“Instead of Fela to wear a suit and tie so that the white women would see him as fine, the women were the ones who started wearing shrine regalia and African hairstyles. “Fela never changed because of ...

In Cape Town, buying local can mean anything from traditional beadwork and carvings to modern designers producing ...

Fulani braids have a history that dates back to ancient Egypt. In modern times, the hairstyle is considered a symbolic of a ...

The future of Africa’s textile industry will be shaped by how well governments align ...

So, why choose eyeshadow in pencil form over traditional pressed powder? “Most sticks feature a pointed or round tip, making ...

BAMAKO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Forty-three people, mostly women, were killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Mali on Saturday, the head of an industry union said. The accident took ...

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(Image Credits: Pinterest) Mixing corsets with traditional was a rage in 2024, and will see great heights this year, as corsets were earlier seen only with sarees and lehengas, but in 2025 they ...

Mali’s military rulers have demanded a greater share of income from the nation’s gold and other resources since seizing power four years ago. The junta has adopted a new mining code and ...

Barrick Gold Corp. chief executive officer Mark Bristow said the company is “making progress” in its dispute with Mali’s military regime, but the advances haven’t come as fast as expected.

Bianca Censori, wife of Kanye West, made headlines with her jaw-dropping appearance. She arrived wearing a long black fur coat, but as cameras flashed, she dropped the coat to reveal a minidress made ...