Author: Ann Mumbi

Africa Fashion Week London is still one of the most reliable fashion weeks in the world after 13 years! Following a stellar performance at Africa Fashion Week Brasil, AFWL is back to add a little samba spice to the proceedings.Due to significant building renovations, this year’s event will relocate from its traditional home at Freemasons’ Hall to a venue in Central London.Additionally, the show is somewhat altering our format. On Day 1 (Friday, October 27), they will serve as the venue for the UK Africa Trade Expo. People will be able to attend eminent panel discussions and workshops, shop at…

The renowned and high-quality hair distribution company Natna Hair, with headquarters in Uganda, recently debuted its newest item as part of the launch of its new collection.The brand has been on the fast track to success, even releasing products not just for women but for men, in a time when appearance and self-care are the norms.A couple of the products that the company’s catalog highlights are hair extensions for balding men and beard extensions.We had an exclusive opportunity to speak with the company’s executive Sina Tsegazeab, who explains to us what this new collection means to their customers and why…

Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood has sadly died today, aged 81, according to a statement released on the designer’s Twitter account. The designer passed away surrounded by her family in Clapham, South London.In a statement posted at 9:04pm this evening [29 December] the designer’s house said: “29th December 2022. Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London. The world needs people like Vivienne to make a change for the better.”29th December 2022. Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London.The world needs people like Vivienne to make a…

In an effort to address the rising demand for cosmetics made in an ethical and sustainable manner, the international beauty brand The Body Shop has announced its arrival into the Kenyan market.Through their exclusive franchisee, The Mask Retailers, the British-founded, trend-setting cosmetics business, which sells over 800 products, opens its first location in Nairobi at the Village Market. The Body Shop also announced intentions to introduce an e-commerce platform in 2023 to make its products more accessible to customers in the East Africa region.“Kenya is a fast-developing economy that is well-positioned to attract major brands looking to strategically have a…

Ismail Einashe visits two designers who give various interpretations of contemporary Kenyan fashion in a BBC series of letters from African journalists.Two tailors are using sewing machines to join, hem, and create gorgeous, patterned bags on a cloudy afternoon in the capital of Kenya. Totes created from old jeans are hung on the walls of the workshop.Suave Studios, which is bustling with tailoring activity in downtown Nairobi, is housed on the second story of a lovely white and blue-painted structure.Suave Studios, a company founded in 2013 by Mohamed Awale, has become recognized as one of the most interesting names in…

Her Network has unveiled the official nominees for the 2021 Her Network Woman of the Year (HNWOTY) Awards as it returns to celebrate the fifth year of her annual award ceremony. Her Network Woman of the Year Awards is an annual celebration of exceptional women who have made a significant impact in their community, network, or workplace.This year, Her Network Woman of the Year continues to celebrate outstanding women who have persisted and thrived while making a positive impact in their community, networks, or workplace, despite the challenges and consequences of the Coronavirus global pandemic, which has changed the dynamics…