Vermillion! Pomegranate! Prussian Blue! A Window into the Creative Life of Queen Amina
Vermillion, Pomegranate and Prussian Blue are colours that give you a glimpse into the creative life of Queen Amina, an Abstract Painter and Multidisciplinary Creative from Charlotte, North Carolina and currently based in Florida. As an illustrator and editor at AIYAN,
The Woman Behind TALES: Bukky Asehinde and Her Vision for Expanding Access to African Creativity
When Bukky Asehinde launched TALES (The African Lifestyle Experience), her goal was never simply to organise another showcase. She set out to create a platform where African creativity could be experienced, celebrated, and connected to global opportunities. What began in
AYKO and the Art of Turning Talent into Legacy
Since its launch in 2021, AYKO Agency has been carving out a new space in Africa’s creative economy: one where modeling is not an endpoint but the beginning of a pipeline into global markets. Headquartered between Lagos and London, the
Building Bridges to Global Influence: Dr. Inya Lawal on Empowering Africa’s Creative Economy Ahead of Africa Creative Market 2025
Welcome to FashionEVO, where we delve into the intersections of creativity, innovation, and culture. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Inya Lawal, a visionary leader and advocate for Africa’s creative economy. As we approach the Africa Creative
Raising Leaders, Transforming Africa: LEAP Africa’s Enduring Impact
From classrooms in rural communities to social ventures making waves across industries, LEAP Africa has spent over two decades proving that Africa’s greatest resource is not its minerals or land but its people. Founded in 2002, the youth focused nonprofit
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
LLF 2025 Exhibitor Spotlight — African Artistry, Reimagined
Ahead of Lagos Leather Fair 2025, taking place on the 28th and 29th of June at The Balmoral, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, FashionEVO is proud to spotlight the remarkable brands shaping the future of African leather. From innovative
Lucky Idike Jr.: The Numbers Man Putting Culture on the Global Menu
Before Afro Flavour, before Flavours of Africa drew thousands from across continents, Lucky Idike Jr. was already quietly building a reputation for excellence. A graduate of King’s College Lagos and the University of Lagos, Lucky’s early career was defined by
African Fashion Capitals: The Rising Hubs Redefining Style on the Continent
For too long, Africa’s contributions to global fashion have been viewed through a narrow lens, seen more as “inspiration” for Western designers than a legitimate global force. But a stylish reckoning is unfolding across the continent. As African cities continue
Olorì Atuwatse III — Modesty, Majesty & the Magic of Tubo
Style Profile Series 3 In this week's Style Profile, we turn our gaze to Her Highness Olorì Atuwatse III, the queen of the Warri Kingdom, a woman whose fashion sense radiates reverence, refinement, and regality. The Woman Behind the Crown Before we speak