Bead designer embraces her heritage
Designing wrist bracelets for school learners in her community of Orlando West near Johannesburg led to Nokulunga Tonela (30) opening her own business – Luya Creations, which designs African beaded jewellery.
For Fatu Gbedema, jewelry is more than adornment
Fatu Gbedema sat in the lobby at the Pegasus Hotel attired in her colourful African print accessorized by her beaded bracelets, ring and earrings; hers because she made them.
Design Attracts Africa’s Young Watch Entrepreneurs
From Ghana to South Africa, new brands are inspired by the continent’s varied cultures.
Beauty of the arts
Tourism in Ghana has rocketed beyond the borders of the country to the rest of the world. Fused with creativity, the tourism industry cuts across many things. From music, dance,...
African artists give their all at African Fashion Unites show
On Thursday, Deon Redman, Andiswa Manxiwa, and Adhiamba Mula Lauwers produced an amazing show for all the creatives who took the stage to make the first African Fashion Unites show...
Young writer sets sights on literary award for ‘Magic’ book
A children’s book about friendship, self-esteem, discovery and beautiful hair has been nominated for the South African Literary Awards under the Children’s Literature Award category.