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Accessories | Fashion | Nigeria

Accessories: Stylish African Print Clutch Bags by Urbanknit

Bywellmadeafrica 20th October 201020th February 2024

Urbanknit [Image credit: Urbanknit – etsy] Starting out by making accessories for friends and family, Dolapo James…

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Tanzania | Travel

Travel: The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania

Bywellmadeafrica 19th October 201020th February 2024

The Ngorongoro Crater [Tanzania] [Image credit: Tanzania Odyssey] Drift lazily high above the Serengeti plains in a hot…

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Design | Mali

Design: Cheick Diallo’s Innovative African Furniture Designs

Bywellmadeafrica 18th October 201028th April 2020

Diallo Design [Mali] [Image credits: Diallo Design] Cheick Diallo the innovative furniture designer behind Diallo Design studied Architecture in France and…

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Books | Ethiopia | Food & Drink

Food & Drink: Award-Winning Chef and Restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson

Bywellmadeafrica 18th October 201010th May 2023

Marcus Samuelsson [Ethiopia] [Image credits: abcnews.com recipes: salad and dessert]  Ethiopian born, Swedish raised and now living in Harlem,…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: St-Erasmus Opulent Jewellery Creations

Bywellmadeafrica 15th October 201010th May 2023

St-Erasmus [South Africa] [Image credit: St-Erasmus] Prior to becoming the jewellery designer name on everyone’s lips when the ever-stylish…

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Basket Weaving | Decor | Zimbabwe

Design: ‘Basket Case’ A showcase of Contemporary Zimbabwean Basketry

Bywellmadeafrica 14th October 201010th May 2023

The Basket Case Exhibition [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: BBC] I came across a photo-editorial on BBC about an exhibition called…

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Fashion | Ghana

Fashion: Christie Brown’s Pretty Feminine Style

Bywellmadeafrica 14th October 201010th May 2023

Christie Brown [Ghana] [Image credits: myasho] Aisha Obuobi’s dresses are so pretty and feminine, combining traditional prints…

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Cape Verde | Travel

Travel: Cultural Fusion in Cape Verde

Bywellmadeafrica 11th October 201010th May 2023

Mindelo [Cape Verde] [Image credits: www.capeverdeexperience] A small chain of islands of the coast of West Africa make up…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | Lifestyle | South Africa

Beauty: Moya Luxurious African Spa Products

Bywellmadeafrica 8th October 201027th April 2020

Moya [South Africa] [Image credit: Moya] Meaning soul or wind, Moya is a luxurious range of professional African spa…

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Accessories | Central African Republic | Fashion

Accessories: Mai Lamore’s Exquisite Footwear

Bywellmadeafrica 7th October 20103rd May 2023

Maï Lamore [Central African Republic] [Image credit: Maï Lamore] Seductive showstoppers that wouldn’t look out of place on…

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Accessories | Fashion | Madagascar

Accessories: Bags and Clutches in a Rainbow of Colours

Bywellmadeafrica 7th October 20103rd May 2023

Mar Y Sol [Madagascar] [Image credits: Mar y Sol] Formerly Mad Imports, Mar Y Sol’s stylish bags and clutches…

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Africa Inspired | Lesotho | Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: Anthropologie African Bedding Inspiration

Bywellmadeafrica 5th October 20103rd May 2023

Anthropologie Bedding [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: Yoruba Quilt, Anthropologie] I am a fan of US-based store Anthropologie, loving…

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Morocco | Travel

Travel: Luxury Riad Les Bains de Marrakech

Bywellmadeafrica 5th October 201027th April 2020

Les Bains de Marrakech [Morocco] [Image credits: Les Bains de Marrakech] Inviting you for an hour, a…

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Fashion | Liberia

Fashion: Fluid Sensual Silhouettes from Liberian American Designer Korto Momolu

Bywellmadeafrica 4th October 201027th April 2020

Korto Momolu [Liberia] [Image credits/source: fashionologie] Debut collectionWinning a legion of fans during her stint on Season 5…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Accessories: Made Unique Ethical Jewellery Made in Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 4th October 201027th April 2020

MU (Made Unique) [Kenya] [Image credits: Stone earrings, Jellyfish Pendant and Statement Choker – MADE] The launch…

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Food & Drink | Ghana | Lifestyle

Food &Drink: Divine Chocolate Made with Ghanaian Cocoa

Bywellmadeafrica 1st October 20103rd May 2023

Divine Chocolate [Ghana] [Image credits: Divine Chocolate] Fairtrade packaging has often meant a palette of natural earthy colours…

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Mozambique | Travel

Travel: Indigo Bay Island Resort And Spa Mozambique

Bywellmadeafrica 30th September 201022nd April 2020

Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa[Mozambique] Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa has been a daydream for a…

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