Exclusive: Former #DI Emerging Creative Sifiso Kunene Shares His New Resort ’21 Collection
Founded only 3 short years ago, South African menswear company, Messrs Basswood, is on a roll, having just released its resort ’21 collection. Designer Sifiso Kunene’s focus is South African streetwear, and he found this season’s inspiration from the natural beauty of the Hluhluwe Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal. Each collection begins through the exploration of […]
Inside Fashion Entrepreneur Reni Folawiyo’s Stunning Lagos Penthouse
For Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, Reni Folawiyo, great style is simply a way of life. Her unerring eye has catapulted her fashion concept boutique, Alara, into the ranks of the world’s best, and this same talent has produced a spectacular penthouse in one of Lagos’ most exclusive neighborhoods. Folawiyo’s four-bedroom, nearly 14,000-square-foot residence boasts soaring floor-to-ceiling […]
Lupita Nyong’o is Helping This Animated African Superhero Empower Young Kids
Kukua, a women-led production company in Kenya, has created a wildly popular animated series about a 10-year old female superhero. Super Sema, endowed with the powers of creativity and innovation, saves the day by harnessing technology to solve problems. With over 15 million views, many from outside Africa, Super Sema is making a strong entry […]
These Chefs Are on a Mission to Decolonize West African Food
A growing movement across West Africa sees a number of chefs seeking to reclaim authentically African food traditions. By delving deep into rich, indigenous cooking histories and excising the influences of colonialism, a number of African chefs are spurring a rebirth of authentic West African cuisine. Starting with books like The Jemima Code by Toni […]
