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16 inspiring African women series – Part 3 of 4

From left to right Mo Abudu,Nicole Armateifio, Noella Coursaris, and Diane Audrey Ngako

(This series was updated on 25 March 208)

[The 3rd installment is here…yep, we continue to virtually tour the continent for our Inspiring African Women series].

I have decided to do a top 16 of African women doing amazing things in their fields. Whether they are in the entertainment industry, the media, or in the government affairs; whether they are running NGOs to improve the lives of others or just a young girl who stood up for her rights and challenged the status quo in South African schools like Zuleika Patel did; these women are breaking barriers and making a huge impact not only within their communities but also worldwide. These women are sharing their African colors with the world. (more…)

African Winter Fashion Inspiration: Maxhosa by Laduma

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While most magazines and fashion outlets are celebrating Spring/Summer collections arrival (based on US/Europe winter). Here, in the southern part of the African continent are getting ready for our own winter. Yes chilly times are upon us and I was inspired by the Maxhosa By Laduma’s collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (MBFW Cape Town, April 017). Maxhosa by Laduma is one of South African’s finest knitwear brand, inspired by the designer’s (Laduma Ngxokolo) Xhosa’s heritage.  (more…)

16 inspiring African women series – Part 2 of 4

From left to right Mo Abudu,Nicole Armateifio, Noella Coursaris, and Diane Audrey Ngako

(This series was updated on 25 March 2018)

[It’s Women month, and we continue our Inspiring African women series!]

I have decided to do a top 16 of African women doing amazing things in their fields. Whether they are in the entertainment industry, the media, or in the government affairs; whether they are running NGOs to improve the lives of others or just a young girl who stood up for her rights and challenged the status quo in South African schools like Zuleika Patel did; these women are breaking barriers and making a huge impact not only within their communities but also worldwide. These women are sharing their African colors with the world. (more…)

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