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Architecture | Nigeria

Architecture: Creating Modern Sustainable Design Solutions for Growing African Cities

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd May 201416th June 2020

NLÉ – The Makoko Floating School Project [Nigeria] [Image credit: Makoko Floating School Project – NLÉ] With the world’s…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Colourful Clutches

Bywellmadeafrica 20th March 201412th June 2020

Gidan Nodza [Nigeria]   Spotted on African fashion boutique My Asho a limited edition collection of colourful…

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Interiors | Nigeria

Interiors: Modern African Style by DO.II Interior Design

Bywellmadeafrica 29th May 201311th June 2020

DO.II Designs [Nigeria] Creating customised high-end innovative, yet timeless interior design solutions that showcase contemporary African style…

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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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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Solomon Appollo Stylish Clutch Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 16th November 20128th June 2020

Solomon Appollo [Nigeria] Whilst browsing the online fashion accessories site Boticca, I came across a feature on London…

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Design | Nigeria

Design: Upcycled furniture Inspired by Nigerian Parables

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd October 20125th June 2020

Yinka Ilori [Nigeria] [Image credits: Odd One Out chair at D’apostophe – Yinka Ilori] Dismantling discarded pieces of furniture…

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Art | Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: Legendary Textile Artist Nike Davies Okundaye

Bywellmadeafrica 14th August 201221st May 2020

Nike Davies Okundaye [Nigeria] [Image credit: Reverse Applique Wall Hanging – Nike Centre for Art and Culture]…

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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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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Buki Akib The Wives Luxury Bag Collection for Darkroom

Bywellmadeafrica 20th July 201214th May 2020

Buki Akib [Nigeria] [Image credits: Buki Akib, Fela, The Wives Bag Collection – Darkroom] Continuing to draw…

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Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: Banke Kuku Queen of Colour

Bywellmadeafrica 12th July 201214th May 2020

Banke Kuku [Nigeria] [Image credit: Victorian Chairs – Banke Kuku] Inspired by a fusion of African and…

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Art | Nigeria

Art: Nigerian Artist Toni Okujeni

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd July 201213th May 2020

Toni Okujeni [Nigeria]   En route to Dakar’s airport is Village des Artes; a thriving community of artists,…

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Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: Comfort & Samuel Paying Homage to Africa’s Textile Heritage

Bywellmadeafrica 11th April 20128th May 2020

Comfort & Samuel [Nigeria] [Image credits: left, Ododo; and right, Osun, Samuel, and Alabi Cushions – Comfort…

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Art | Decor | Nigeria

Art: Vintage Yoruba Beaded Chairs

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd March 20127th May 2020

Yoruba Beaded Chairs [Nigeria] [Image source: Pair of Yoruba Beaded Chairs via If the Lampshade Fits] Shabby…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Mana Dainty and Romantic Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 13th February 20126th May 2020

Manna [Nigeria] [Image credit: Manna Jewellery] Introduced to Manna through an article in the online magazine, Hornblend, I was instantly…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Ugo’s Oilcloth Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 25th January 20125th May 2020

Ugo [Nigeria]   How trendy are Ugo’s oilcloth bags, and so practical too given a day like today’s wet…

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Fashion | Nigeria | Textiles

Fashion: Jewel by Lisa In Collaboration with Textile Designer Banke Kuku

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd January 20126th May 2020

Jewel by Lisa [Nigeria] [Image credit: Vintage Love Collection, Spring/Summer 2012 – Jewel by Lisa]   One…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Mijola Daniel Jewelry Boutique

Bywellmadeafrica 12th January 20124th May 2020

Mijola Daniel [Nigeria] [Image credit: Genevieve Magazine shoot 2009 – Mijola Daniel] Situated along London’s fashionable King’s Road…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Tiffany Amber Lily Twist Dress

Bywellmadeafrica 14th December 20111st May 2020

Tiffany Amber [Nigeria] [Image credits: Tiffany Amber Lily Twist Dress – MyAsho] Shimmer and shine your way…

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Accessories | Ghana | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Anita Quansah London Eco-Adornment

Bywellmadeafrica 21st November 201130th April 2020

Anita Quansah London [Nigeria / Ghana] Bold, beautiful, and highly expressive accessories that celebrate the strength of…

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Art | Ceramics | Nigeria

Art: Sculptor Lawson Oyekan at One Canada Square Canary Wharf

Bywellmadeafrica 1st November 201130th April 2020

Lawson Oyekan [Nigeria] [Image credit: Lawson Oyekan, Manifestation of Dance: 1996 – Los Angeles County Museum of…

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