a compound social and historical entity, where the rich sense...