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It’s now sitting in a landfill.” As a conscientious fashion designer, Hill’s mission is to use sustainable materials to ...
The 'African Queen' crooner adorned his neck and wrists with royal accessories, which included multiple strands of gleaming coral beads, while a coral-beaded staff added regal flair.
Make your own waist-beads in this creative workshop, learn the meaning, design your strand, and take it home. This event is open to London of College of Fashion students only as part of the LCF ...
As I near my homecoming to Osun, a home run of sorts in my plan to make the state a second home, it is natural that who leads ...
One cannot put the coral beads on the waist of another child whereas one’s child has a rotund waist, the saying goes. It is a Yoruba call for solidarity.
A TikTok boycott of African-owned businesses has sparked a debate over Black economic power and unity, with some citing poor customer service and a lack of cultural respect as reasons for the ...
Uba Iwunwa (Queen Ugobeze), the Founder and Chairperson of Ikenga Abiama Dynasty Foundation, carries centuries of royal Igbo heritage not just in her blood, but as a living testament. In this ...
South Africa plans to ban plastic microbead particles that wash into the ocean and end up in the fish we consume. The ban may take two years to come into effect.
The regulations underscore South Africa's commitment to safeguarding marine ecosystems, rivers, and soils from the pervasive harm caused by these non-biodegradable pollutants ...
Creating authentic African bead jewelry is an art, as much as it is a cultural practice. This craft is not just about looking good, but preserving a heritage. Using vibrant beads, artisans can ...