STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Traditional African garments and beads sparkle in Bendu Dukuly’s Bay Street boutique, only to be outmatched in luster by the shop owner’s enthusiasm. The elegant fashions that ...

With September being Heritage Month in South Africa, it seems fitting that we look at what some of Africa’s traditional heritage is like. Although this is celebrated only in South Africa, the ...

Traditional African hairstyles are a symbol of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and ...

A new generation of African designers are bursting onto the global fashion scene, gaining recognition from top celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Naomi Campbell.

Kwaku Bediako Oduro is a Ghanaian fashion designer and the creative director of the fashion brand Chocolate Clothing, also known as Chocolate Clothes Global. He is known for his Afrocentric designs ...

There’s a distinct buzz around the Africa Fashion exhibition at London’s prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum. The event, which opens on July 2 and stretches across two floors, is a fascinating ...

The intersection of traditional African artistry and futuristic design has found its apex in the Lagos Space Programme, an ambitious fashion initiative that stands poised to transform the industry’s ...

In recent years, African fashion has experienced a meteoric rise on the international scene. Talented designers, inspired by a rich heritage and deeply rooted traditions, are reinventing fashion codes ...

Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence ...