Architecture: Villaggio II Ghana – Shortlisted Best Tall Building Awards 2012
Villaggio II [Ghana] [Image credit: Villaggio II – Allford Hall Monaghan Morris] Villaggio II, one of Accra’s…
Ceramics: Kpando Contemporary Pottery
Kpando Pottery [Ghana] [Image credit: Kpando Pottery] Organic shapes exhibiting protruding knobbly bumps and spiky thorn-like shapes remind…
Lifestyle: Handwoven Bolgatanga Baskets
Bolgatanga Baskets [Ghana] Last week the EU announced the potential banning of plastic bags as it…
Accessories | Fashion | Ghana
Fashion: Mimi Plange in Partnership with Manolo Blahnik
Mimi Plange [Ghana] [Image credits: top, Manolo Blahnik for Mimi Plange; bottom, Mimi Plange – Spring/Summer 2012] Spring…
Design: Bamboula Folding Chair Made In Ghana
Bamboula [Ghana] Today I became ever more aware of restaurants bringing their tables outside, heavy winter…
Accessories: KUA’s Pretty Summer Accessories
KUA [Ghana] A kaleidoscope of prints, textures and bright colour characterise the bags and fashion accessories…
Design: Tekura Upholding Ghana’s Crafts and Woodcarving Heritage
Tekura [Ghana] [Image credit: Tekura Walking Tables – AfricaNow!] Imbued with the spirit of Ghana’s rich culture…
Interiors: Celebrating the Style, Taste, and Culture of Africa
Diane Tevoedjre [South Africa] [Image credit: Diane Tevoedjre Home, Exterior – Habitat] A blend of African, European,…
Food & Drink | Ghana | Madagascar | Sao Tome
Food & Drink: Prestat, the Quintessential British Chocolatier
Prestat/Esoko [São Tomé / Madagascar / Ghana] [Image credits: left, Sao Tome; right, Madagascar Single Origin Chocolate…
Design: Pfeifer Studio Wooden Stools Inspired by traditional African Seating
Pfeifer Studio [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Abaidoo Wooden Stool – Pfeifer Studio] I can’t remember what I…
Beauty: Coccolily London Pink Nail Polish Collection
Coccolily [Ghana] [Image credit: Pink London Nail Polish Range – Coccolily] Whilst going through and updating the…
Lifestyle: Novica Artisans Christmas Tree Decorations Made in Ghana
Novica Artisans – Victor Yao Delanyo / Francis Agbete [Ghana] [Image credits: top, Celebration Masks; bottom, Festive…
Accessories | Ghana | Jewellery | Nigeria
Jewellery: Anita Quansah London Eco-Adornment
Anita Quansah London [Nigeria / Ghana] Bold, beautiful, and highly expressive accessories that celebrate the strength of…
Beauty: Packaging Inspired by West Africa’s Love of Wax Cloth Fabrics
L’Occitane [Africa Inspired] Escaping the crowds on Regent Street I ducked into L’Occitane in search of a few…
Travel: Villa Monticello Ghana’s Exclusive Boutique Hotel
Villa Monticello [Ghana] Whether you’re a frequent traveller to Ghana or just looking for a stylish cityscape, Villa…
Architecture: Author Lesley Lokko’s Modern Tranquil Home in Ghana
Lesley Lokko [Ghana] [Image credit: Home Exterior and Garden – Lesley Lokko] I’ve just finished reading a…
Beauty: Bulldog Moisturiser with Organic Shea Butter from Ghana
Bulldog [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Eco-System Moisturiser – Bulldog] So… having a name like Bulldog doesn’t exactly conjure up images of…
Beauty: Nuvivi Natural Hand Made Soaps Founded On Tradition
Nuvivi [Ghana] Nuvivi is a company founded on tradition, using tried and tested traditional methods to create their…
Accessories: Choolips hand-printed Scarves
Choolips [Ghana] [Image credit: Coffee Bean Gold Border Scarf – Choolips] Ok… so I’m coming to terms…
Fashion: Casely-Hayford A Design Legacy in Motion
Casely-Hayford [Ghana] A few weeks ago I engaged in a lively debate with some family members; we…