Jan 23, 20132 min read
Milli the Millennial
Whilst I was away with my friend in Asia, we became obsessed with CNN. It was our ‘go to’ show. Neither of us have cable. So we don’t...
Dec 12, 20121 min read
Yinka Ilori
I am planning on moving out of home next year (well relocate to London!) and in preparation, I have become obsessed with home...
Nov 29, 20121 min read
Afro-Creative: Yaa Annobil
There is a something very beautiful about analog photography. When shot well, the graininess adds a new kind of intensity to the...
Oct 29, 20121 min read
Joshua Kissi: The Way I Dress
Joshua Kissi, one-half of Street Etiquette, talks about how he makes his sartorial choices on Mr Porter. SOURCE: MR PORTER #afrocreative...
Sep 25, 20121 min read
William Okpo Spring/Summer 2013
I have been bombarded online with all the various Fashion Week updates but I am going to try and take my time writing about the various...
Aug 6, 20121 min read
Afro-Creative: Samson Soboye
Samson Soboye. Stylist and Creative Director of Soboye. And a fine example of an Afro-creative! The British-Nigerian studied Fashion...
Jul 30, 20121 min read
Razaak’s Optics
You may remember Leo (Lemo) Razaak Harunah from The Afroklectic Project video clips. He is a buddying photographer and videographer and...
Jul 19, 20121 min read
OPÉstyle
Opé (pronounced Oh-pay) Majek is a stylist, creative director, image and brand consultant based in NY. Born in St. Louis (Missouri, USA)...
Jul 19, 20121 min read
Afro-Creative: Lynette Yiadom Boakye
Lynette Yiadom Boakye is an acclaimed British artist of Ghanaian descent. The Guardian describes her as ‘one of life’s great manipulators...
Jul 16, 20121 min read
Chris Saunders: A portrait of contemporary South Africa
There is an amazing energy and flow streaming from the fashion, music and street culture of South Africa especially in Johannesburg. I...
Jul 10, 20121 min read
Taking over the Streets – Robin Rhode
Whilst traveling around in Europe, I was amazed by diversity of street art. It would pop up in every little street. There is something...
Jun 13, 20122 min read
Michaela the Ballerina
I saw this image of Michaela DePrince on TeenVogue and I was in mesmerized. There is a beautiful art to ballet. I have always admired the...
Jun 6, 20122 min read
Brand Africa
Can you brand Africa? Brand Africa is a not for profit agency focusing on branding (or re-branding) the African continent. The agency...
May 1, 20122 min read
Afro- Creative: Tamirat Gebremariam
While I was down in Melbourne, I really wanted to step inside the Footscray Community Arts Centre. Footscray is a vibrant suburb which...
Apr 27, 20121 min read
Afro-Creative: Cynthia Lawrence-John
I have sub-consciously created a new list on my mind based on inspiring women in fashion. My old list had fashion giants such as Anna...
Apr 19, 20121 min read
Afro-Creative: Nadia Faragaab
I was privileged enough to meet an African-Australian creative by the name of Nadia Faragaab who attended the African Film Festival in...
Apr 14, 20121 min read
Afro-Creative: Hawanatu Bangura
On Saturday at the African Film Festival Australia, as part of the short film series, Money Tree by Hawanatu Bangura was screened. Money...
Apr 4, 20122 min read
C-Stunners
I have been glasses since I was 8 years old and I worked at an optometrist for close to two years. So I have a soft spot for optical and...
Mar 17, 20122 min read
Afro-Creative: Nikyatu Jusu
The film industry is a tough one, impossible to crack, crowded and filled with talented and inspiring individuals. Yet strangely the...
Mar 11, 20121 min read
Afro-Creative: Lucy Aboagye
Lucy Nanayaa Aboagye was born in Norway to Ghanaian parents, and raised in Bunbury, Western Australia. She’s a fashion designer whose...