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Netflix Docuseries Made by Design Highlighting African Creatives
Lifestyle | Nigeria

Netflix Docuseries Made by Design Highlighting African Creatives

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd October 20212nd November 2021

Made by Design, is a docu-series that shines the light on African creativity. Exploring the work of…

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All-Natural, Zero Toxin Eco-Luxury Skin Care Inspired by Africa
Beauty And Wellbeing | Ghana | Lifestyle

All-Natural, Zero Toxin Eco-Luxury Skin Care Inspired by Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 1st September 202131st August 2021

Unless we protect it the changing seasons can have harmful effects on the long-term health of our…

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A Holistic Well-Being Brand Inspired by Wisdom and Ancestral African Traditions
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A Holistic Well-Being Brand Inspired by Wisdom and Ancestral African Traditions

Bywellmadeafrica 27th January 20212nd March 2021

While doing some research for a magazine article I came across Maison Dassam, a holistic well-being brand…

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Tour the Home of Photographer Delphine Diallo
Interiors | Lifestyle | Senegal

Tour the Home of Photographer Delphine Diallo

Bywellmadeafrica 12th January 20219th February 2021

French-Senegalese photographer Delphine Diallo has created a sanctuary that honours her creativity and celebration of womanhood. In…

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Moyi Magazine Issue 5 Celebrates Colour-Filled Homes
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Moyi Magazine Issue 5 Celebrates Colour-Filled Homes

Bywellmadeafrica 1st July 202020th July 2020

The latest edition of Moyi Magazine is out, and firstly what a stunning cover! Apt for our…

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Little Africa Paris An Alternative Cultural Guide to the City of Light
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Little Africa Paris An Alternative Cultural Guide to the City of Light

Bywellmadeafrica 17th July 201822nd April 2021

As its name suggests Little Africa Paris is a handy pocket guide that connects you to Paris’s…

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Fashion Book Questions The Phrase Not African Enough
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Fashion Book Questions The Phrase Not African Enough

Bywellmadeafrica 6th June 201813th July 2020

What does it mean to be an ‘African designer’? Is it the fabrics you use, or earthy…

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YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To Ghana
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YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 28th April 20179th December 2019

  The launch of luxury tea brand YSWARA’s Johannesburg tearoom has been joined by the opening of…

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Modern Afro Style Inspiration Moyi Magazine Winter Issue
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Modern Afro Style Inspiration Moyi Magazine Winter Issue

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd December 20169th July 2020

Looking to be inspired by some modern Afro style goodness to set the tone for the new year…

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Decor | Design | Interiors | Lifestyle | South Africa

Drink: YSWARA Unveils A Tranquil Tearoom To Savour Precious African Teas

Bywellmadeafrica 14th October 20169th July 2020

There is nothing I love more than a good cup of tea, the stronger the better. Anytime…

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Lifestyle | South Africa

Lifestyle: Luxury African Brands Marianne Fassler And YSWARA Collaborate For Orange Babies

Bywellmadeafrica 28th September 20168th July 2020

[Image credit: Marianne Fassler x YSWARA Aromatherapy Candle for Orange babies – via hot919fm.com] Legendary South African fashion…

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Books: Africa Rising Fashion, Design and Lifestyle from Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 26th September 20168th July 2020

Africa Rising is a new book edited by publishers Gestalten and South African based design platform, Design Indaba, which…

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Read: Moyi Magazine Shining The Light On Modern Afro Lifestyle

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd September 20168th July 2020

If you are a lover of beautiful design, inspirational editorials, peeps into other peoples homes for a…

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Lifestyle: M Project by Baobab Collection, Interior Accessories Inspired by Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 9th September 201621st October 2022

M Project by Baobab Collection [Inspired by Africa] [Image credit: Mena Max 24 Candle -M project by Baobab…

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Lifestyle | Nigeria | South Africa

Lifestyle: Designer Journals and Notebooks by Clinton Friedman, Eva Sonaike and Urban Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 7th April 201327th April 2020

Journals and Notebooks [Nigeria / South Africa] [Image credits: Clinton Friedman – Purely African] When I started…

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Lifestyle | South Africa

Lifestyle: Taunina’s Adorable Soft Toys

Bywellmadeafrica 28th March 201310th June 2020

Taunina [South Africa] [Image source/credit – Taunina Skyler Bunny Rabbit – Positive Luxury/Taunina] Displayed on one of the prettiest…

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Lifestyle: Africa Documentary BBC ONE 

Bywellmadeafrica 4th February 20139th June 2020

Africa – David Attenborough/BBC ONE I have been watching Africa, the new documentary series by veteran British presenter,…

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Africa Inspired | Lifestyle

Lifestyle: Decléor Madagascar Scented Candle 

Bywellmadeafrica 11th December 20128th June 2020

Decléor Voyage – Madagascar Scented Candle [Africa Inspired] [Image credit:  Decléor Voyage – Madagascar Scented Candle] Premium…

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Decor | Eswatini | Lifestyle | Swaziland

Lifestyle: Colourful Uniquely Patterned Swazi Candles

Bywellmadeafrica 8th August 201221st May 2020

Swazi Candles [Swaziland / Eswatini] [Image credits: Swazi Candles] In the mountainous countryside of the Kingdom of…

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Competitions . Offers . Giveaways | Lifestyle | Nigeria

Lifestyle: Bibi Invitations Reader Offer

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd August 201218th May 2020

Bibi Invitations [Nigeria] [Image credits: Ifenkili – Bibi Invitations] Spotting a gap in the market after an…

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