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Chidimma Adetshina emerges as Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, the 23-year-old born and raised in South Africa to a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Chidimma has been the subject of numerous controversies. She entered the Chidimma has been the subject of numerous controversies. She entered the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant as Miss Taraba after withdrawing from Miss South Africa following negative online comments about her nationality and accusations of fraud by the South African Home Office. Following her withdrawal, the Miss Universe organisers extended an invitation to her, which she accepted. The Miss Universe Nigeria competition was a dazzling display of glitz, glamour, and intelligence. After the contestants showcased their elegance in evening gowns, the top five finalists were announced: Miss Taraba Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Anambra Paula Ezendu, Miss Edo Edeifo Brittany, Miss Ondo Ayegbidun Peace Olamide, and Miss […]

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Annette Addo-Yobo Makes History as First Ghanaian Miss Texas

Annette Addo-Yobo made history by becoming the first Ghanaian to win the Miss Texas pageant on June 27, 2024, at the Charles W. Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.  https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1809682821411381677?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw This remarkable achievement comes with a $20,000 scholarship and the opportunity to represent Texas at the upcoming Miss America pageant. Addo-Yobo's personal experience as a sibling to someone on the autism spectrum has driven her to amplify the voices of the autistic community.  She has launched the SPARK Project, an initiative focused on autism safety, awareness, and education. Her goal is to bring these critical issues to the forefront of programming and legislation. Addo-Yobo took to her Instagram page to express her gratitude and humility as the 87th Miss Texas, acknowledging the historic moment and her desire to continue making history with the Texas community and the Miss Texas class. Addo-Yobo's […]

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It’s Official. The Music World Needs African artists and Sounds

As if you needed any more proof, Beyonce's album Renaissance features a heavy South African sound with one of her songs even written by the Nigerian artists Tems. This caps a period of time in which Drake, Future, Ty Dolla $ign, Chris Brown, Brandy just to name a few have reached out to African artists to help them take their sound to the future. Artists like Ed Sheeran who have already seen the pinnacle of their career can be seen featuring Afrobeats artists like Fireboy DML and Burna Boy. Here are some recent crossover features in case you've missed them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pekzpzNCNDQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDZ25anwgjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP09GUQFDFk

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textile of Africa: AKWETE CLOTH, Nigeria

Akwete cloth is a unique hand woven fabric of Igbo women from Akwete in Abia State, Nigeria. The fabric was originally referred to as “Akwa Miri” or cloth of the water. The cloth itself is said to be as old as the Igbo nation. There are different patterns & motifs for the cloth. Examples include, animals (particularly tortoises, which represent cunning and wisdom), ritual objects and symbols. An interesting point about the Akwete cloth is that most weavers claim that the designs are revealed to them by the gods, and as a result, no weaver is allowed to copy the design of another.

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4 Afro hairstyle Ideas to stay fly from work till dinner time

At Work: The Bun At work: the bun This hairstyle is one of the most appropriate one at work. It looks polished and flawless. That is why it is also appropriate for a wedding and other official events. You can wear a bun in summer as well as in winter. In winter, you protect your stresses from cold and contact with scarves and other clothes. In summer, you can try new variations where your hair is freer. Here’s the secret to the perfect bun: don’t try to do a perfect one! Start with stretching your hair, for example with a blowout. You have to keep some volume but also the control of your hair. Then, proceed in two steps: first the low part, then fix it with bobby pins. Then, work on the top of the head depending on your […]

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Nigerian fashion label Tiffany Amber swaps couture for PPE

Nigerian fashion label Tiffany Amber has changed with the times. Folake Akindele Coker founded Tiffany Amber in 1998, and it's now considered one of Nigeria's most influential fashion and lifestyle brands. Coker pivoted her fashion label into PPE production after she realized that a prolonged lockdown in Nigeria would impact consumer sales. This pivot has been a trend in the private sector worldwide, as companies around the globe have switched gears to supply the growing demand for PPE. Globally, the luxury market is also expected to shrink as much as 35% this year, as consumer spending sharply declines mainly due to job loss, according to consulting firm Bain and Co. To make the shift, Coker says the company first had to secure more than 15 tons of raw materials including approximately 90,000 yards of fabric, 300,000 yards of elastic, and almost a million […]

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Did You Say 3D Fashion Show? Anifa Mvuemba DID THAT

Anifa Mvuemba, designer of her fashion brand 'Hanifa', brought innovation to our screens and the world of fashion which deservedly has gone viral. On Friday May 22nd, Hanifa Official hosted a virtual fashion show for the launch of its new 10-piece collection, 'Pink Label Congo'. To give honour to her country, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Anifa shared on the brand website that her hope is that the "collection inspires all women to stand tall in their power and like the Democratic Republic of Congo, to use their history, whether pretty or painful — to redesign their future." The fashion show happened on Instagram Live but unlike any other show, it featured 3D models in a never-before-seen style strutting a runway donning each item in the collection. Social media went crazy in love for the show and the clothes […]

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