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How Philip Udeh, founder of Füd, is fighting Sickle Cell via natural energy drinks
If you’re looking for a new and exciting drinks brand then you have to check out Füd, a natural alternative to artificial energy drinks. It...
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Top 4 African Restaurants in London
London is known for its diverse culture, delicious food options and all around inclusivity. It also has a lot of great...
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The Beach Is Calling
Our new arrivals will have you serving looks all summer long. Whether you’re going abroad or staycationing, it doesn’t mean that...
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3 reasons why you should donate blood
Today is World Blood Donor Day! Not only does donating blood save lives, it has a ton of health...
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The Millennial Guide to Picnics
Who doesn’t love a picnic? Good food, good vibes and good weather (not guaranteed if you’re in the UK). Here’s a...
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Dresses for a Sizzling Summer
Our new arrivals are jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Whether you’re into long or short dresses, sleeves or no sleeves, there’s plenty of choice! P.s there are also some jumpsuits...
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As seen on Dragons' Den - Nylah's Naturals
If you’re in the UK, you may have heard of Nylah’s Naturals on the latest season of Dragons’ Den, for...
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3 Top Nightlife Destinations in Africa
Normality is returning bit by bit and the prospect of actually going out to a club is becoming more of a reality. That’s why we’re sharing some...
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Colourful Outfits for Brighter Days
Doesn’t sunnier weather make you want to wear brighter colours? Us too! That’s why our new arrivals are full of gorgeous colours, complete with breathable and flattering silhouettes...
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Our 3 Favourite Femcare Brands
As a woman, it can be difficult knowing what brands to buy into that help you take care of your intimate...
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4 Books You Should Read
With the sheer amount of books being published all the time, picking a new one can be overwhelming to say the least. Here are 4 great books we...
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Everyday Staples You Need
Warmer weather is approaching and as much as we love our fancy dresses and sets, sometimes you just want more casual daytime outfits! Our new collection...
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Get to know the brains behind Omolola Jewellery
If you haven’t heard of Ọmọlola Jewellery, then get ready to have your world rocked. This is a brand creating beautiful West African...
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Kwaito: The Music of the Youth
Kwaito is a genre of music that emerged from South Africa during the 90s. Characteristically, it is very similar to what we know and love as house music,...
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Dresses for your summer plans
Looking for new summer dresses? We’ve answered your prayers with our new collection of stunning printed and block coloured ruched dresses. The best part? You can customise...
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Top 4 African Travel Destinations
Happy May the 17th! For those of us in England, this date holds much significance; we can finally eat indoors and shield from the British rain and...
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Nollywood in a nutshell: Why is it important?
TThe Nigerian film industry is booming! It’s characterised by its drama, exaggerated storylines and all-round ‘can’t take my eyes away’ factor. The 90’s...
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Get your vacation wardrobe ready!
With June being around the corner, and the promise of warmer weather, it’s time to get your vacation wardrobe ready. Whether...
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Bògòlanfini: The Mud Cloth
Ever heard of mud cloth and been confused as to what it was? Well we’re here to clear up your confusion. Mud cloth,...
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It takes a village to build a business
We’ve all heard of the phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ well it also takes a village to build a...
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Channel your wild child in our new animal print collection!
Love animal print? Well then you’ll love our new collection! We’re bringing you all the prints from leopard to zebra! Bring out your...
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Mansa Musa: The richest man to ever live
The battle for the title of the world’s richest man is so removed from most of our realities that it is almost trivial....
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3 Must-Have Hair Masks For Natural Hair
For those of you who are transitioning or even natural hair veterans, it can be hard knowing what products to use - there’s...
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Your Date Night Looks
With May around the corner and restrictions easing, you may find yourself in need of new date night looks. With our...
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Meet Las Olas, the brand changing the face of rum
We chatted with Samuel Williams, one of the co-founders of British premium spiced rum brand Las Olas to hear about the highs and...
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4 Instagram Accounts to Follow
Getting bored of your feed and looking for new pages to follow? Check out these 4 great accounts to diversify your timeline.
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Spring staples you'll want in your wardrobe!
Our new releases are great transitional pieces! From shirts to trousers and dresses, we’ve covered all areas so you guys can look your...
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Copper Dust: Designing the African Narrative
Vanessa Agyemang, the founder of interior design studio Copper Dust, talks to us about how her Ghanaian heritage has influenced her and why...
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The birth of Grass-fields
As I made the journey to the airport, I was in a somber mood. I couldn’t believe that my dreams had slipped away....
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The co-ords and corsets of your dreams
As the weather warms up, it can be difficult knowing what to wear. That’s where our co-ords come in! We all have those...
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Nicola Lespeare on the importance of Black representation in art
We interviewed Nicola Lespeare, founder of Nicola Lespeare Greeting Cards to get her thoughts on the importance of Black representation in everyday art...
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From the bottom to the top... and back again
For my remaining time in the UK, I did what I had set out to do - work and study. I managed to...
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Fall in love with these Limited Edition Kaftans!
You asked and we listened - new kaftans are available on the site now! We know you guys are big fans of our...
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The piece of paper that changed everything...
This piece of paper can only be described as a lifeline, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw it! I remember that...
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Our Must-Have New Arrivals
It’s officially the last day of March which also means that it’s the last day of our anniversary sale. We still have many...
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Meet Ricki Lawal, The Founder of Selfmade Candle
Selfmade Candle started as a passion project for Ricki Lawal during lockdown last year as a way to keep her wellness up. When...