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Minku Design's New Collection
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Minku is a Nigerian maker of quality goods established in 2011 and specializing in leather bags for men and women. [/dropcap] Three years on, Minku continues to define a
Kuba Cloth From Congo
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Kuba cloth is a hand-woven cloth made from the fib of Raphia Vinifera palm leaves. Kuba people of the Congo first hand cut, and then weave the strips of leaf
A Typical Yoruba Wedding Attire
Bride and Groom Attire [dropcap custom_class=”normal”] In a typical Yoruba marriage, Aso-Oke is fabric of choice. It is the Yoruba ceremonial cloth. It is considered the pinnacle of all fabrics for
Nigeria: Home Away From Home by Brian Botts
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I’m an American and I love the United States of America. I’m proud of where I was born and raised. But this post isn’t going to be about that.
Bellafricana's Nigeria Independence Day Exhibition
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Bellafricana celebrated Nigeria @54 by hosting an exhibition at Labule Restaurant on the 1st of October, 2014. Despite the heavy rain fall on the day, the exhibition was a
Meet Layo Bright "The Artist"
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] A stunning interview with Layo Bright, a young African born artist with such an elegant personality. She responded eloquently to the questions with such passion and love for art.[/dropcap]
Mud Cloth From Mali
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Mud cloth is a traditional woven cloth from Bamana people of Mali with rich hues ranging from rich black, brown, mustard, red or green (although other colors are sometimes found),
Afro Juju by Sir Shina Peters
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] If you have never heard of Sir Shina Peters, then you are definitely not Nigerian. Let me tell you a little something about him.[/dropcap] Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, popularly
National Academy Museum
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]After a 45-minute journey, and occasionally losing my way, I arrived at Solomon R. Guggenheim museum. First mode of action was to get my picture taken with the infamous
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