I don’t know about you, but I think dressing for the cold weather is fun! It’s all about protecting yourself from the breeze, and we all know wearing a tiny statement dress as you freeze your toes off is not classy at all. Enjoy playing dress up as you layer and layer. Here are some tips to get you going.…
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The dashiki, a part of the Intsinzi Collection from Rwanda design studio, Moshions, first appeared on a catwalk in Kigali five years ago and is now part of a visually stunning exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum entitled ‘Africa Fashion’. These and many more garments have made their way to the acclaimed museum. The exhibition includes fashion pieces that…
Everyone’s riding the natural skin care wave, and if you’re wondering where to start, we have some fruity tips for you! Before splurging on the latest beauty products, let the kitchen [more specifically your fruit basket] be your beauty store to help you get your glow-up. PINNEAPPLE Pineapple is a great source of dietary fibre and vitamin C that help…
You may have suffered through the cold season due to dry hands and brittle cuticle-prone nails. This normally comes about as a result of the lower moisture content in the atmosphere, causing drying up of our hands. What you need to restore your hands to their original lustre is a great hand and nail cream. COUTURE Africa brings you our…
Somewhere in the heart of Nairobi, conveniently located just outside the Central Business District lies the iconic Sarova Panafric Hotel. The hotel which opened its doors in January 1965 was inaugurated the First President of Kenya, H. E. Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and in the spirit of bringing Africans together was aptly named PanAfric Hotel. 57 years on, The Sarova Panafric…
On September 16, audiences will witness the story of Agojie, the all-female warrior unit who protected the African kingdom of Dahomey from its enemies in the 19th Century. The brave leader of the of the unit Nanisca is played by Viola and her daughter Nawi (Thuso Mbedu). The mother and daughter fought the French and other local tribes which sought…
The pulse influencer award is back this year boasting to be bigger and better. Taking place on October 15th 2022 the awards shall cover 6 African countries; Uganda, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana and Kenya. The pulse awards aim to celebrate and highlight creative and innovative digital influencers and content creators in various spaces in Africa that are making a…
Netflix Movie, “Look Both Ways” which debuted on August 17, marks Kenya Film Maker, Wanuri Kahiu’s first Hollywood project. The film is about a young lady who on the night of her college graduation discovers that she is pregnant. The lady’s life diverges into parallel realities in which one she becomes pregnant and remains in her hometown to raise her…