A Cultural Language Written on Skin Scarification—intentional cuts or burns that heal into raised patterns—has been practiced ...

This story began as an experiment: to be dropped off alone with one of Africa’s most remote tribes and live exactly as they ...

African Beauty has come to western shelves and helped me connect to my culture. Here are the brands making an impact. Like many Black Americans of African descent, I grew up removed from my heritage.

African Beauty entrepreneur Nyakio Grieco helps us understand how well we already know ‘A-beauty’ and the origins of some of our most used ingredients. For centuries, many have seen ingredients such ...

The rise of the A-Beauty trend reveals a dynamic shift towards cultural identity in the Middle East and Africa’s beauty and personal care industry – driving growth to USD44 billion in 2025, according ...

Thandiwe Muriu was 14 years old when she found photography. Her father taught her to use his Nikon digital camera, and every day after school she would rush home, finish her homework and then train ...

Eyes may be the windows to the soul, but makeup is the doorway to our superhuman selves. As a young girl, I was intrigued by the gravity and sensuality of my mother doing her hair and makeup for ...

All roads will lead to Centre Point Event Centre, Abuja, on December 6, 2025, as this year’s Miss Africa International pageant takes centre stage in a grand showcase of African beauty, culture, and ...

Taking a different step from her contemporaries in the local fashion mill, Rural Goddess’ aesthetic is lead by spirituality. The “Goddess” in the name isn’t about mythology or fantasy but the designer ...

For centuries, many have seen ingredients such as shea, baobab, and marula infused in staple beauty products. But until recently, there has been very little recognition of those ingredients’ rich ...