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'Aso Oke: The Woven Beauty,' Tunde Owolabi's New Exhibition In Lagos
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'Aso Oke: The Woven Beauty,' Tunde Owolabi's New Exhibition In Lagos

Tunde Owolabi's 'Aso Oke - The Woven Beauty' is on display November 16th- 22nd at the Red Door Contemporary Art Gallery in Lagos.

Ikiré Jones' Of Saints And Savages
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Ikiré Jones' Of Saints And Savages

Ikiré Jones presents its Fall/Winter 2014 collection, 'Of Saints and Savages,' in a series of short stories.

Nigerian Sound Artist Emeka Ogboh Brings His Lagos Danfo Bus To NYC
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Nigerian Sound Artist Emeka Ogboh Brings His Lagos Danfo Bus To NYC

Nigerian sound artist Emeka Ogboh brings his Lagos Danfo bus to NYC for a special installment at "Meet The Africa Center" in Harlem.

Nigerian Mother/Daughter Labels Deola Sagoe & Clan At NYFW S/S15
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Nigerian Mother/Daughter Labels Deola Sagoe & Clan At NYFW S/S15

Deola Sagoe and Clan present SS15 collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week (NYFW Spring/Summer 2015).

David Tlale Presents S/S 15 With Tyson Beckford At Mercedes-Benz NYFW
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David Tlale Presents S/S 15 With Tyson Beckford At Mercedes-Benz NYFW

South African designer David Tlale presents Spring/Summer 2015 with Tyson Beckford at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week (NYFW).

Africa Fashion Week New York 2014 In Photos
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Africa Fashion Week New York 2014 In Photos

Okayafrica recaps Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) 2014 during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015.

William Okpo Presents Okpo Academy Picture Day At NYFW S/S 2015
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William Okpo Presents Okpo Academy Picture Day At NYFW S/S 2015

Darlene and Lizzy Okpo's William Okpo presented Okpo Academy Picture Day Class of SS15 during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015.

Mawusi's Hair Accessories
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Mawusi's Hair Accessories

Ghanaian-American label Mawusi hair accessories

Okayafrica's New York Fashion Week Guide
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Okayafrica's New York Fashion Week Guide

Okayafrica's New York Fashion Week Guide featuring William Okpo, Azede-Jean Pierre, and more.

Lalesso Unveils Resort Collection 2015
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Lalesso Unveils Resort Collection 2015

Cape Town Fashion Week 2015 unveils first Lalesso Resort Collection

Humans Of New York In The DRC
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Humans Of New York In The DRC

See photos from Humans of New York photographer Brandon Stanton's Kinshasa portrait series for his 50-day United Nations World Tour.

'Ruka (to braid/to knit/to weave)' Explores The African Hair Braiding Salon
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'Ruka (to braid/to knit/to weave)' Explores The African Hair Braiding Salon

Nontsikelelo Mutiti explores African hair braiding salons in her recent 'Ruka (to braid/to knit/to weave)' at Recess in SoHo.

W Magazine Dubs Rihanna 'World's Wildest Style Icon'
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W Magazine Dubs Rihanna 'World's Wildest Style Icon'

The issues with Rihanna W Magazine's editorial spread World's Wildest Style Icon

'FRAMED' Documentary Explores The Images & Myths That Cast A Continent As A Victim
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'FRAMED' Documentary Explores The Images & Myths That Cast A Continent As A Victim

FRAMED documentary investigates what's behind the West's fascination with "saving Africa"

Instagramming The Diaspora
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Instagramming The Diaspora

Okayafrica looks at ten of the best accounts Instagramming Africa and the Diaspora, including work from Mambu Bayoh and Francis Kokoroko.

Art Comes First x Rule Of Three's 'Disciplines of Dressing' Series
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Art Comes First x Rule Of Three's 'Disciplines of Dressing' Series

Art Comes First edifies the standard wardrobe in a series of six short films with Rule Of Three.

Ghanaian Model Adwoa Aboah Stars In 'Hot Love'
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Ghanaian Model Adwoa Aboah Stars In 'Hot Love'

We Are Shining releases "Hot Love" music video featuring Ghanaian model Adwoa Aboah.

William Okpo Teases Fall 2014 Collection
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William Okpo Teases Fall 2014 Collection

William Okpo shares Fall 2014 sneak peek on Instagram