Nigerian Fashion since it’s inception was less about trend and more about tradition, with each fabric, color, and pattern ...

Prince Obeng will provide authentic African fashion to the diaspora. African fashion is hard to find in the U.S., so why not create a platform that connects people in the diaspora directly with ...

One brand setting the tone for 2026 is Worq, a Ugandan fashion label creating designs that seamlessly balance statement and ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet local and international demand but inadequate investment limits its potential, UNESCO said Thursday in a report released ...

In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in London’s ...

Maryam Hampton explores her West African heritage with AncestryDNA, sharing results from Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Congo, and ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi ...

Maxhosa Africa Fall 2024 ready-to-wear runway, fashion show & collection photos. Designed by Laduma Ngxokolo at Paris Fashion Week, March 2024.

Maxhosa Africa Fall 2025 ready-to-wear fashion show & collection photos. Designed Laduma Ngxokolo in Paris, France, in March 2025.

Beyond the confines of fashion, these brands are part of a broader movement that recognizes the influential role diasporas play in reshaping global perceptions. African communities abroad act as ...

Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence ...

Bridgette Mwale wakes up at 4:00 a.m. and takes the government-subsidized bus 30 kilometers to Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, three to four times a week. There, she hoards an assortment of secondhand ...