Designer Spotlight: African Designer Mohanad Kojak Tackles Fashion and Bullying In Arab World
Our Designer Spotlight shines on the Egyptian designer Mohanad Kojak. He is a firm believer that the clothes people wear are a reflection of how…
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Designer Spotlight: Ami Doshi Shah Turns Imaginative Jewelry Designs into Reality
This week, our Designer Spotlight goes to Ami Doshi Shah, an award-winning, talented jewelry designer from Kenya. This is the designer whose piece the former…
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Kenyan Designer Katungulu Mwendwa Is More Than Just A Label
The focus of this week’s Designer spotlight is on an African designer, Katungulu Mwendwa. She was born in Nairobi, Kenya. Katungulu is the innovative artist…
Aissata Diakite Is Adding Value To Mali’s Agro Industry
The Industrial Development Minister of Mali, Mohamed Aly Ag Ibrahim described Aissata Diakité as an inspirational young woman who had returned from abroad to invest…
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: MaXhosa by Laduna Knitwear Brand
Africa’s fashion industry is evolving rapidly. For instance, new and upcoming designers continue to appear on the scene. They boldly showcase their innovative, authentic creations…
Designer Spotlight: Sudanese Designer Mayada Adil Uses Fashion To Empower Refugees
The women in South Sudan struggled with gender inequality up until 2011 when South Sudan gained its independence. Eventually, things started getting better. Women started…
Entrepreneur Spotlight: David Adjaye’s Rise To A World-Class Architect
Many parts of the world are far more developed than Africa, yet we have some Africans that are still making exploits. An example of such…
Returnee Spotlight: Why Paul Onwuanibe Left The UK To Build Landmark Beach In Nigeria
He spotted a beachfront in Lagos that hadn’t yet been put to good use. Subsequently, he established the Landmark Leisure Beach, which is arguably Nigeria’s…
Why Lunga Ntuli Ditched Car Guard To Make Luxury Watch
“No one knows tomorrow,” is a popular saying in Africa. The reason is that the person doing a lowly job today can become a huge…
Once Shoeless, Lekau Sehoana Now Heads A Multimillion-Rand Sneaker Brand
Growing up, most kids from developing countries like Lekau Sehoana had it rough getting basic needs like clothing and food. Why? Several reports have uncovered…
