Art | Culture | South Africa
Baba Tjeko Colourful Geometric Illustrations Preserving Basotho Litema Art Traditions
Baba Tjeko is a South African multi-disciplinary visual artist whose colour-filled graphic illustrations are helping to keep…
S2 Ep4 Talking Self-belief, the Responsibility that Comes with Privilege and Having the Confidence to Seize the Opportunities with Thabisa Mjo
In this episode, I chat with Thabisa Mjo. Thabisa is the designer behind Mash.T an award-winning Johannesburg-based…
S2 Ep 3 Building on the Legacy of the Family Business and Nurturing the Next Generation with Audrey Forson
In this episode, I chat with Audrey Forson. Audrey is a furniture designer and the managing director…
A Private Waterberg Bush Home Showcases the Best of South African Design
Earthy and organic describe the interiors of a private home in Waterberg, South Africa. Waterberg is located…
S2 Ep 2 Having the Courage to Step Away from Your Dream and Start Over with Lola Ukinamemen of Agnes & Lola
In this episode, I chat with Lola Ukinamemen. Lola is the founder of the fashion and lifestyle…
Nokware All Natural African Skincare Inspired by Grandma
Nokware is a natural skincare brand born out of a generational legacy of formulating products using traditional…
S2 Ep 1 Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Design
Welcome to episode 1 of the second season of Behind The Design. This season, I bring you…
Accessories | Ghana | Nigeria
Anita Quansah Hand-Embellished Raffia Slippers
I just had to stop for a second to feast my eyes on these too cute for…
Architecture | Interiors | Nigeria | Travel
Sencillo a Stylish Minimalist Lagos Beach House
Sencillo meaning simple in Spanish is the name given to a stylish minimalist private beach house on…
Ep 9: Behind The Design Season 1 Wrap Up and Reflections
This episode brings us to the end of season one. And what a season it has been….
Hlabisa Bench Blending Craft, Design and Technology
Furniture and product designer Thabisa Mjo has teamed up with Houtlander and master weaver Beauty Ngxongo to…
Ep 8: Culture, creativity, and creating a distinctive design identity with Olubunmi Adeyemi
In this episode, I chat with Olubunmi Adeyemi, a Lagos-based, Nigerian-born designer. Olubunmi is an internationally recognised…
Africa’s top brands 2019
Brand Africa is a continent-based initiative that recognises the power of brands as an asset in cultivating…
Ep 7: A masterclass in marketing your brand beyond social media and why having your own platform matters with Kwabena Oppong Boateng
In this episode, I chat with Kwabena Oppong Boateng. Kwabena is a dynamic communications professional with extensive…
Nyungwe House Rwanda’s 5 Star Safari Lodge Perched on the Edge of a National Park
A few years back I introduced Nyungwe Forest Lodge a beautiful property in Rwanda located on a…
Ep 6: Tracing the journey of turning an idea into a globally stocked ethical fashion brand with Akosua Afriyie-Kumi
In this episode, I chat with Akosua Afriyie-Kumi. Akosua is the founder of A A K S,…
Ep 5: Reflecting on 10 years and what it takes to build a luxury African textiles brand with Eva Sonaike
In this episode, I chat with Eva Sonaike. Eva is the founder of Eva Sonaike, a London-based…
Looking Back On A Year Of Change as atelier | 55 Turns 9
I know I say this every year, but it’s hard to believe that atelier| 55 turns 9…
Ep 4: Designing user experiences with customers in mind, overcoming setbacks, and tech in Africa with Farai Madzima
In this episode I chat with Farai Madzima. Farai is a UX Lead at Shopify in Ottawa,…
Eden Diodati Luxury Sustainable Jewellery With A Philanthropic Purpose
Fashion is an industry in the spotlight over issues around sustainability with regards to fast and throwaway…