Fashion
Ivory Coast Beauty Pageant Bans Wigs and Weaves in Bold Move to Embrace Natural Beauty
For decades, beauty pageants in Ivory Coast have been dominated by contestants wearing wigs, weaves, and other Western beauty enhancements. But in a...
Nana Addo Tamakloe Addresses BRICS Fashion Summit
The BRICS+ Fashion Summit 2024, held in Moscow, brought together fashion industry leaders, designers, and innovators from around the world to discuss the...
Fiji’s Buiniga African Hair Competition is Reclaiming Cultural Identity
In the South Pacific islands of Fiji, the traditional hairstyle known as Buiniga—a voluminous, natural style resembling the Afro—stands as a powerful emblem...
Nigerian Designer Cute-Saint Unveils ‘Irin-Ajo’ Collection
Nigerian fashion designer Cute-Saint continues to make waves in the global fashion industry with the launch of his latest collection, Irin-Ajo, meaning “The...
Khadija Omar becomes the first hijabi woman to represent Somalia at the prestigious Miss Universe competition
In a groundbreaking moment for representation, Khadija Omar, a 23-year-old trailblazer, has been crowned Miss Universe Somalia 2024. This achievement marks a historic...
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Algeria to Expel 12 French Embassy Officials Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, according to France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. The decision...
The John Randle Centre: A Bold Celebration of Living Yoruba Culture
The John Randle Centre for Yoruba History and Culture in Lagos redefines what a museum can be. Opened to the public in October...
