On April 21st, 2023, Nairobi Fashion Week organized a unique afternoon event that combined fashion and art to promote their “JUST Fashion” initiative at Chez Sonia Restaurant in Nairobi. It was one for the books thanks to Little Art Gallery providing sublime visual designs, live music performances, and a five-designer catwalk with pieces from Deepa Dosaja, Inna Design, Kenya Nashipai…
ALDO, the popular footwear and accessories brand, launched its first store in East Africa on 15th April 2023 at The Sarit Centre Mall in Westlands, Nairobi. This news has been met with much excitement from fashion enthusiasts and shoe lovers alike. The Canadian-based brand, founded in 1972, has become a household name thanks to its trendy products and large variety.…
Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States of America, recently visited Ghana as part of her Africa Trip that included Tanzania and Zambia. Vice President Harris met with Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo. During the meeting, they discussed the importance of the creative industry in Ghana and the need for international support to help it grow and develop. The…
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Nairobi Design [Week] 2023 is an event that celebrates the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Nairobi’s design community. From fashion to architecture, furniture to interiors, the week-long event brings together some of the most inspiring and cutting-edge design professionals from around the world. This year, Nairobi Design [formerly Nairobi Design Week] took place at Opportunity Factory by SandStorm Kenya…
As women across the world continue to mark the now commonly referred to as “Women’s Month”, AMWIK was not left behind. The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) brought together female media practitioners from across the country for an exciting networking event on Saturday 18th March in Nairobi. Themed Beyond Newsrooms: Opportunities for Women in Media, the event was…
The Women In Film Awards [WIFA] Kenya 2023 is an event dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of women in the film industry. The awards ceremony honours outstanding women who have made a significant contribution to the Kenyan film industry, as well as those who have excelled in various areas of filmmaking. The 4th Edition of the Women in Film Awards…
East Africa is getting its own version of the widely popular reality show franchise The Real Housewives, with editions that have already been featured in countries like Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos and Abuja. Airing on the on-demand streaming platform Showmax from 23rd February The Real Housewives of Nairobi is expected to be an interesting peek into the lives of…
Fashionomics Africa is a platform that connects African designers and entrepreneurs with consumers, mentors & investors around the world. It seeks to create and grow businesses by increasing access to markets, increasing access to finance, developing skills and qualifications and providing mentorship and networking opportunities. On the morning of the 2nd of February 2023, Fashionomics announced the 4 winners of…