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When news circulated that Nigeria had quietly supplied leather to some of the world’s most prestigious fashion
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The Trends Defining African Fashion in 2026
If 2025 marked a year of expansion for African fashion—designers embracing quiet luxury, soft
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For decades, African art occupied a provisional space in global institutions—collected but rarely centered, exhibited but seldom historicized on its own
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Some of the most compelling expressions of identity are found in the subcultures that transform everyday
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Detty December has returned, and across West Africa, cities like Lagos and Accra are preparing
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The Ivorian fashion scene is vibrant and rapidly evolving, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design and gaining recognition on the global stage. Among the designers
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20 Years of Lisa Folawiyo
From embellished Ankara to global recognition, Lisa Folawiyo reflects
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Since its inception, Art X Lagos has done more than host an art fair—it has built a thriving ecosystem for Nigerian and West