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Felix Xedra Agbenyo, HoKete from any part of Ghana remains a cornerstone of the nation’s legacy and its primary diplomatic ...
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Saheli Women, a craft collective headquartered outside Jodhpur, works to preserve and promote traditional Indian textile arts ...
A look at six African intellectuals whose work challenges dominant narratives and reclaims Africa as a producer of knowledge, ...
African textiles have always been known for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Now, architects are taking inspiration from these traditional designs to create modern buildings that reflect ...
There is a backstory and cultural connection behind African American cloth dolls. Silk Allen learned all about it at a recent event. The African American Quilt & Doll Show opened author Silk Allen’s ...
In an increasingly globalised fashion landscape, emerging designers are redefining how cultural heritage can exist within modern design systems. Nigerian designer Victor Alao, founder of ...
This article is part of our ‘(Re)Made in Ghana’ series, which explores what one of the world’s largest circular fashion ecosystems — Kantamanto Market — can teach us about the future of fashion. Read ...
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A "perfect storm" of climate change and cyclical La Niña weather patterns fuelled catastrophic flooding across southern Africa over the past month, killing 200 people ...
The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they created a ...