Africa Matters

Africa’s Top Designers Steal the Spotlight at Durban Fashion Fair

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The 13th edition of the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF), themed “Coming of Age,” is currently captivating audiences at The Station Urban Event Space in Durban. Running from Wednesday to Friday, the event celebrates Africa’s finest fashion talent. As part of eThekwini Municipality’s Fashion Development Programme, the DFF provides a platform for local designers…

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Why Rihanna’s decision to launch Fenty Beauty in Africa is such a big deal

The continent’s beauty industry is expected to be worth $14 billion by the end of 2022 For beauty junkies living on the second-most populous continent, the wait is finally over. Last week, pop music sensation and style mogul Rihanna announced that she’ll finally begin selling her Fenty Beauty products in Africa. Here’s everything you need to know: What is Fenty Beauty?…

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Africans transforming the beauty and cosmetics market

Despite being the world’s second most populated continent and having great potential, Africa remains a primarily unexplored beauty and cosmetics sector, with customers clamoring for quality goods tailored to their requirements Welcoming Fenty By Rihanna The African beauty and personal care business is predicted to grow by US$1.26 billion between 2021 and 2025. The sector is worth billions of…

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