Bampile, her love for fashion wasn’t a sudden bloom. Growing up bi-racial in Kenya and Uganda, she nurtured a keen eye for style from a young age. A pivotal moment came at 10 years old when she rejected an “ugly dress” for her birthday, determined to choose her own outfit.Continue Reading

Mesmerize yourself with Iman Ayissi’s breathtaking exhibition. Indeed, Iman Ayissi is one of Africa’s most renowned fashion designers. Therefore, “Iman Ayissi: From Africa to the World” is a tribute to the designer’s incredible talent and his journey from Cameroon to the global fashion stage. Iman Ayissi’s exhibition showcases 43 stunningContinue Reading

The GQ Men of the Year Awards 2023, in partnership with Standard Bank South Africa, celebrated its fifth annual ceremony on December 2, 2023, at Langhams, Fourways in Johannesburg. This prestigious event honored South Africa’s cultural shapers and boundary-pushers. Molife Kumona, GQ South Africa’s Editor-in-Chief, reflected on the year’s culturallyContinue Reading

Wandia Gichuru is eagerly awaiting the full implementation of AfCFTA, particularly its impact on the textile and fashion industries. Embarking on her entrepreneurial journey in her 40s, Gichuru has since become a leading figure in Kenyan fashion with her brand, Vivo Activewear. Her previous career as an international development advisor,Continue Reading

Edward Kobina Enninful OBE, a trailblazing Ghanaian-British editor, was celebrated with the Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2023. This prestigious recognition was bestowed upon him by the talented Jodie Comer and the renowned artist Stormzy. Enninful, a pioneering figure in the fashion world, made history as the first blackContinue Reading