Shopping in a Lagos market (e.g Balogun) is quite different from shopping in any other part of the world. To shop and survive a day in the Lagos market, it takes a lot of skill and expertise. If you doubt me, ‘experience’ they say is the best teacher. LOL!
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Tie Dye, thought to be an African originated fabric was actually discovered at about 6,000 plus years ago in distant Asia. Most African kids at one point of their curriculum would have come across the tie-dyeing class, and honestly it was not my favorite, but I could not resist the outcome of my little experiment…Splendid!Continue reading
Tourism is a rich part of Africa and helps us showcase our culture while highlighting our hospitality. The beauty in focus today, is Zimbabwe. Particularly in the news was its past president Robert Mugabe, who made headlines frequently based on his amusing speeches and behavior.
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The words African and platter, combined together makes my mouth salivate and my tummy rumble. Although I hate map reading, or hated map reading back then in geography class, when it comes to food… I am an “A” student always. hahahaha!
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Art, art work, these words could mean so many different things. Art tells of so many untold feelings, expressions, or desires, and Lagos is a center of creativity for all and sundry.Continue reading
Marriage ceremonies across Africa’s ethnic groups are not only deeply rooted in the continent’s respect and appreciation for family, but are also a celebratory affair with lots of food and beautiful African traditional wedding attire.Continue reading
Stella Byll is simple and elegant with a bias for the African sense of dressing. Her style is typically African with a focus on comfort. Stella Byll is the founder of Afrocentric Bespoke clothing brand, Delavi Couture.Continue reading
I have always been a fan of powerful female African leaders not just because I am a woman, but because I believe that when the door to an opportunity is open to one woman, the possibilities of getting more women in the door increases. Continue reading
Did you miss the second edition of the ACE Awards?
Here’s a recap of the major happenings.
This year’s African Creative Exhibition and Award (ACE Awards), powered by Bellafricana was a huge success, thanks to the support from family, friends, sponsors, strategic partners, exhibitors, and the Bellafricana team.Continue reading
JZO’s founding duo – Joseph O. Ike, and Olamide E. Akindeinde are true fashion enthusiasts with a unique perspective on African Fashion, particularly the menswear genre.
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