An Afrocentric magazine that prides itself in highlighting the heritage of Africa's diverse cultures.
The essence of the I Am Ashanti magazine is to reflect Africa's beauty through contemporary art, modern fashion, travel, lifestyle, and current affairs.
Congratulations to DJ Black Coffee, a South African DJ, on winning his first Grammy award for the Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for his album, Subconsciously.
He is the most awarded DJ in Africa.
He is the first African DJ to go on a world tour.
He is the first African DJ to win a Grammy and BET Award.
Hey Mr DJ, keep playing that song! We see you and we celebrate you.
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is a cultural pioneer who promotes intersectionality as a circular fashion guiding philosophy. In 2015, she launched her own Contemporary Sustainable label, which is known for reinterpreted white shirts, colorful designs that pay homage to her multi-cultural ancestry, and size inclusive styles that are balanced between androgyny and a bohemian vibe. Her ethereal creations have been featured in cities such as Tokyo, Paris, New York, London, Milan, Bangkok, and Porto, and she has garnered numerous awards for them. Anyango is a forward-thinking designer who is experimenting with new technologies to develop biodegradable textiles.
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SLAAAAYAGE
It’s a “take no prisoners” kinda week
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IMPRINT 2021/22 : AFRICA IS NOT A TREND
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Wishing it stayed Sunday for the whole week 🕊
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Commander-in-chief ✨
- The blazer is designed with an oversized, boxy fit and is designed with peak lapels and a single-breasted button closure. At the front, there are two large patch pockets with flap, and one features an embroidery.
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Our Editorial Pick for the African Icon Editorial (link in bio)
has embarked on a mission to show their love for our earth by creating bedding that is both environmentally friendly and luxurious. The linen is constructed from biodegradable materials, so you can honestly rest easy knowing you’re helping the environment.
So what is it?
100% heavenly pure linen bedding.
What does it do?
Shepherd will entice you into a peaceful meadow. A peaceful haven with soft meadows of green grass, azure skies filled with birds, and soothing breezes that will lull you to sleep.
Why we love it...
Shepherd is a 100 percent pure linen collection made from the finest flax. It’s enzyme-washed to give it a wonderful, comfortable feel the instant it meets your skin, and the longer you sleep in it, the softer it gets. It’s light and airy in the summer, but cozy in the winter. .
Visit them at www.shepherd-store.com
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Squad goals but make it fashion 😎
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Meet the I Am Ashanti magazine Team!
We're going LIVE this Sunday (GMT +2). Tune in and get to know the faces behind the brand.
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The AfroRomance Collection is a sequel to AJABENG’s debut full collection Anthology and seeks to further develop aesthetic themes first introduced by the former collection. It is a nostalgic ode to unfiltered romantic African love as intimately captured by the lenses of the continent’s most celebrated visual artists.
Learn more about how designer and creative director, Travis Obeng-Casper, has made .gh international and what motives him.
Link in bio 😉
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You are either born with it or you earn it, what is it?
C L A S S ✨
Link in bio for more on how to earn it and live it..
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“I had to ponder long and hard about the path I wanted to take with my client range. I knew that I had to get out of my comfort zone and produce beautiful patterns to succeed.” - Wesley Ruiters
Link in bio for more on and his journey on becoming an upcoming designer to watch!!!
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AFRICAN ICONS - Celebrating African Success Stories. ✨
In this issue we celebrate African creatives that have continued to dominate their respective industries within our continent and beyond. Despite the challenges they have each faced at some point in their careers one thing they have in common is their genuine desire to make a difference within Africa. They have each created a platform that has been a source of inspiration for other creatives who aspire to occupy the same spaces as they do.
Link in bio for more!!!
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AFRICAN ICONS - Celebrating African Success Stories. ✨
As we close off another trying year since the pandemic, let us all aspire to be the change that we want to see. As individuals we are amazing but as a collective, we are unstoppable. Together we are a tribe, together we are Ashanti.
