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The talented visual artist Prince Gyasi who uses his iPhone

The representation of the world as unseen on a day-to-day through the lens is so admirable. Photography has grown in leaps and bounds over the centuries since the invention of the camera in the 1800s. Invention has continued to introduce a myriad other technological innovation like the cellphone which also comes with camera inclusion.  We […]

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Award winning Fashion Influencer King Levi Dapper on fashion and business growth.

To be recognized as the International Fashion Influencer for the year 2020 in Ghana goes to show the impact this influencer has in the fashion space as Ghana is known to be a very fashion-forward country in the continent. A Mozambican-born global citizen who has managed to build a reputable brand for himself, King Levi […]

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From South Africa to the world – Ms. Nomzamo Mbatha

Nomzamo Mbatha, the South African-born actress, and human rights activist has gone way over the imaginable radar to attain her dreams. She continues to inspire without restraint as seen in her latest debut in the movie Coming to America 2. A legendary movie that was known by most late 80s and early 90s youths. The […]

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The beautifully ingenious Zambian Fashion line – Mangishi Doll

Mangishi Doll (MD) is a purely African online shop that supplies varied clothing garments predominantly made with the the enchanting African print fabrics. The brand was founded by designer Kapasa Musonda  Zambian born lady. Mangishi Doll was set in motion in 2012 but finally came to life in 2015. The appeal of this brand is […]

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Full figured model Miss Curvy Lala shares on her passion.

We caught up with the beautiful Lala Tshabalala who goes by the name Miss Curvy Lala. She is making waves in different platforms where she is making massive influence. She has left an unforgettable imprint in the plus size modeling industry, an industry she was not intentional on entering but has owned it like the […]

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Model Ncedisa Sihlongonyane – a fierce yet gentle leader

The humble Eswatini born former beauty pageant board member  and model Ms. Ncedisa Sihlongnyane opens up to share some of her experiences as a model. She also emphasized the importance of acquiring education as part of the personal growth strategy. Served as a board member for the Miss Eswatini Beauty Pageant and now invested in […]

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Dynamic and Eccentric Eswatini Model – Nolwazi Snowee Simelane

Naturally talented people have the innate ability to venture into any of their desires and soar. One such talent is Swazi born model Nolwazi “Snowee” Simelane whose career has taken dominance not just in The Kingdom of Eswatini but has been recognized world over. Her career began under the Top Models agency in Eswatini where […]

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Model of the week: Senegal born Oumar Goumala

We zoom into the young and upcoming Senegal born model who has in the short time that he has been in the industry got affiliated to world class brands like Christian Dior and Dolce & Gabbana. Modeling was not always an aspiration for this young man but he became aware of his potential when his […]

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Dumebi Iyamah – Canadian based Nigerian designer

Dumebi Iyamah the Canadian based Nigerian who is the visionary behind Andrea Iyamah collection line. The Andrea Iyamah brand produces items that celebrate the eccentric African culture as well as ready to wear custom-made event dresses. Like most designers, designing is like a calling to Dumebi as she started her love for fashion from a […]

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Interview with Fashion Dash Couture

We are excited to be profiling a brand that has intensely grown into a renowned household empire Fashion Dash Couture. Behind this powerhouse is the buoyant Mbali Nxumalo who hails from the beautiful Kingdom of Eswatini. The founder and owner of this thriving brand  has successfully pioneered unconventional ways of trade plugging into the digitized […]

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CALIFORNIA’S 1st NEW ERA VIRTUAL FASHION WEEK EXHIBITS LOCAL & GLOBAL TALENT

We are excited to announce the New Era virtual week presented by the Award-Winning Fashion Community Week this September 24​th​ through 27​th​ in San Francisco. It is the first of its kind in California, that will present a global fashion conference, two days of runway shows featuring local and international emergent designers; followed by a […]

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LUJU FOOD & LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL – A RETURN TO AFRICAN FUTURE

Oh yes it indeed lived up to its name depicting so much lifestyle and food displays. The most amazing part was that of the fashion, boy oh boy! There is something endearing in the way Africans adorn themselves. The beauty of Africa has gone beyond just their landscape and we have seen an emerging impeccable […]

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MR Zimbabwe To Catwalk At SAMenswear Week

South African Menswear Week which is a platform set aside for development and promotion of menswear within the African continent.The event takes place in Capetown, South Africa twice a year with men’s wear being showcased across the South Africa Menswear week’s ramp. This year the event is taking place from the of 8th February to the-10th of […]

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Mtv Africa Music Awards 2016 Red Carpet Pictures

Africa’s biggest music award MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 took place on 22 October 2016 at The Dome in Johannessburg and some of Africa’s biggest celebrities were in attendance. Below are some photos from the red carpet of the event.  

