The New Silk Roads: How African Creativity Is Redrawing Global Trade Routes
Centuries ago, the Silk Roads carried more than just goods. They moved ideas, aesthetics, and innovations across continents, shaping how cultures saw one another. Today, a new kind of trade route is emerging. But instead of caravans and merchant ships,
Celebrating 15 Years of Cultural Empowerment: Africa Fashion Week London Redefines Global Fashion with Heritage, Innovation, and Impact
As Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) commemorates its remarkable 15th anniversary, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the evolution of African and African-inspired fashion on the global stage. Founded in 2011 by the visionary Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, AFWL
Why Everyone Wants a ‘Third Place’ Now
For decades, life has revolved around two main anchors: home and work. But as the lines between both blur (thanks to hybrid jobs, burnout culture, and post pandemic recalibration) more people are craving something in between. A “third place.” A
Second Skin: The Emotional Science Behind Why We Dress the Way We Do
Why do we reach for oversized hoodies on bad days, or gravitate to certain colors when we’re craving comfort? The answers often go deeper than taste or trends. Increasingly, psychologists, neuroscientists, and designers are paying closer attention to what our
5 African Lifestyle Brands You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Across Africa, a quiet but powerful shift is unfolding. Creatives and entrepreneurs are reimagining what it means to live well, on African terms. In place of mass market trends or borrowed aesthetics, they’re building lifestyle brands that honour heritage, embrace
African Creatives and the New Meaning of Rest
Rest is no longer an afterthought, it’s becoming a deliberate choice. A quiet revolution is taking place as African creatives rethink their relationship with work, wellness, and what it means to live well. A shift is unfolding. It’s rooted in
Who Owns Ankara? The Fight for Cultural and Economic Control
Ankara has become a visual shorthand for African identity. Bold, expressive, and symbolic. But while the fabric is deeply rooted in cultural expression, the question of who owns its production, profits, and meaning remains contested. At the heart of the issue