Link in bio for more!!!
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AFRICAN ICONS - Celebrating African Success Stories. ✨
In this issue we celebrate African creatives that have continued to dominate their respective industries within our continent and beyond. Despite the challenges they have each faced at some point in their careers one thing they have in common is their genuine desire to make a difference within Africa. They have each created a platform that has been a source of inspiration for other creatives who aspire to occupy the same spaces as they do.
Link in bio for more!!!
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ALERT: NEW LINK IN BIO! 🚨🚨
Our final editorial for 2021 is available to read now, (unveil the new cover design). AFRICAN ICONS is a celebration of African success stories featuring:
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Our amazing collaboration 👏🏽👏🏽
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Have you heard 😎😎
adidas x IVY PARK Announces Its Fifth Collection
Described by some as a club, others as a collective, HALLS of IVY is a boundless, unconfined place where everyone is welcome. The campaign features Beyoncé, Natalia Bryant, Ava Phillippe, Deacon Phillippe, James Harden and Jalen Green alongside a cast of diverse models.
Click the link in bio for more ☕️
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To celebrate the brands featured in our Art Meets Fashion editorial we are giving away a hamper worth over R5000!!
The prize includes: designer clothing, beauty brands, accessories, pamper products and if that’s not enough we have some of Africa’s best alcohol brands included.
How to enter in 1,2,3,4
1. To stand a chance to win this amazing hamper, simply click the link in bio and list each product from the brands featured in our latest editorial in the comments below
2.Follow:
3.Tag your friends in the comments
4.Share this post your Stories
Winner and hamper details will be announced on the 30 November 2021
*T&Cs apply
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Local businesses are some of the best businesses, and our favourite product from our recent issue is a stunning jewellery range made in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa.
Click the link in bio and find out more on why made it as our editorial pick.
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Fuata Moyo is a Swahili phrase meaning “to follow the heart”. Based in Cape Town, is a brand and production company that combines art and fashion to create unique pieces with personality. Co-owned by siblings, Kabambi, Martine, Lucien and Tshimaro Mbiola, who come from a creatively gifted family with art and design embedded in their DNA. The brand offers an array of styles from fashion, accessories to art, as well as experiences that include the customisation of jackets, sneakers or anything your heART desires.
Click link in bio and read more on this talented family!!
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Could this be a possible competition, swipe for more details 😏😏
Check out our stories …..
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"It always hits different when he does it, only the best” 😏😏
If comfortable was a person 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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"Honey crouch, but make it fashion” 😏😏
For more on how to recreate some of this swag, click the link in bio for more on how to pull some of the looks effortlessly.
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You can't sit with us 😏
Wanna join us, click the link in bio on where to get the best swag. You are welcome 😎
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We are nicer when we like our outfits 😏
For more on how to recreate some of this swag, click the link in bio for more on how to pull some of the looks effortlessly.
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"Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping." – Bo Derek
For more on how to recreate some of this swag, click the link in bio for more on how to pull some of the looks effortlessly.
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The rise of Sam Ajibade, founder and CEO of and
Our takes us on his entrepreneurial journey and highlights the power of collaboration. Click the bio for more…
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Here’s a good way to start the week off - we’ve got our this week and we’ve got our eyes on Mikael Cummings aka .kael
We could not help ourselves with this one 🙈 there’s something distracting about his appearance and we’re not sure if it’s his face or the balls in the picture 👀🏀. Whatever it is we’re definitely huge fans of him and we enjoy his feed! Tell us, who are you crushing on this Monday
Once again it’s time for the weekend! Are you excited!? We know we are.
It’s time to sit back and enjoy! And here’s how we’re enjoying it.
For the skin.. we’ve been looking at and it’s looking very promising. We also found out that dark inner thighs will be a myth after using it. How exciting? Let’s check it out!
We have been eyeing for a while and we’re keen for a taste! Let’s try out some gin this weekend!
