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 ...

As African designers gain international visibility, logistical challenges often get in the way of business expansion. So what does a more scalable future look like for the continent?

This shift from analogue to digital enables designers to print shorter runs while customising designs and producing only what ...

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 ...

African women’s wardrobes are diverse. Quite mixed, African fashion is sometimes traditional, sometimes Western, and ...

Ayaya Africa is a fashion creative enterprise rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship, and African design storytelling ...

A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week on Oct. 26, predicts Africa’s fashion industry is growing quickly to keep up with the international and local demand for its art but warns that the ...

In 2025, the Nigerian fashion scene was shaped by a mix of landmark anniversaries, high-profile cultural moments, and a push ...

Amukelani Rikhotso of The Lease Concept shares her top five African designers she loves and believes all fashion lovers should know.

On Saturday, London’s Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum opened “Africa Fashion” (through April 16, 2023), a landmark exhibition dedicated to fashion from around the continent, from its independence era ...

Emmanuel Nwaneto (E.M.E) Ethiopian dance choreographed by Kaleab Alemu and Menna Tarekegne West African dance by Ola Folarin and Esther Amato Togolese/Congolese mashup dance by Esther Amato and Joshua ...

Africa’s roster of billionaires is a fascinating mix of industrial titans, financiers, and cultural influencers. Yet only a ...