The Most Powerful Life Lessons if You Are Going to Succeed in Life
I wish I had known many of the lessons I do now when I was still able to appreciate and use them. The problem with wisdom and many life lessons in general is that we learn them in hindsight, long after we actually need them. The good news is that we can share our knowledge and the lessons we've learnt with others. Living is a process of education. Reading, viewing educational films, or personal experience are all effective ways to ...
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African Fashion: Ghana Must Go Bags Are Used by a Nigerian Fashion Designer to Produce Memorable Garments.
Teaming up with Chioma Obiegbu, a Nigerian visual artist and designer also based in New York and fashion stylist Wuraola Oladapo, they create pieces which Obioma describes as a fusion of both western and African designs. "In some of the two-piece designs, the top is heavily influenced by western fashion aesthetics while the skirt was designed to mirror a West African wrapper. "There's also a gele headpiece, which is traditionally identified as an African fashion statement," he said.
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The Impact of African Fashion, Food and Music on Global Pop Culture
A combination of color, history, and invention make up African fashion. African textiles are more than just clothing; they are carriers of stories and symbolism, from the dexterous beadwork of Maasai jewelry to the bright designs of West African wax fabrics. African aesthetics have been embraced by the international fashion industry, exhibiting a variety of design trends and materials. Traditional African themes are being used as inspiration by designers to create attire that is universal. African headwraps are elegant, Kente ...
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Pamoja Women Organize the First African Cultural Day.
The Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester was full of food, music, and laughter as different African communities joined together. As soon as people entered the plaza, they were immediately greeted by the smell of the spices of traditional African food. There were also six different traditional African dances taking the stage throughout the day. “Pamoja Women serves these communities, and it’s amazing how that when we needed them, they came through,” said Khadija Ali, the co-founder of Pamoja Women.
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Trace Awards & Festival 2023 Nominees Full List
The event will comprise a 3-hour live televised spectacular music ceremony, preceded by a 2-day cultural festival designed to entertain and empower music creators and fans. Featuring performances from the biggest African and Afro-descent artists in the world, The Trace Awards will be staged at East Africa’s biggest indoor arena, BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, in front of 7,500 music superfans, musicians, opinion formers, style-setters and influencers from Africa and around the globe. The Awards will recognize a broad range ...
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