Meet Chapstudios, a young brand from South Africa. Its 22-year-old founder Thandazani Nofingxana is using his Xhosa heritage as inspiration for his designs. Thandazani beliefs that it is about time that young…
APiF: Please introduce who you are Sarep Rose: I’m Robin. I currently live in New York but grew up in London. APiF: What motivated you to start your brand Sarep…
I live on “Black Girl Magic” Street also known as Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn, NY. Why “Black Girl Magic” Street? Because a total of 15! Black Women have opened their businesses here…
After a break of six years, Arise Fashion Week is back and showcased 50 designers from 15 countries over the Easter Holiday weekend in Lagos, Nigeria. The Who is Who of African…
APiF: Please introduce yourself. Okoro Emmanuel: My Name is Okoro Emmanuel. I am the creative director for the fashion brand Emmy Kasbit. APiF: When did you start Emmy Kasbit and what motivated…
Fahamu Pecou is an established Black artist whose work has been shown on popular shows like Black-ish and Empire. Personally, I was unfamiliar with the artist and his work so I was…
APiF: Please introduce who you are. Besida: I’m Sophia O. I am the Founder and Creative Director of Besida. APiF: What motivated you to start your brand? Besida: Mainly because I…
Africa is home to the fastest growing cities. By 2050, cities like Lagos and Kinshasa and Cairo will be global mega cities, each holding over 30 million inhabitants. More and more brands…
I have been a fan of Sindiso Khumalo’s designs since her very first collection in 2014. Her prints used to be dominated by repeated triangles in different sizes – a nod back…
Check-out my curated Holiday Gift Guide. Besides Summer, the Holidays are my favorite season. I love decorating my place festive, bake Christmas Cookies ( I make my own dough, no ready-made cookie…