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Zambia Fashion Week 2016 – Pictures

A good number Fashion enthusiasts thronged to Mulungushi International Conference Centre for Zambia Fashion Week 2016 that opened on Thursday October 13th and whose grand finale was on Saturday 15th October . This year’s guest designer was Paledi Segapo from South Africa . He has dressed South African celebrities such as Donald (Musician) ,  Melusi Mbele (Actor) ,Proverb ( Idols SA […]

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Zambia’s Mo Creations & Couture @ Accra Fashion Week 2016

Never has Ghana witnessed such a spectacular fashion event, Accra Fashion Week 2016 definitely brought to the nation a host of fabulous collections and designers from around the continent. The 5 day long event featured designers from Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, USA, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa and more.

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Designer Spotlight: Botswana Fashion Designer Nikiwe Gaorekwe

Nikiwe Gaorekwe is a 24 year old fashion designer from Botswana who dropped her Bachelor of Science studies to pursue Fashion. Without any formal education for fashion she learnt all her design skills from people around her as well as online tutorials. She hopes her brand will encourage the youth to follow their passions as that is the best way to live a successful and fulfilled […]

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The ALCATEL POP STAR is the ultimate accessory at Zambia Fashion Week

Johannesburg, October 12, 2016 – ALCATEL, a sponsor of this year’s Zambia Fashion Week, will be showcasing its stylish new full featured POP STAR smartphones and fashion forward wood and denim interchangeable covers. Young designers and trend setters will once again be able to enjoy the beauty and creativity of couture wear at Zambia Fashion […]

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7 Top Southern African Fashion Designers Showcased At African Union Headquarters

An African fashion reception was witnessed on September 13-15 at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa showcasing designers from across the continent. Top designers — one each from 30 African countries — were represented. The following seven Southern African fashion designers showcased at the event: 1.Khosi Nkosi Fashion House, South Africa In their own words, Khosi Nkosi […]

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KFC Swaziland Lihiya Style Promotion – Swenka Ngelihiya Lakho

The kingdom of swaziland is gearing up to celebrate 48 years of independence on the 6th of September. KFC Swaziland is inviting the Swazi nation to participate in this exciting KFC Lihiya Style Celebration, #SwenkaNgelihiyaLakho, showcasing creative and fashionable styling of the Swazi lihiya as a way of celebrating independance day. The KFC Lihiya Style […]

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Africa Fashion Week London 2015 – Day One Designers: LIHIYA

Dumile and Tivamile Dlamini are sisters from the Kingdom of Swaziland and are currently residing in Taipei, Taiwan. Along with their brother, the sisters co-founded and are designers for LIHIYA, which means covering. Lihiya is an initiative to help craftsman and women from the Kingdom of Swaziland and other rural areas globally, generate income through […]

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Bantu Magazine Writing Team

Please read these guidelines: Bantu Magazine is looking for committed writers, with writing skills and passion to regularly submit fresh, interesting material to Bantu Magazine. By “regularly” we mean at least once in two weeks. Bantu Magazine offers writers the opportunity to see their work professionally edited and published on our online  magazine. Please note that we do not offer compensation […]

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Stylists We Love – Zamaswazi Stylist Brian Lehang

The SuitableMan, Brian Lehang’s story began at Retlile Primary School in Soweto, when he and a group of friends decided to dress like gentlemen to impress their peers and teachers. “We used to be naughty boys at school and just before graduating we realised that we needed to do something that would get our names into […]

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Meet The Top 12 – Miss Botswana 2016

Miss Botswana will crown this year’s queen in just 2 weeks. The lucky lady will then represent Botswana at the Miss World 2016 pageant that will take place in Washington D.C. on December 20th. The 12 ladies will compete for the crown on July 29th 2016. Bantu Magazine wishes them all the best..Good luck! MB20 – PHATSIMO BAOAGI […]

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Stylists We Love – Batswana style duo GaTsh Fros

These Batswana trendsetters, besides being business partners, Tsholo Dikobe (left) and Gaone Mothibi are “inseparable” best friends. Their brand name comes from their names, Ga – the first two letters of Gaone’s name, and then Tsh – first three letters of Tsholo’s name . So combined it’s GaTsh Fros — ‘fros’ for their Afros!”. They are shaping a very bright future […]

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Here’s what Mzansi Celebs wore at the 2016 YOU Spectacular Awards

The 2016 YOU Spectacular Awards took place on Saturday night at the Emperors Palace. Comedian Anne Hirsch brought her unique style to the proceedings as host of the show. TV/Radio Personality – Bonang Matheba was the big winner for the night , walking away with four awards including ‘Most Stylish Female Celeb’ and ‘Social Media […]

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MEET THE TOP 12: SD’s TOP PHOTOGENIC MODEL 2017

  Here are your SD’s Top Photogenic Model 2017 Top 12 Finalists that will be competing for the grand cash prize..!

