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 24th through 27th 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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..!
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Embracing and Rocking the Head Wrap
The head wrap………the beauty of this unsung hero is how it can uplift even the most basic outfit into a fashionable head turner. The background of the head wrap in our local (Eswatini) setting is such that this accessory was mainly for covering the married women’s heads as a form of respect. We need to […]
Let’s celebrate Africa
Earlier on in the week we celebrated Africa Day, beautiful and wealthy Africa. For so long we have allowed ourselves to live in the shadow of the mighty “abroad” as we choose to refer to Europe and other influential continents in the world. Africa has played in the background whilst carrying the resources that run […]
Jimmy Mhlanga Shares His SA MensWear Week Experience
Its a dream for every model to catwalk at SA Mens Wear week ramp. Jimmy Mhlanga (JM) who is regarded as one of the most handsome men in Bulawayo which is the second capital city of Zimbabwe shares to Bantu Magazine the experience that he had during the SA Menswear Fashion week held this year […]
SA Designer collaborates With Lesotho Fashion House To Showcase At Common Wealth Fashion Exchange
Conceived by fashion advocate Livia Firth founder of (Eco Age) is the Common Wealth Fashion Exchange with the assistance of The Common Wealth and British Council. Is expected to draw thousands of fashion experts, designers, and stylists from 52 countries. They will be networking and showcasing the power and potential of artisan fashion skill.The event […]
WORLD MUSIC AT ITS BEST! MTN BUSHFIRE 2018 FIRST ARTISTS ANNOUNCED
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SADC Models & Designers To Grace Mpumalanga Fashion Designer Week
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