The Scaling Gap, in Beauty
In Accra, Victorine Sarr is managing customer orders while navigating shipping delays, rising supplier costs, and limited local manufacturing capacity. In London, Mimi Koné is building her beauty brand with closer proximity to retailers, investors, and international distribution networks. Both founders operate within the same global beauty industry, but not within the same systems of […]
Three African Knowledge Systems on the Loewe Craft Prize 2026 Shortlist
The 2026 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize shortlist runs thirty finalists from nineteen countries. Three of them work with African craft traditions as method
Ntufi ya Ntaba, Aton Tsiba on Ritual, Touch, and a First Film
Aton Tsiba is a fashion designer by trade, but Ntufi ya Ntaba marks his debut as a filmmaker. The two facts
Helmet of Heritage: Behind the Scenes of Guzangs’ Debut Digital Cover
In this landmark debut digital issue of Guzangs, we ignite a fresh chapter in cultural storytelling. Leading our cover story is American football standout Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, whose on-field prowess is matched by his devotion to his Ghanaian heritage and can be seen evidently seen through his style cycle on instagram– boldly worn kente looks, embroidered […]
Helmet of Heritage: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on Identity, Legacy, and Purpose
NFL star Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah leads Guzangs’ debut digital cover in a story that threads fashion, ancestry, and purpose—shot in Tamale, Ghana.
Toni Tones Wanted to Be a Photographer—She Became a Rising Nollywood Star Instead
If there’s a “breakout star of 2025” title, Toni Tones has already claimed it. Best known for her chilling portrayal of young Eniola in King of Boys and her fan-favorite role as Lara Thompson in The Smart Money Woman and Azuwa Studios’ upcoming Lara Unlimited, she’s also lit up screens in the award-winning short Angie’s […]
In Dubai, African Designers Set the Tone for a Global Conversation on Luxury
Last month, the opulent halls of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah in Dubai pulsed with creativity as the AFRA World Fashion Confluence 2025 brought together designers from across the globe under the evocative theme Echoes of the Oasis. At the heart of it all was a landmark partnership between AFRA World and the Lulubell Group, led […]
Threads of Influence V: Met Gala Co-Chairs in Focus
The 2025 Met Gala isn’t just a red carpet — it’s a cultural reckoning. With the Costume Institute’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” this year’s gala centers the sartorial legacy of Black men across the diaspora: from Harlem dapper to Savile Row rebels, Zoot suits to modern minimalism. It’s about how Black style — rooted […]
Novo Atlantico by Tansi Makele: A Cinematic Exploration of Afro-Diasporic Identity and Resistance
This is the exclusive premiere of Novo Atlantico—a striking new film by Franco-Congolese filmmaker Tansi Makele that reimagines resilience across the Atlantic. Tansi Makele is a name you’ll want to remember. This Franco-Congolese filmmaker, raised in the suburbs of Paris, has a gift for turning everyday moments into cinematic gold. As a kid, he was […]
Vibrate Film Lab: Ghana’s New Haven for Analog Photography Unveiled by Surf Ghana Collective
In the 1950s, Ghana’s film photography scene burst to life, driven by pioneers like James Barnor and Felicia Abban. From Barnor’s Ever Young Studio to Abban’s trailblazing work as Ghana’s first professional female photographer, they captured a nation stepping into independence with analog cameras and darkroom magic. But as decades passed, digital technology, economic shifts, […]