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Stylists We Love – The Dynamic Jewelcoza

Growing up in Nhlangano, Swaziland with her very stylish granny, style is nothing new to her, as her granmother taught her a lot about the importance of branding. Nthabiseng Khoza is a young and dynamic image consultant, interior designer, Glam Corner editor, Stylist and Fashion buyer, who has a passion for helping women to look their best where beauty and […]

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Designer Spotlight – Swazi Fashion Designer Phiwase Nxumalo

Phiwase Nxumalo, is the third of five children born and raised in Swaziland with a passion for the creative arts. Her collections accommodate diverse clientele from very different backgrounds, dynamics and sizes. With a brand thats creating a firestorm in South Africa, Swazi designer Phiwase Nxumalo’s brand  is the talk on everyone’s lips, as Swaziland’s budding line that has successfully infiltrated the market. […]

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Designer Spotlight: Bokang Lehabe | Bookha Creations

Bokang Lehabe is the embodiment of the success story we all love to hear. The Bookha Creations founder was born in the rural village of Ganyesa in North West province, South Africa, Lehabe started his schooling in Vryburg and later matriculated in Bloemfontein. He now holds a Marketing degree, as well as a B.A degree […]

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See The Sexiest African Fashion Swimwear Collection : Öfuurë – OSÉ COLLECTION

This swimwear designer from Nigeria who recently set the internet on fire with African print swimwear. We know little about this designer, except the fact her collection has picked up steam. Also not sure where you can buy her outfits but you can whatsapp them or message her at http://www.instagram.com/ofuure or https://www.facebook.com/ofuure. See a few […]

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A Pretty Jungle Queen: Toju Foyeh’s Designs x Bonang Matheba

The collaborative effort of the two ladies – titled ‘Toju Foyeh x Bonang Matheba’ – was shot at the Lekki Conservation Centre by the talented Obi Somto. With makeup by makeup maestro, Funmi Olurinola of Abeke makeovers. About the pieces created, Toju Foyeh said that all the pieces in the collection were inspired by Bonang. […]

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4000 SOCIETY: THE MOST STYLISH CREW IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

There’s nothing cooler than a group of guys stalking the streets with swagger. With that in mind, we looked at Zakes Bantwini and the 4000 society. Zakes and a group of gentlemen have formed the 4000 society. A group of well-dressed men who take nothing for granted in the fashion game. Here are a few of […]

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Look Of The Month: Zee Dlamini’s Aurora Inspired Presidential Inauguration Ball Gown

There are a couple of times when we think The Chief Glammy executes a flawless look. This is one of those times. Her Aurora Inspired Ball Gown at the Taiwan presidential inauguration seriously takes our breath away. Who is Zee Dlamini? The Chief Glammy is a commercial and editorial fashion stylist and the founder of Glam Chic […]

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Africa’s Very Own Rising Star London Based Zimbabwean Model Natasha Ndlovu

Natasha Ndlovu is a Zimbabwean model, blogger and photographer based in London, England. She writes about fashion, photography, beauty and travel, as well as shares her experiences working in the fashion industry. With a BA in Visual Arts from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, Natasha is fluent in English, Ndebele, Spanish and French, […]

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TV Personality Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa Launches a Chic Maternity Range

Actress and TV presenter, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has launched a clothing brand with a comfort and trend base for pregnant women. Mlotshwa’s clothing line has a departure from her personal experience; she is currently expecting her second child and wants to ensure that style is the last concern for soon-to-be mothers. “Finding the right fit […]

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South African textile designer Sindiso Khumalo Autumn/Winter Collection

Sindiso Khumalo is a South African textile designer living and working in Hackney, London. Central St Martins graduate, Khumalo, studied architecture at the University of Cape Town prior to moving to London, where she went onto study a Masters in Design for Textile Futures. Sindiso Khumalo founded her eponymous label in 2012, with a  focus […]

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Zimbabwean designer Tayamika Mahachi Spring Summer collection

British fashion brand, Tamayika, by Zimbabwean designer Petronella Tayamika Mahachi releases colorful Spring Summer collection titled, The Socialite. In the collection, the models are donned in wrap dresses, Flare skirts with asymmetrical hem, Cape crop tops with thigh high slits, Strapless crop tops with peplum pants, shirt dresses, high low skirts and tops, and bikini […]

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Ghana introduces African fabric school uniforms

Ghana has gone on to actualize the dream to grow Africa from within. Ghana produces their own fabrics through their textile industry and have decided that all schools wear the local fabric for their uniform. This move comes at a time when Africans are embracing and loving who they are and harnessing their resources to […]

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