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Beauty, for many African women, is a complicated conversation—often shaped by cultural ideals, inherited narratives, and modern pressures. While there is growing visibility of diverse skin textures and tones, the reality is far from universal acceptance. In many spaces, lighter skin is still idealized, and skin bleaching remains a common and complex phenomenon. To pretend…
In the glittering landscape of Dubai’s luxury scene, African design is finding a powerful new voice through a one-of-a-kind alliance. When Lulu Shabell steps into a room, possibilities seem to unfold around her. The founder and CEO of Lulubell Group doesn’t just connect people—she connects worlds. This April, as Dubai prepares to host some of…
Rwanda and Kenya Changemakers Among Nine Recipients of 2025 Cartier Women’s Initiative Impact Awards
Rwanda’s Yvette Ishimwe and Kenya-based Caitlin Dolkart are among this year’s nine Cartier Women’s Initiative 2025 Impact Awardees. They will be celebrated next month at the Women’s Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The Impact Awards are dedicated to former Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellows who have achieved extraordinary impact over the years. The 2025…
We are a bit late to the “party”, but it is never too late to celebrate good and beautiful news. In a celebration that beautifully honoured her heritage while embracing her global presence, former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi captivated hearts once again – this time not on the pageant stage, but as a radiant bride…
Last month, Vlisco, the iconic Dutch textile brand with over a century of influence in African fashion, dropped its latest campaign, The Garden of Sisterhood – and ICYMI, check out the snippet. The campaign is inspired by the song Mayanga, and the beauty that emerges when women come together – each one unique, yet bound…
Africa’s startup ecosystem has experienced exponential growth, with investments soaring from $185 million in 2015 to $3.2 billion in 2024. Yet, despite this boom, solo female founders and all-female founding teams secured just $21 million last year, —a fraction of the $430 million raised by solo male founders and the $1.6 billion accessed by all-male…
As we continue to commemorate International Women’s Month following the Women’s Day celebrations, let us keep saluting the amazing achievements of African women across all fields – reflecting resilience, innovativeness, and leadership. In fields as diverse as the vibrant world of art to the political sphere, from boardrooms to playing grounds, African women are not…
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