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Founder of AWP Network, Mary Olushoga to Speak at Georgetown University

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Mary Olushoga, Founder of AWP Network will speak at Georgetown University on November 12, 2018.  She will lead the workshop on \”Leveraging Women’s Power for Economic Growth in Africa.\” The Africa Forum (TAF) in collaboration with the African Studies Department and Young African Professionals (YAP DC) convenes thought leaders from different academic and professional backgrounds …

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Fashion Entrepreneurs to Host ‘Storytellers in Fashion’ Event

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Storytellers In FashionTM sheds light on the creative experience and inspiration behind various 54 Kingdom designs, and is reflected through oral and visual presentations, while providing a home for other emerging Pan-African artists to share their stories through creative outlets such as music, dance, visual art, poetry, film, comedy, and more. 54 Kingdoms is an apparel and …

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INKA Accessories To Establish Arts and Research Institute For Women in Ghana

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We have trained over 100 young people, mostly women, not only from Ghana but visiting tourists as well. Out of this group, some have gone on to establish their own businesses creating employment for themselves and others. Founder of INKA Accessories, Irene Naa KorKoi Armah has expressed her commitment to establish a creative Arts and Research …

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Fashion Entrepreneurs to Host \’Storytellers in Fashion\’ Event

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Launched in 2012, Storytellers In FashionTM sheds light on the creative process and inspiration behind various 54 Kingdoms designs, reflected through oral and visual presentations, in addition to performances from other artists sharing their stories. 54 Kingdoms is an apparel and accessory company that brings the Pan-African creative, history, and culture to the doorstep of global …

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How Technology is Making African Fashion More Accessible

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Let’s put these numbers into perspective, mobile devices account for 37 percent of our overall website traffic and 23 percent of sales. Of course, technology plays a huge role in enhancing our business process and operations. We were one of the first Pan-African inspired fashion houses to launch a mobile app for iOS devices (iPhones, iPads, …

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Fashion Entrepreneur Launches Luxury Brand With Kickstarter Campaign

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Founded on a mission to create jobs for local artisans in Kenya, fashion entrepreneur Mugo Muna started borawear.com after graduating from Cornell University. Bora Wear is a luxury fashion brand for African men. The company makes one-of-a-kind handmade belts and employs a community of local Kenyan artisans to handcraft each buckle through a sand casting …

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