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Architect and Designer Charles O. Job’s Quest for Simple Innovation and Functional Ease
Design | Nigeria

Architect and Designer Charles O. Job’s Quest for Simple Innovation and Functional Ease

Bywellmadeafrica 27th April 201813th April 2021

Continuous exploration for simple innovation without compromising aesthetics and functionality is the common thread that runs through…

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The importance of investing in Africa’s creative economy
Africa | Messages And Musings

The importance of investing in Africa’s creative economy

Bywellmadeafrica 25th April 201821st April 2020

It has been a busy few months for African talent on the big screen as actors and movies…

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ÀMI Collection Jewellery Collaboration Adele Dejak x Afrominima
Jewellery | Kenya | Nigeria

ÀMI Collection Jewellery Collaboration Adele Dejak x Afrominima

Bywellmadeafrica 20th April 20189th December 2019

  Kenyan-based jewellery designer Adele Dejak turns to her Nigerian roots with Àmi, her latest luxury jewellery…

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African Furniture Design At Salone del Mobile 2018
Africa | Design | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria

African Furniture Design At Salone del Mobile 2018

Bywellmadeafrica 17th April 20189th December 2019

Salone del Mobile, the prestigious Italian furniture fair opens its doors today offering visitors the very best…

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Zyne Turning Traditional Babouches Into Modern Moroccan Footwear
Accessories | Morocco

Zyne Turning Traditional Babouches Into Modern Moroccan Footwear

Bywellmadeafrica 11th April 20189th December 2019

Babouches are a Moroccan slipper style of footwear. In their traditional form, they can be found in…

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Sotheby's Auction of Modern and Contemporary African Art
Africa | Art

Sotheby's Auction of Modern and Contemporary African Art

Bywellmadeafrica 26th March 20189th December 2019

  London is gearing up for the 2nd dedicated auction of Modern & Contemporary African Art at…

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Kilubukila on Building A Business Whilst Working the 9-5
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Kilubukila on Building A Business Whilst Working the 9-5

Bywellmadeafrica 7th March 20185th March 2021

Last December whilst showcasing our books at the Africa Centre Christmas Market Pop Up we found ourselves…

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AAKS x UNHCR Weaving For Change
Basket Weaving | Burkina Faso | Ghana | Mali

AAKS x UNHCR Weaving For Change

Bywellmadeafrica 5th March 20189th December 2019

Luxury artisanal accessory brand AAKS has launched a stunning home decor collection inspired by the theme Weaving…

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Beazley Designs Of The Year 2017
Burkina Faso | Exhibitions | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria

Beazley Designs Of The Year 2017

Bywellmadeafrica 16th February 20189th December 2019

  Sir David Adjaye has been announced as the overall winner of Beazley Design of the Year…

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The Ninevites Crafting Bold Geometric Rugs that Weave a Beautiful Story
South Africa | Textiles

The Ninevites Crafting Bold Geometric Rugs that Weave a Beautiful Story

Bywellmadeafrica 31st January 20181st April 2021

During my time in Johannesburg as guest curator of the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair I got to…

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Reform Studio’s Eco-Friendly Fashion Accessories Made In Egypt
Accessories | Egypt

Reform Studio’s Eco-Friendly Fashion Accessories Made In Egypt

Bywellmadeafrica 26th January 20189th December 2019

  Reform Studio is an Egyptian based furniture and product design studio that I first featured on…

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Studio Lani
Design | Nigeria

Studio Lani

Bywellmadeafrica 19th January 20183rd May 2023

Lani Adeoye is the founder of Studio Lani, an award-winning multi-disciplinary product design and interior architecture practice…

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Akrafo Luxury Organic and Natural Condiments Made In Africa
Food & Drink | South Africa

Akrafo Luxury Organic and Natural Condiments Made In Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 18th January 20189th December 2019

fooThe SWAADY Group, creators of the luxury tea brand YSWARA, have created Akrafo a range of luxury premium organic…

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Native Decor Founder, Vusani Ravele On Building A Sustainable Creative Business
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Native Decor Founder, Vusani Ravele On Building A Sustainable Creative Business

Bywellmadeafrica 20th December 20175th March 2021

South African product designer and managing craftsman, Vusani Ravele won the hearts of  TV viewers following his appearance…

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Ichyulu Connecting Modern African Fashion With Consumers
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Ichyulu Connecting Modern African Fashion With Consumers

Bywellmadeafrica 13th December 20175th March 2021

Ichyulu is a Nairobi based fashion retail platform that specialises in connecting consumers with African fashion. We…

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Product Designer Thabisa Mjo Talks Competitions, Design And Business
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Product Designer Thabisa Mjo Talks Competitions, Design And Business

Bywellmadeafrica 6th December 20175th March 2021

Thabisa Mjo the founder of Mash T. Design Studio in Johannesburg was a winner of the Nandos…

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Atelier Fifty Five Curated Christmas Gift Guide
Messages And Musings

Atelier Fifty Five Curated Christmas Gift Guide

Bywellmadeafrica 1st December 20179th December 2019

    Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? To help you on your way we have…

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The Zeitz MOCAA Shop – A Source Of Design-Led And Art-Inspired Gifts
Africa | Art | Design | South Africa

The Zeitz MOCAA Shop – A Source Of Design-Led And Art-Inspired Gifts

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd November 20179th December 2019

  The opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art in Cape Town has brought along…

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IFI Congress and African Design and Culture Festival Nigeria
Design | Exhibitions | Nigeria

IFI Congress and African Design and Culture Festival Nigeria

Bywellmadeafrica 10th November 20179th December 2019

  Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling dynamic capital plays host to the African Culture and Design Festival (ACDF), a…

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LIHA Handcrafted Natural Skin Care Launching Facial Range
Beauty And Wellbeing | Nigeria | West Africa

LIHA Handcrafted Natural Skin Care Launching Facial Range

Bywellmadeafrica 9th November 20179th December 2019

  A few months back I introduced LIHA , a pioneering skincare brand that is all about natural beauty formulations…

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