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BRAND SPOTLIGHT: Uncover Skincare

BRAND SPOTLIGHT: Uncover Skincare

Uncover Skincare is all about African women authentically being themselves; uncovered. They want to uncover the mum, athlete, career woman in you with confidence and pride in your skin, and it all begins with self-care. Melanated skin is distinctively different with completely different dermatological requirements from non-melanated skin. As one of Kenya’s fastest growing Skincare brands, Uncover realises this and…

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Tiwa Savage; Africa’s First MAC Maker

Tiwa Savage; Africa’s First MAC Maker

MAC Cosmetics has cemented their place as the ultimate pop-culture colour cosmetics brand with the release of the 2022 MAC Makers featuring popstars and celebrities from across the globe, including Nigerian Singer/Songwriter, Tiwa Savage as Africa’s First Black MAC Maker.   CLICK HERE to read more about MAC Celebrity Partnerships through the years.  Dr. Tiwa Savage was one amongst eight…

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How MAC Became the Ultimate Celebrity Make-Up Brand

How MAC Became the Ultimate Celebrity Make-Up Brand

Make-up Art Cosmetics, M.A.C. was founded in 1984 by two Franks; Frank Toskan, and make-up artiste and photographer and Frank Angelo a photographer and has since grown to become one of the most recognised colour cosmetics brands of all time, with more than 520 stores across 25 countries worldwide. The distinctive strong pigment make-up brand was created from Frank’s and…

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COMING SOON: Wakanda Forever

COMING SOON: Wakanda Forever

With the success of Black Panther, ideas for another film began after its release in February 2018. These plans were however temporarily put on hold in August 2020 when Black Panther’s main character Chadwick Boseman died from colon cancer, with Marvel choosing not to recast his role of T’Challa. Chadwick Boseman’s brother, Derrick Boseman has spoken out against the idea…

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Itikadi X Joy Kendi

Itikadi X Joy Kendi

Joy Kendi, an award-winning fashion and lifestyle blogger, has collaborated with Itikadi, a contemporary fashion brand inspired by art and culture, to debut a trendy casual line. The collaboration centers on a loungewear vibe that is versatile in all ways, from an indoor chilled looks if you work from home or are having guests over to outdoor relaxed practicality.  The…

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Kenya Joins a Legion of States in Banning LGBTQ Content  

Kenya Joins a Legion of States in Banning LGBTQ Content  

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO, Christopher Wambua said in a statement on Friday 23rd September that same-sex films and movies are prohibited in the Kenyan Constitution; therefore, the board will continue its crackdown on such content in the mainstream media. “The country’s laws do not allow LGBTQ+ content or even relationships. Even as we rate and classify content,…

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