The Lagos-based trailblazer’s work is driven by her belief that design can be a powerful tool for societal change.

He uses his Adire fabric design to tell stories about Yoruba ... Mannie As someone deeply passionate about promoting Yoruba and African art, Oladapo excites the collector with this unique creation ...

At its heart are carefully selected fabrics that honour African craftsmanship and sustainability. The akwete woven fabric— a masterpiece ... created using traditional Yoruba hand-dyeing techniques.

The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic ... he was sometimes ridiculed for his African clothing and tribal markings. “We lived in two different worlds,” the younger Adefunmi said.

She landed on making clothing as a way to communicate ... means “what are you selling?” in Yoruba. She’s selling a well-rounded story of her West African culture through her designs.

African textile weaving is a rich tradition that reflects the continent's diversity in culture and history. Each region has ...

Discover the world of D'IYANU, a Black-owned African-inspired clothing brand. Learn about its origins and the impact of African textiles on fashion.

African textile patterns are a colorful and important aspect of the continent's culture. These textiles, famous for their ...

Artist Stephen Hamilton invokes a Yoruba proverb when he talks about his work: “We greet the cloth before we greet ... It depicts African weavers: a man from Burkina Faso bends over his narrow ...

The Odunde Festival celebrates 50 years in Philly on Sunday, June 8, with live music, African and Caribbean food, a river procession, road closures, and two performance stages.