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Made by an African, for Africa: Yinka Ilori Designs AFCON 2025 Man of the Match Trophy

Made by an African, for Africa: Yinka Ilori Designs AFCON 2025 Man of the Match Trophy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a striking new Man of the Match trophy for the Africa Cup...

by Africans ColumnDecember 24, 2025
Spotlight on Titi Ogufere: Architect of Africa’s Design Renaissance

Spotlight on Titi Ogufere: Architect of Africa’s Design Renaissance

Titi Ogufere stands as one of the most formidable forces shaping Africa’s creative identity on the global stage — a...

by Africans ColumnOctober 29, 2025
Design Week Lagos 2025: Countdown to Africa’s Creative Explosion – ‘Made in Africa: Shaping Industries, Shaping Futures’ Set to Ignite Lagos from October 23

Design Week Lagos 2025: Countdown to Africa’s Creative Explosion – ‘Made in Africa: Shaping Industries, Shaping Futures’ Set to Ignite Lagos from October 23

With just three days until the curtain rises on its seventh edition, Design Week Lagos (DWL) is gearing up to...

by Africans ColumnOctober 20, 2025
Shaping Space, Telling Stories: An Interview with Adonia Mankou Yanate of Shumukh Design

Shaping Space, Telling Stories: An Interview with Adonia Mankou Yanate of Shumukh Design

From childhood moments of rearranging imaginary homes to her first professional milestone with Le Gabriel in Kinshasa, Adonia Mankou Yanate’s...

by Africans ColumnSeptember 29, 2025
Zara Collaborates with Ghanaian Artist Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe on Accra-Inspired Capsule Collection

Zara Collaborates with Ghanaian Artist Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe on Accra-Inspired Capsule Collection

In a significant cultural crossover between global retail and African artistry, Spanish fashion giant Zara has partnered with acclaimed Ghanaian...

by Africans ColumnJuly 15, 2025
Olaolu Slawn Makes History: The First Artist to Feature Artwork on an F1 Race Car

Olaolu Slawn Makes History: The First Artist to Feature Artwork on an F1 Race Car

In a groundbreaking fusion of art, sport, and culture, Nigerian-British artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, popularly known as Slawn, has made history...

by Africans ColumnJuly 7, 2025
Inside Nigeria’s Award-Winning Biennale Pavilion: Myles Igwebuike on Bridging Past, Present, and Future

Inside Nigeria’s Award-Winning Biennale Pavilion: Myles Igwebuike on Bridging Past, Present, and Future

At the heart of the 2025 London Design Biennale, one pavilion stood out—not just for its visual or sensory appeal,...

by Africans ColumnJune 30, 2025
Nigeria’s “Hopes and Impediments” Pavilion Earns Special Mention at London Design Biennale 2025

Nigeria’s “Hopes and Impediments” Pavilion Earns Special Mention at London Design Biennale 2025

The fifth edition of the London Design Biennale, held at the historic Somerset House, has captivated global audiences with its...

by Africans ColumnJune 20, 2025
Togo’s Debut at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition: “Out of Fashion” Installation Challenges Fast-Fashion Waste and Inequality

Togo’s Debut at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition: “Out of Fashion” Installation Challenges Fast-Fashion Waste and Inequality

Togo marks a historic milestone with its first-ever participation in the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition, held from May 13...

by Africans ColumnJune 3, 2025
Unveiling Cairo’s Hidden Ceilings: Patterns of Cairo Revives the Forgotten Elegance of Sakandary Craftsmanship

Unveiling Cairo’s Hidden Ceilings: Patterns of Cairo Revives the Forgotten Elegance of Sakandary Craftsmanship

In the heart of Cairo’s historic neighborhoods, where timeworn stone façades whisper stories of ancient dynasties, a quiet architectural poetry...

by Africans ColumnMay 3, 2025
A Revolution from the Streets: Paul Yakubu’s Umbrella Crate Stall Reimagines Informal Markets

A Revolution from the Streets: Paul Yakubu’s Umbrella Crate Stall Reimagines Informal Markets

Inspired by the colorful chaos and creative resilience of Nigeria’s bustling street markets, designer Paul Yakubu has unveiled the “Umbrella...

by Africans ColumnMay 2, 2025
Cairo-Based Yasmina Makram Revives Orman Residence with an ’80s-Inspired Makeover Framed by the Pyramids

Cairo-Based Yasmina Makram Revives Orman Residence with an ’80s-Inspired Makeover Framed by the Pyramids

A golden glow drapes across the Orman Residence in Giza, where designer Yasmina Makram has masterfully reimagined a beloved 1980s-era...

by Africans ColumnApril 30, 2025

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