Afropolitain Magazine

12/04/2024

🇳🇦 Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president, securing 57.31% of the vote. Despite electoral challenges, she is dedicated to advancing gender equality and driving economic growth.

11/29/2024

Here’s how to make Native Okra Soup with its distinct Okpehe/Iru (Fermented Locust Beans) spice taste!We have included an ingredient list below in the order they are used:OkraStock Fish Dry Fish BeefWater Stock Cubes OnionsSaltIru/Okpehe Palm OilCrayfish Scotch Bonnet Ingredients for Eba:Water GarriWe hope you enjoy this original recipe!

11/17/2024

“I stand here as a beacon of hope.” I fight not for myself, but for Africa.” - Chidinma Adetshina.

11/07/2024

Blooming Bonds 🌸🌹🌺

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10/25/2024

𝒮𝒾𝓈𝓉ℯ𝓇𝒽ℴℴ𝒹 ♡︎ 🤎

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10/25/2024

Glow!✨Radiating beauty and confidence 🤎


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10/23/2024

Gambian Beauty 🇬🇲🤎

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10/17/2024

Nike Davies-Okundaye ( ), a pioneering Nigerian artist and textile designer, is a visionary in preserving and promoting traditional African art. Best known for her mastery of “Adire”, a Yoruba indigo-dyed textile, she has played a crucial role in reviving and modernizing this ancient craft. Her expertise in Adire has not only elevated it to the global stage but also empowered women in rural communities by teaching them the craft as a source of income.

In addition to her work with Adire, Nike is the founder of the Nike Art Gallery in Lagos, one of the largest art galleries in Africa. The gallery is a cultural treasure trove, housing over 8,000 works of art, from contemporary paintings to traditional sculptures, celebrating Nigeria’s vibrant artistic heritage. Through her gallery and workshops, Nike continues to nurture a new generation of African artists, making her a central figure in the African art world.

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📸 #5 Nike Art Gallery, Lagos
📸 #8 Osun, 1972, Embroidery by Nike Davies

10/15/2024

Featured Artist- Saïdou Dicko
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Saïdou Dicko is a contemporary artist from Burkina Faso, known for his striking works that explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage.

Saïdou is a self-taught visual artist, his art blends photography, painting, and videography, often featuring silhouetted figures to reflect the complex relationship between individuals and their environments. His use of silhouettes is inspired by his childhood as a Fulani shepherd, when he would trace the shadows of his animals onto the dirt. His latest work, “The Shadowed People” is a reflection of all these years of work and research.

Saïdou Dicko has earned several prestigious awards for his work, including the Prix Blachère at the 2006 Dakar Biennale, the Prix de la Francophonie at the African Photography Encounters in Bamako in 2007, the Fondation Thamgidi Prize in 2008, and the Off Prize of the European Union.

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10/13/2024

Sharing some beautiful family portraits to brighten your feed ✨🤎

10/12/2024

In celebration of , Ethical Fashion Initiative hosted an inspiring fashion show in Cotonou, showcasing the brilliance of 10 African designers, all sharing a deep passion for cotton.

These designers were challenged to elevate cotton fiber into extraordinary creations, using fabrics sourced through EFI’s network in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali via , , and .

With EFI’s guidance at every step—from fabric selection to the finishing touches—this event underscored the powerful collaboration between designers and artisans, spotlighting the beauty and versatility of African cotton.

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10/11/2024

Your Afro, your Crown. 🌸🌺🌹
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10/10/2024

Cynt Marshall to retire as CEO of Dallas Mavericks -

The CEO of the Dallas Mavericks will retire at the end of the year, the team announced. Effective on Dec. 31, Cynt Marshall will retire as CEO and will remain a consultant of the organization through December 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AfroBallers () “Cynt Marsh...

10/10/2024

R O Y A L T Y👸🏾💐

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10/09/2024

The Beautiful Zanzibar 💙 🇹🇿

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10/08/2024

Kenyan athlete Kipyegon Bett, a rising star and bronze medalist in the 800m at the 2017 World Championships, tragically passed away at 26 on October 6, 2024, due to kidney and liver failure.
Bett’s promising career took a challenging turn after a 2018 doping suspension, with his family sharing that it led him into a battle with depression and alcoholism.
Source: AFP

10/08/2024

This is Kenyan Fashion! 🇰🇪🤎✨

📷 by the talented

Vision brought to life by:
Creative Director: Anil Padia
Director: Michael Mwangi Maina
DOP: Fred Odede

Produced by: Iona McCreath , Rosa Luca Wakarindi

Featuring models: Akidor Doye .akidor, Yar Aguer .aguer, Shallet Jill , Nyariek Wiyual , Agnetta Asira , Nyanpath , Georgina .wanjala, Barbra , Suzie Osue

Styled by: Dalton Odiyo , Delight Mutiso .mutiso

Hair & Makeup: Jamie Kimani , Sally Shadeya , Liz Oriaro

Lighting by: Gregory Kiwo

Production Design: Mary Muko , Brian Mathenge

Casting by: Michael Mwangi Maina , Iona McCreath

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