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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Relax in Earth Couture Leisure Wear

Bywellmadeafrica 11th October 201129th April 2020

Earth Couture [Nigeria] With it getting chillier and darker outdoors, it is so tempting to stay indoors…

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Africa Inspired | Food & Drink | Nigeria

Food & Drink: African Cuisine with Akhaya Cookery School

Bywellmadeafrica 5th October 201129th April 2020

Akhaya Cookery School [Nigeria] New to African cooking or simply want to try your hand at creating…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Isossy Children’s Wear Transcending Cultural Differences

Bywellmadeafrica 8th September 201128th April 2020

Isossy Children [Nigeria] [Image source: Ami and Eve Dresses – Isossy Children – West London Mum] Whether prim and…

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Art | Nigeria

Art: Ibeabuchi Ananaba Evocative Paintings

Bywellmadeafrica 18th August 201128th April 2020

Ibeabuchi Ananaba [Nigeria] [Image credit: ‘Twist n Turn’ – Ibeabuchi Ananaba] I have spent the past few…

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Ceramics | Decor | Nigeria

Ceramics: MERBI Ceramics Reflecting Nigerian Culture

Bywellmadeafrica 16th August 201128th April 2020

MERBI [Nigeria] Pretty little ceramic containers and storage jars that’ll have you looking for things to display…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Nehita’s Exquisite Gems

Bywellmadeafrica 26th July 201127th April 2020

Nehita [Nigeria] [image credit: Nehita Earrings – MaxandChloe] I’m not a fan of huge oversize earrings that…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Accessories: Chris Aire Luxury Watch and Jewellery Designer

Bywellmadeafrica 1st July 201127th April 2020

Chris Aire [Nigeria] [Image credit: Parley men’s watch – Chirs Aire] You could say watches are to…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Shirley Ephraim Fine Earth Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 20th June 201127th April 2020

Shirley Ephraim [Nigeria] [Image credit: Shirley Ephraim] Like glistening dewdrops hanging of shimmering silken strands in the…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Nena Kal Hunter Stylish Fascinators

Bywellmadeafrica 16th June 201127th April 2020

Nena Kal Hunter [Nigeria] [Image credit: Fascinator – Nena Kal Hunter] Today was Ladies Day at Royal Ascot,…

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Menswear | Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: Buki Akib FELA Menswear Capsule Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 12th May 201122nd April 2020

Buki Akib [Nigeria] [Image credit: Buki Akib – FELA Autumn/Winter 2011] A graduate of Central Saint Martin’s,…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Bunmi Koko Luxury Fashion Lifestyle Brand

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd May 201122nd April 2020

Bunmi Koko [Nigeria]  [Image credit: Autumn Winter 2010 – Bunmi Koko] It was great seeing Scottish/Nigerian designer Bunmi…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Kosibah Beautifully Sculpted Gowns

Bywellmadeafrica 26th April 201122nd April 2020

Kosibah [Nigeria] [Image credit: Kosibah] Award-winning Nigerian designer Yemi Osunkoya is a man who understands the curves…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | Nigeria

Beauty: Shea Radiance Luxuriously Whipped Shea Butter

Bywellmadeafrica 19th April 201122nd April 2020

Shea Radiance [Nigeria] [Image source: Shea Radiance packaging – African Digital Art] I like the look of…

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Food & Drink: Dorah Sithole Cooking from Cape to Cairo

Bywellmadeafrica 24th March 201121st April 2020

Dorah Sithole [South Africa] [Image source: Tafelberg] Whether it’s a steaming plate of sadza ne nyama, a…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Sunny Rose Intriguing Designs

Bywellmadeafrica 9th February 201121st April 2020

Sunny Rose [Nigeria] [Image credit: Sunny Rose – CoutureLab] I don’t know what the exact inspiration behind the Sunny…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Bold Accessories by Tebazile

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd December 20107th December 2019

Tebazile [Nigeria] Expressive and free-spirited, Tebazlie is an eclectic collection of timeless handcrafted statement pieces. The highly wearable jewellery collections serve to…

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Accessories | Fashion | Nigeria

Accessories: Fabulous Footwear by Ella Brown Couture

Bywellmadeafrica 25th November 20107th December 2019

Ella Brown Couture [Nigeria] [Image credits: Ella Brown Couture] Launched in 2004 by Adefunke Adegbola, Ella Brown…

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Lifestyle | Nigeria

Lifestyle: The Perfect Invitation by Ijorere

Bywellmadeafrica 24th November 20107th December 2019

Ijorere, The Invitation [Nigeria] Ijorere’s creator, American born Ola-Tokunbo turned to her Nigerian heritage for a name that…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Duro Olowu Master of Prints

Bywellmadeafrica 19th November 20101st May 2020

Doru Olowu [Nigeria] [Image credits: AW 2010 Duro Olowu] Simple silhouettes brought to life through a vibrant mix…

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Nigeria | Travel

Travel: Obudu Mountain Resort

Bywellmadeafrica 8th November 20107th December 2019

Obudu Mountain Resort [Nigeria] [Image sources: Localyte and Skyscrapercity] Deep in the tropical rain forest of Cross River…

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