Nzuri Textiles Weaving a Brand of Sustainable Luxury
Nzuri is an ethically conscious luxury textiles brand that is immersed in ancient hand weaving traditions…
Miminat Minimalist Furniture Inspired by African Art and Culture
London based Interior Architecture and Furniture Studio Miminat designs furniture collections inspired by the iconic designs found…
Africa By Design Inaugural Exhibition Launches In Ghana
Exhibitions focusing on design from Africa continue to abound, with more countries outside the continent holding…
Architect Ifeanyi Oganwu Branches Out Into Jewellery Design
Ifeanyi Oganwu the Nigerian-born architect known for his organic shaped furniture designs has expanded into jewellery design…
LIHA Beauty Inspired By West African Skin Care Traditions
We have gone through a cold snap of late, the icy winter winds contrasted with the drying…
Design | Kenya | Nigeria | Textiles | The Gambia
Design: Designer Ifeanyi Oganwu and Artist Pheobe Boswell Collaborate with Toghal Textiles
Dotted around the lounge at 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair was a collection of colourful, contemporary seating…
Textiles: L.Solstice By Yemi Awosile Weaving Textiles and Culture
Experimental textile designer Yemi Awosile introduces L. Solstice, a limited-edition collection of hand-dyed and printed scarves produced…
Art | Exhibitions | Nigeria
Exhibition: Fashion Illustration and Art by Nigerian Artist Ibe Ananaba
Ibe Ananaba [Nigeria] [Image credit: ‘I Beta Pass My Neighbour’ (1) – Ibe Ananaba] A rising name…
Design: The Aga Concept African Inspired Cooking Utensils And Accessories
The newsletter of textile designer Eva Sonaike introduced me to a stylish range of African inspired cooking…
Accessories | Menswear | Nigeria | Textiles
Fashion: Ethnik by T.O. Weaves Aso Oke to Combine Tradition & Modernity
Ethink by T.O. [Nigeria] [Image credits: Ethnik by T.O. – Tunde Olowabi Studios] Ethnik by T.O. is…
Textiles: Eva Sonaike Introduces the FALOMO Collection Inspired by Mid-Century African Architecture
Eva Sonaike [Image credit: FALOMO collection – Eva Sonaike] London- based textile design studio, Eva Sonaike…
Textiles: Swoon Edition’s Milly Chair Paired with Delta Sola Textiles by Banke Kuku
Banke Kuku for Swoon Editions [Nigeria] [Image credit: Milly Chair upholstered in Delta Sola Fabric, by Banke…
Textiles: Eva Sonaike, Swoon Editions Marley Footstool Collaboration
Eva Sonaike for Swoon Editions [Nigeria] Just spotted Swoon Editions’ Marley Footstool collaboration with London-based textile…
Fashion: Buki Akib Defining African Luxury, Interview for Design Indaba
Buki Akib [Nigeria] [Image credit: Buki Akib Menswear] Buki Akib’s luxurious style, influenced by West African textile…
Textiles: Eva Sonaike Eko Eclipse Collection
Eva Sonaike [Nigeria] [Image credit: Eko Eclipse Collection – Eva Sonaike] London-based textile and lifestyle brand Eva…
Textiles: Yemi Awosile’s Textile Soundscapes
Yemi Awosile [Nigeria] Also on display at Africa Utopia was a new body of work by…
Design | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles
Design: Yinka Ilori and Laduma Ngxokolo Creative Collaboration
Yinka Ilori and Laduma Ngxokolo Last week’s Africa Utopia provided the opportunity to catch up with what was happening…
Design: Ifeanyi Oganwu, Beautifully Engineered Craft
Ifeanyi Oganwu [Nigeria] [Image credit: Blue Splice – Expand Design] Ifeanyi Oganwu is a young talented architect…
Ceramics: Fine Dining, Artfully Designed
Yinka Shonibare [Nigeria] [Image credit: Yinka Shonibare for Tate, Small Plate – Tate] British/Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare MBE has designed an…