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Ekinken Observes

The Rebranding of Cultural Hairstyles: Good or Bad?

Peace Eke-Efeme 7/22/26 Peace Eke-Efeme 7/22/26

The Rebranding of Cultural Hairstyles: Good or Bad?

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Diaspora Designers: An Analysis Of Their Overall Impact On The African Continent

Peace Eke-Efeme 7/17/26 Peace Eke-Efeme 7/17/26

Diaspora Designers: An Analysis Of Their Overall Impact On The African Continent

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Fashion Supply Chains in Africa: Where Are the Missing Factories?

Peace Eke-Efeme 7/14/26 Peace Eke-Efeme 7/14/26

Fashion Supply Chains in Africa: Where Are the Missing Factories?

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What Makes a Garment Timeless? African Designers Have Their Own Answer

Precious Akpevba 7/11/26 Precious Akpevba 7/11/26

What Makes a Garment Timeless? African Designers Have Their Own Answer

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On Clothes and Self-Esteem

Precious Akpevba 7/11/26 Precious Akpevba 7/11/26

On Clothes and Self-Esteem

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What’s Wrong With Repeating Clothes? The Myth of “New Fit” Culture

Precious Akpevba 7/10/26 Precious Akpevba 7/10/26

What’s Wrong With Repeating Clothes? The Myth of “New Fit” Culture

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Influencers, Celebrities, and the Changing Face of Runway Shows

Precious Akpevba 7/10/26 Precious Akpevba 7/10/26

Influencers, Celebrities, and the Changing Face of Runway Shows

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The Hidden Cost of Fabric: Why Africa Imports What It Can Produce

Peace Eke-Efeme 7/9/26 Peace Eke-Efeme 7/9/26

The Hidden Cost of Fabric: Why Africa Imports What It Can Produce

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The Hidden Labour of African Couture

Precious Akpevba 7/9/26 Precious Akpevba 7/9/26

The Hidden Labour of African Couture

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When Fashion Goes Viral

Precious Akpevba 7/8/26 Precious Akpevba 7/8/26

When Fashion Goes Viral

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The Rise of African Fashion Cities: What Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg Are Getting Right

Peace Eke-Efeme 7/7/26 Peace Eke-Efeme 7/7/26

The Rise of African Fashion Cities: What Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg Are Getting Right

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Why Ayra Starr's Gèlè Era Sent Me Down a Yoruba Fashion Rabbit Hole

Precious Akpevba 7/7/26 Precious Akpevba 7/7/26

Why Ayra Starr's Gèlè Era Sent Me Down a Yoruba Fashion Rabbit Hole

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The Politics of Presentation in African Life

Precious Akpevba 6/25/26 Precious Akpevba 6/25/26

The Politics of Presentation in African Life

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Soft Life, Hard Economics: The Aesthetic vs The Reality of Soft Life in Nigeria

Precious Akpevba 6/22/26 Precious Akpevba 6/22/26

Soft Life, Hard Economics: The Aesthetic vs The Reality of Soft Life in Nigeria

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Cultural IP: Protecting African Fashion in a Copy-Paste World

Peace Eke-Efeme 6/19/26 Peace Eke-Efeme 6/19/26

Cultural IP: Protecting African Fashion in a Copy-Paste World

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How South African Bodies Became Fashion’s Ultimate Hourglass Ideal

Precious Akpevba 6/18/26 Precious Akpevba 6/18/26

How South African Bodies Became Fashion’s Ultimate Hourglass Ideal

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The Evolution of Ankara Print: From Dutch Wax to Pan-African Symbol – A Masterclass in Cultural Reclamation

Pauline Afande 6/17/26 Pauline Afande 6/17/26

The Evolution of Ankara Print: From Dutch Wax to Pan-African Symbol – A Masterclass in Cultural Reclamation

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The Return of “Put Together”: Why Effortless Dressing Is No Longer Effortless

Precious Akpevba 6/16/26 Precious Akpevba 6/16/26

The Return of “Put Together”: Why Effortless Dressing Is No Longer Effortless

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The Disconnect Between Nigerian Fashion and Nigerian Weather

Precious Akpevba 6/16/26 Precious Akpevba 6/16/26

The Disconnect Between Nigerian Fashion and Nigerian Weather

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Nollywood & Fashion: A Dynamic Tapestry of Style, Identity, and Global Influence

Pauline Afande 6/15/26 Pauline Afande 6/15/26

Nollywood & Fashion: A Dynamic Tapestry of Style, Identity, and Global Influence

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