Have you checked out the beautiful jewelry from ? We just saw the pearl drop earrings and we’re absolutely in love!
We’ve just seen the trailer for the Boxing Day Movie () and we’re extremely excited for this! It’s just too bad we have to wait over a month for it 💔
Lastly, we’re still giving our latest issue a read. What’s your favourite piece?
We hope you stay safe and have an awesome weekend! Don’t forget to let us know what you’ll be up to in the comments below 😉
Our for the week is this stunner .
She recently released her latest EP, Water & Garri, and we have not stopped listening! It’s definitely grabbed our attention with features from Brandy, Rich King & Nas.
Did we also mention she’s got a sick sense of fashion? Her ‘fits make a perfect lookbook!
This week’s motivation seeing as Monday was cancelled in the world of social media 🌚.
“I found that everytime i asked for permission the answer tended to be no, so i had to make my own yeses.”
- Issa Rae 🧡
Happy October and of course, happy Friday!
We hope this weekend will be eventful! As usual we’ve got a list of things that we’re excited about and we hope you look into them too!
What are you sipping on this weekend? We’ve decided to sip on some this evening.
Have you see ’s newest collection? We’ve only left one photo for you all but we promise you it all looks amazing - give the page a look and be amazed!
We’re also enjoying ’s new song Somebody’s Son. This is from the recently released EP Water & Garri - we think you should give it a listen!
Have you given our issue a read? We promise, you will love it! This months edition is all about Street Art meets Fashion and our editorial is *chef’s kiss*
Whether you are winding down or turning up, we hope you enjoy your weekend! We’ll be back with some more suggestions soon!
Enjoy
Avril Moses, also known as Mbali to most, is the brains behind amazing brand . We can easily go on about the amazing things she’s done, one being the light in an incredibly dark time, but we’d be spoiling our feature article for you 😉.
Do check out the editorial in our bio for more!
Our Man Crush Monday is one of our model faves - King.
We’ve enjoyed seeing his face in the latest editorial and we hope you did as well 😍🤩.
We hope you read our latest issue. You can find it in the link in our bio now!
We bring you our newest editorial
STREET ART MEETS FASHION. Link in bio for more!!!
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We bring you our newest editorial: STREET ART MEETS FASHION.
Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to this work of art!
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We bring you our newest editorial: STREET ART MEETS FASHION.
Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to this work of art!
The Team
Creative Direction
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Graphic Designer
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We hope you’re fully prepared for this long weekend! We’ve got a few things that we’re excited for this weekend – one of them being our long awaited issue!
We’re focusing on a lot of self care this week, so we’re eyeing the Sprinkle of Ebony candles! We know you can’t smell or feel anything at the moment, but just imagine the goodness that are these candles!
Are you fully prepped with your outfits this weekend? Worry not! You’re sorted for the next one! We’ve got our eyes on a few items and we can’t get over how affordable they are. What do you say? Let’s get to shopping!
We’re dying to get our hands on ’s book! We’ve been following her interviews and reading some snippets and we’re overly excited! Have you checked it out?
We’re in love with ’s latest album, Planet Her, but let’s talk about the afro beats inspired Woman. It’s taken over on Reels and TikTok and we can definitely tell why! We hope you’ve given the album a listen!
We’ve been watching the newest season on S*x Education and they’ve outdone themselves once again! Check it out on , you won’t regret it!
Finally we’re super excited for our newest issue coming out tomorrow! Have you guessed what it could be? Worry not, we’re only a few days.
Lastly, we want to wish you guys a lovely and safe long weekend. We expect nothing but good memories and fun times – so let us know what you’re doing this weekend!
We’re keeping todays Woman Crush Wednesday local.
The world finally sees Thuso Mbedu the same way we’ve been seeing - as a force. A great one at that.
We can go on about the roles she’s managed to kill locally but the one that has stood out the most recently is Amazon Prime exclusive Underground Railroad.
We’re extremely excited for Thuso’s future roles and opportunities. She’s killing it!
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