Something extraordinary is happening in the world of fashion. African designers, African fabrics and African aesthetic sensibilities are moving from the margins to the mainstream of global fashion in a shift that is reshaping the industry and challenging long-held assumptions about where creativity and style originate. The global rise of African fashion is one of […]
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In Nigerian fashion few garments command as much respect, admiration and cultural significance as the Senator style. Named after the political class that popularized it, the Nigerian Senator outfit has evolved from a simple traditional garment into one of the most versatile, sophisticated and widely worn styles in Nigerian men’s fashion. Whether you are attending
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Ankara fabric is arguably the most recognizable symbol of African fashion. Its bold colors, striking geometric patterns and vibrant energy have made it one of the most celebrated textiles in the world. From the markets of Lagos and Accra to the runways of Paris and New York, Ankara has traveled from its West African home
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In the world of athletics there are champions and there are legends. Ezekiel Kemboi of Kenya belongs firmly in the second category. His story is one of extraordinary athletic achievement, remarkable personal resilience and the kind of determination that turns ordinary people into extraordinary ones. Over a career spanning more than a decade Kemboi dominated
In February 1897 one of the greatest acts of cultural theft in human history took place in the ancient Kingdom of Benin in what is now southern Nigeria. British soldiers and naval officers looted the royal palace of the Oba of Benin, carrying away thousands of extraordinary bronze sculptures, ivory carvings and other priceless artifacts
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In the history of Nigeria, few figures are as remarkable, complex and fascinating as Madam Efunroye Tinubu. Born into modest circumstances in the early 19th century, she rose through determination, intelligence and extraordinary business acumen to become one of the most powerful and influential people in Lagos — a woman who commanded the respect of
Deep in the heart of southern Africa, surrounded by the rolling hills and vast plains of modern-day Zimbabwe, stand the ancient ruins of a city that has puzzled historians, archaeologists and explorers for centuries. Great Zimbabwe is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the world — a massive stone city built without mortar,
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Few stories in human history are as remarkable, moving and historically significant as the story of Olaudah Equiano. Born in what is now southeastern Nigeria around 1745, Equiano was kidnapped from his home as a child, endured the horrors of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, eventually purchased his own freedom and went on to
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Education is the foundation upon which Africa’s future will be built. The continent’s ability to educate its rapidly growing young population will determine whether Africa fulfills its enormous potential or squanders it. The good news is that across Africa, remarkable progress is being made in expanding access to quality education. The even better news is
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Africa is on the frontlines of climate change. Despite contributing less than four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the African continent is among the most severely affected by the consequences of a warming planet. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, more frequent extreme weather events and rising sea levels are already having devastating impacts on
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