I launched Konjo Naturally. Konjo Naturally is an e-commerce platform for hair products powered by black-owned brands. Every product we carry on our platform is formulated with natural ingredients. We also have a subscription box option where you take our hair quiz and get a box full of products selected just for you. Konjo Naturally …
East Africa is known for its traditional methods of self-care and all-natural queens! Being raised by an Ethiopian mom I was always taught to take care of myself in the most natural ways possible. We always had eucalyptus, flax seeds, and all types of herbs on deck. I want to run some by y’all. TEBLA …
Waisted By Vonnie Vonnie creates custom jewelry that truly stands out. All of their accessories are hand made and cater to all shapes and sizes. She makes ordering super simple! For specialty orders you can contact her via email or direct message with the necessary customization details. You can also shop her “As-Is” collection which …
Ethiopia has been in a state of turmoil after the unexplained death of Oromo artist and activist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa. Our hearts and prayers are with him and his family. As a result, ethnic tension has erupted across the nation. Ethiopia is a complex and prideful nation with a long standing history. I highly recommend educating …
TONGORO STUDIO Tongoro Studio is a Senegalese fashion brand that actively integrates astonishing elements of Afro patterns and prints into their pieces. Many of the pieces are abstract and monotone prints, compared to the colorful prints that we are so accustomed to seeing in African fashion. Many of their pieces have been featured around the …
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The purpose of protective styles is to PROTECT our hair. Excessive manipulation and heavy extensions are not protective y’all! If you have fine hair or are suffering from breakage try to stay away from protective styles that require excessive manipulation. Here’s a short list of some of our fave protective styles! 1. Braids It’s 2020…we’re …
Founded in May 2013, not only is Wekafore street clothing unique but along with others from the new generation of African fashion, Wekafore is helping take African street wear to another level. With articulate and pure precise pieces, creator Wekaforé Maniu Jibril is able to provide consumers with essential pieces in which they can truly appreciate …
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Not only is Africa known for their rich culture and traditions, but the beautiful continent is known for its great sense of fashion and creativity. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, La Dolce Vita is owned by Ayoade Habib and Ajiboye Tobi. The two felt the need for Nigerians to start something they could be proud of …
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Breaking into the modeling industry is no small feat. In this modern day era of modeling, you cannot talk about it without mentioning social media, which has become a driving force for discovering upcoming models and fresh faces. Social media is now more than ever used as a platform for many upcoming models. Not only …
Although the modeling industry has come a long way to accepting diversity and inclusion, there is still a good deed of work left to do. But luckily enough, one model is making some great strides. As a Liberia native, breaking into the industry was very challenging for Deddeh Howard. When she first tried to find an agency, …
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