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West African Food and Flavour With Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen Cookbook
Food & Drink | Ghana | West Africa

West African Food and Flavour With Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen Cookbook

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd November 20179th December 2019

  Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen cookbook by Zoe Adjonyoh is a revelation. A beautiful reference to Ghanaian cooking…

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Q&A With Pop Up Africa Founder Jessica Laditan
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Q&A With Pop Up Africa Founder Jessica Laditan

Bywellmadeafrica 27th October 20175th March 2021

Global interest in all things Africa continues to grow thanks in part to dedicated exhibitions and events…

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Ayok’a A Curated Platform For Stylish, Fun And Original Black Art
Africa | Art

Ayok’a A Curated Platform For Stylish, Fun And Original Black Art

Bywellmadeafrica 25th October 20179th December 2019

Our choice of art says a lot about who we are, reflecting our tastes and experiences amongst…

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Inzuki Jewellery A Rwandan Brand Blending Traditional Crafts with Contemporary Design
Accessories | Jewellery | Rwanda

Inzuki Jewellery A Rwandan Brand Blending Traditional Crafts with Contemporary Design

Bywellmadeafrica 18th October 201713th July 2020

The traditional crafts of Rwanda are the inspiration behind an up and coming jewellery brand called Inzuki,…

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Tips For Creating A Winning Book Proposal And Submitting To Publishers
Content Creation | Creative Careers | Journal

Tips For Creating A Winning Book Proposal And Submitting To Publishers

Bywellmadeafrica 11th October 201724th March 2020

Whenever I mention I have written and published a book, some of the questions that tend to follow…

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Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design Indaba
Africa | Cote D Ivoire | Design | Egypt | Ethiopia | Fashion | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria | Rwanda | Senegal | Uganda

Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design Indaba

Bywellmadeafrica 4th October 20172nd March 2021

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkwUBfKyhA] Having spent the last seven years bringing you some of the names, designs, and services…

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Where Do You Get Your Ideas From?
Entrepreneurship | Journal | Leadership

Where Do You Get Your Ideas From?

Bywellmadeafrica 4th October 20179th December 2019

I was taking part in an event and had a stand showcasing some of the books I…

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Atelier Fifty Five Turns 7 As African Design Enters A New Era
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Atelier Fifty Five Turns 7 As African Design Enters A New Era

Bywellmadeafrica 30th September 20179th December 2019

  Today marks seven years of blogging! Seven years ago today I made a career shift and…

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This Is What Happens When You Choose To Dream Big
Entrepreneurship | Journal

This Is What Happens When You Choose To Dream Big

Bywellmadeafrica 30th September 201728th January 2021

Seven years ago I made a major career shift and started a blog with vague ideas of…

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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art Is Open
Africa | Art | South Africa

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art Is Open

Bywellmadeafrica 27th September 20179th December 2019

  The 22nd September 2017 saw the opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art (Zeitz…

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Q&A With Award-Winning Kenyan Digital Artist Osborne Macharia
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Q&A With Award-Winning Kenyan Digital Artist Osborne Macharia

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd September 20175th March 2021

The rapid advancement of digital technology brings forth diverse creative expressions, such as digital art that continue…

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Nelsa Guambe Talks Art, Design and Sustainability
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Nelsa Guambe Talks Art, Design and Sustainability

Bywellmadeafrica 18th September 20175th March 2021

Nelsa Guambe is a self-taught artist who lives and works in Maputo, Mozambique. She is primarily a…

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Mozambican Artist Nelsa Guambe Merging Art and Sustainable Design
Art | Design | Mozambique

Mozambican Artist Nelsa Guambe Merging Art and Sustainable Design

Bywellmadeafrica 15th September 20179th December 2019

Nelsa Guambe is a self-taught artist who lives and works in Maputo, Mozambique. Primarily a painter Nelsa’s…

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IFA Pure Gold Upcycled! Upgraded! Exhibition Exploring Sustainable Design
Burkina Faso | Design | Exhibitions | Mozambique | Nigeria | Senegal

IFA Pure Gold Upcycled! Upgraded! Exhibition Exploring Sustainable Design

Bywellmadeafrica 14th September 20179th December 2019

Greetings from the city of Hamburg in Germany where I am attending the press conference and opening…

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Is Africa Following Or Setting Creative Trends?
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Is Africa Following Or Setting Creative Trends?

Bywellmadeafrica 13th September 201711th May 2021

I was asked the question Is Africa Following Or Setting Creative Trends? I found this to be…

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Nzuri Textiles Weaving a Brand of Sustainable Luxury
Nigeria | Textiles | West Africa

Nzuri Textiles Weaving a Brand of Sustainable Luxury

Bywellmadeafrica 10th September 20179th December 2019

  Nzuri is an ethically conscious luxury textiles brand that is immersed in ancient hand weaving traditions…

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Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors
Decor | Design | Events | Fashion | Jewellery | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | Senegal | South Africa

Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors

Bywellmadeafrica 1st September 20179th December 2019

  Earlier this year, I was honoured to have been appointed the guest curator for the prestigious…

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Siyanda Mbele Talks Furniture Design And Culture
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Siyanda Mbele Talks Furniture Design And Culture

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd August 20175th March 2021

Siyanda Mbele is making a name for himself in the world of contemporary South African furniture and…

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Adora Mba, The Afropolitan Collector On Contemporary African Art
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Adora Mba, The Afropolitan Collector On Contemporary African Art

Bywellmadeafrica 9th August 20175th March 2021

Contemporary African art is an exciting dynamic movement, that continues to make its mark on the global stage….

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5 Things to Know About Becoming A Successful Fashion Illustrator
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

5 Things to Know About Becoming A Successful Fashion Illustrator

Bywellmadeafrica 26th July 20175th March 2021

Fashion illustration as a career option is growing in popularity thanks in part to the images we…

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