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Aloe Vera, The Natural Doctor!

Aloe Vera, The Natural Doctor!
In South America and sub-tropical Africa, Aloe Vera is well used and loved for its multitude of healing and nutritional properties. According to Wikipedia, ‘The genus is also native to the most tropical parts ...
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Must Have: Hesey Designs

Must Have: Hesey Designs
For the Afrocentric woman who appreciates style, colour and craftsmanship, Hesey Design pieces include some gorgeous must haves for the summer. Hesey Designs is a Nigerian fashion brand created in 2012 by Eseoghene ...
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Buchu Herb Blasts IBS!

Buchu Herb Blasts IBS!
Of the 53 African countries, South Africa is well considered for its botanical wealth, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cape Floral Kingdom, for example, has over 9,000 different plant species in an area of over 78,000 ...
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Rooibos, The Natural Remedy

Rooibos, The Natural Remedy
Rooibos tea hails from south Africa and has been used for generations by the Khoi and San people of South Africa to maintain healthy, glowing skin. Rooibos is a legume and grows in South Africa‘s fynbos.The tea ...
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Quann Sisters Are Queening It!

Quann Sisters Are Queening It!
Cipriana and Takenya Quann are identical twin fashionistas from Baltimore taking the fashion world by storm. Having been featured in every fashion mag of note  – we’re talking Vogue, W Magazine, Glamour, W ...
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AFW15 Celebrates Iro & Buba

AFW15 Celebrates Iro & Buba
African Fashion Week is to be held in Nigeria on 23 and 24 May 2015 and this year in celebration of the evolution of Nigerian fashion, the AFW15 Ambassador Oreka Godis has launched an exciting competition in honour of ...
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Nigerian Art Comes To Kensington

Nigerian Art Comes To Kensington
Aabru art, a leading international platform for modern and contemporary west African art, has brought its Transcending Boundaries exhibition to London and it’s on now. The exhibition began on 22 April at the ...
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London Collection Mens: Agi & Sam

London Collection Mens: Agi & Sam
London Collections: Mens takes place next month, once again giving a platform to emerging British brands and established designers whose current designs emphasise the rich cultural landscape that has inspired them. The ...
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African Jewellery: Joansu

African Jewellery: Joansu
African crafted jewellery is a must have right now. Using wax print fabric to create beautiful pieces is the latest trend in African jewellery-making and Joansu captures the beauty of the style in every collection. ...
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