Art
Makeup Self-Expression: Challenge the Standard, Celebrate the Art
The purpose of high-level or unconventional makeup is rarely about concealment; it is about creation. When a makeup artist spends an hour perfectly blending a sunset-hued smoky eye or crafting a geometric cut-crease, they are not hiding a flaw. They are executing a conceptual piece of art.
Think of the face as a dynamic, three-dimensional canvas. Unlike traditional painters who work on a static surface, makeup artists navigate texture, light reflection, and movement. Their tools, brushes, sponges, and powders are extensions of their creative vision.
How to Infuse Your Space with the Richness of African Style
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt a sense of warmth, vitality, and soul? That intangible feeling is often the result of a space that tells a story. It’s a feeling that African interior design masters, a style not about recreating a single look, but about embracing a continent’s worth of energy, […]
The Freedom of Bare Skin: Why Makeup Should Be a Choice, Not a Mask
For centuries, as women have gazed into mirrors, the reflection looking back has sparked endless debates, fierce judgments, and complex political discussions. Our faces have served as canvases, illustrating both personal expression and societal imperatives. Makeup, with its vibrant shimmer and rich pigments, has journeyed through time as a form of art, a sacred ritual, […]
Ayra Starr: The Gen Z Powerhouse
When Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, who is widely celebrated as Ayra Starr, takes the stage, the world can’t help but listen. With her enchanting, “silky yet sturdy” voice, bold fashion choices, and an unapologetic spirit, the 23-year-old Nigerian sensation has emerged as one of Afropop’s most radiant stars. Bursting onto the scene with her debut EP, […]
Miriam Makeba’s Impact On History
If there was ever an artist whose voice could carry the weight of a continent’s struggle and still sound like poetry, it was Miriam Makeba. Known lovingly as Mama Africa, she was so much more than a singer, she was an unwavering voice against oppression, a defender of dignity, and a trailblazer who refused to […]
The Truth About Nail Health: What We’re Getting Wrong
We don’t think about nails much… until one breaks right before a big event or we notice they’re peeling, brittle, or stained. Nails may look small and unimportant, but they’re tiny health indicators, little keratin billboards telling us what’s going on inside our bodies. Healthy nails are smooth, slightly pink, and strong. But many of […]
A Fabric Born of Exchange
In the kaleidoscope of African fashion, few textiles command attention like the kitenge. With its vibrant patterns, complex symbolism, and cultural versatility, this cotton fabric has journeyed from a simple cloth to a statement of identity, resistance, and celebration across East and Central Africa, and now, the world. The kitenge’s roots lie in a history […]
Wangechi Mutu: Kenya’s Visionary Voice in Global Art
Kenyan-born Wangechi Mutu (b. 1972, Nairobi) has emerged as one of the most powerful voices in contemporary art, blending post‑colonial critique, feminist vision, environmental awareness, and Afrofuturist imagination across mediums from collage to sculpture and performance. A Transnational Path: From Nairobi to New York Raised in Nairobi, Mutu first gained access to drawing materials through her […]
Mayowa Alabi: Bridging Cultures Through Art
Mayowa Alabi is a Nigerian illustrator and digital artist whose artistic journey reflects a captivating fusion of creativity and cultural resonance. Drawing inspiration from his childhood passions, particularly African folklore and Afrofuturism, his digital illustrations showcase a mesmerizing blend of tradition and futuristic aesthetics. With over three years of professional design experience, Mayowa’s portfolio not […]