African viewers will be at the forefront of the latest fashion and lifestyle trends following the announcement of a strategic partnership between Fashion One LLC, the New York-based international fashion, entertainment and lifestyle television network, and Virtual Xchange Group, Africa’s leading creative, production and events company. Through the agreement, Virtual Xchange Group and Fashion One …
Meet Elizabeth Marami, Kenya’s first female marine pilot and a very energtic and inspiring figure. Marami was on her way to law school when she deferred her law studies to study Marine Technology, and since then, as she puts it she has “never looked back.” Marami shares her journey, challenges, successes, ambitions and hopes with …
New African Magazine has released its list of 100 Most Influential Africans. For the first time since publishing the list, there is an equal amount of men and women featuring in this year’s one hundred. Although this year’s listing is dominated by entries from Nigeria and Kenya, outstanding personalities from several other African countries are …
With menswear moving from out of the shadow of ladies wear, South Africa Fashion Week has realized the necessity of a menswear designer competition to support emerging menswear labels in their breakthrough into the fashion industry’s competitive market. Delivering world class sophistication, the winner of the Scouting Menswear will receive mentorship and business support valued …
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is currently premiering a new fashion exhibition, titled 21 YEARS: Making Histories with South African Fashion Week. The exhibition features 21 ensembles from 21 designers, spanning different styles, multiple collections, and various seasons showcasing a micro-history of South African fashion. The exhibition will occupy two gallery …
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum annual AWIEF Awards took place on 9th November honouring and celebrating the achievements of women entrepreneurs and innovators across the African continent. The 2018 AWIEF Awards showcase a diverse representation of finalist entrepreneurs from across the continent, including from Angola, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, …