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This week in London, Mowalola Ogunlesi, Kanyinsola Onalaja, and Tolu Coker, three designers connected to Nigeria, showcase their distinct styles.
A warning published in Kenya highlights the signs of perinatal depression. Persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, or sleep disturbances should not be trivialized when they last or intensify.
At the Venice Film Festival, Penélope Cruz showcased milky nails with a translucent, warm pink. The milky finish is making a comeback in September, moving away from opaque white.
Crimped hair is not returning in an XXL version. In New York, Lacy Redway applies it subtly to smooth, shiny lengths, offering a more understated way to embrace this very 2000s texture.
From Ghana to Senegal, five brands from Africa and its diaspora are showcased at Harrods until October 27 in the first retail pop-up of Brand63Africa.
Silicone-free formulas are on the rise in beauty searches, but this designation does not indicate UV protection levels. For darker skin as well, SPF, broad spectrum, and reapplication remain essential guidelines.
Panels, an exhibition of emerging brands, professional exchanges, and an awards ceremony will highlight this sixth edition themed “Beyond Boundaries,” with Seyi Shay announced as the keynote speaker.
Prominent in wellness content, this walking technique focuses on posture, arm swinging, and deep breathing. The movement has a physiological rationale, unlike the promises of quick ‘detox’ results.
Electrolyte packets have moved from the athlete’s locker room to TikTok and wellness routines. For ordinary activities, water is often sufficient, while enriched drinks primarily address significant losses from sweating.
The series of free performances, which began on August 8 at the esplanade of the Amazon, concludes on September 12. The final evening offers an opportunity to enjoy Beninese music and dance in an outdoor setting.
On September 21 and 22, FESA 2026 will bring together businesses, cooperatives, investors, and institutions at CICES, with a strong focus on women and youth from West Africa.
The Digital Detox Day taking place this Saturday at the Westwood Hotel enforces a rare rule in wellness events: phones are set aside for the entire day.
Congolese designer Kahindo Mateene is opening a pop-up this weekend in Greenwich Village, featuring pieces designed in New York and crafted by artisans in Africa.
The “March of the Linguères” will bring together around one hundred Senegalese women on Saturday, September 12, during the welcoming of the Youth Olympic flame in Dakar.
The fifth edition of the Oscars for Well-Being and Quality of Work Life will take place on Saturday at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, following a notable recognition for Benin in 2025.
The W.O.M.A.N. 2026 conference concludes on Friday, September 11, in Lagos with a training day on artificial intelligence aimed at female leaders in the agri-food, nutrition, and manufacturing sectors.
At the Coach Spring 2027 show, the Nigerian singer opted for a leather silhouette softened by a light shirt and the Tabby bag.
Attending the white wedding of Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus, Bella Okagbue chose a black mesh dress accented with gold and feathers. This evening-appropriate choice aligns with an increasingly accepted trend for 2026.
From September 11 to 13, the ANKA pop-up brings together independent brands from Africa and the diaspora in Manhattan, featuring clothing, jewelry, accessories, and custom-made pieces.
The Lagos-based house presented the first looks of its spring-summer 2027 collection on September 11, with a runway show scheduled for September 13 in New York.
