Fashion
The Lawyer bringing African fashion luxury to London
A qualified lawyer specialising in finance law is using his skills in a more creative way. Aji Ayorinde in a bid to show the world that Africa can compete in the luxury tailored formalwear market and in the luxury tailored streetwear market Read more
The Lawyer bringing African fashion luxury to London
A qualified lawyer specialising in finance law is using his skills in a more creative way. Aji Ayorinde in a bid to show the world that Africa can compete in the luxury tailored formalwear market and in the luxury tailored streetwear market Read more
Fashion4Africa at Screen Nation Awards
Organisers of the Screen Nation Awards partnered with Fashion4Africa at this year's edition of the Awards. Anna Njie founded Fashion4Africa when she saw a gap in the market for more designers and models of African origin. Each year, she runs a Read more
Top 5 African print trends in Ghana
From funny looking outfits to very loud and colourful clothing, fashion and style has gone through a major phase of transformation. Day in day out, new trends emerge and outfits that seemed very cool 5 years ago may now look old fashioned. Read more
Afua Sam launches ‘The ‘A’ Concept’
After several years of making a name for herself in the United States of America (USA), Ghanaian-born designer and award-winning, multi-talented, founder and Creative Director of DC’s based couture fashion house: Studio D’Maxsi - Afua Sam, has Read more
Photo by Sarah Waiswa
African fashion on show at Brighton Museum
A major UK exhibition dedicated to contemporary African fashion is currently running at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Exploring fashion and style in four cities at the compass points of the African continent Read more
Traditional African dresses
There is true beauty in Africa! We have a rich culture and heritage that no one can take away from us. It is so beautiful that people from all walks of life travel from far and wide to spend several thousands of hard earned money to catch a glimpse Read more
Keye Oduneye: Fashion is personal, not a trend
Adekeye Oduneye, the Nigerian-born image consultant and bespoke fashion designer is the creative mind behind "INDIVISUAL by Keye". Offering the finest in luxury tailoring, they cater to clients of all shapes and sizes around the globe from their base Read more
Vic Frankowski
Africa Utopia holds day of fashion and style
Southbank Centre’s Africa Utopia presents a day dedicated to contemporary African fashion and style. On Saturday 12 September, Southbank Centre spaces will be transformed for an afternoon of cutting-edge African fashion, an interactive performance pi Read more
Kosibah, Tina Lobondi to showcase at Glam Africa
The organisers of Glam Africa Fashion Night 2015 have announced six fashion design houses participating at its debut event on Sunday, 22nd of February at Porchester Hall, London. Read more
Pix: Michael Tubes Creations
22 models shortlisted for Glam Africa
Twenty-two (22) models have been shortlisted for the next stage of the forthcoming Glam Africa Fashion Night (GAFN). Read more
Africa Fashion Week London 2013 is a roaring success
Africa Fashion Week London raised the roof of The Old Brewery, bringing a burst of African vibrancy and colour to the streets of East London. The show showcased the work of African designers as well as African inspired pieces over three days. Read more
GB Mag and Selfridges host international students
Great British Mag and Selfridges hosted styling sessions at their three stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham - targeting international students. The events were a demonstration of the growing importance of international students to the UK eco Read more
Peter Branch
Mahogany announces return of Fashion & Lifestyle Show
The Mahogany Bridal Show & Exhibition took place recently featuring over 40 companies, a wide array of fashion designers from Europe and Africa and had a steady flow of brides, grooms, companies and visitors. Read more
Cynthia Chisom Umezulike: set for higher heights
For those in the fashion industry or anyone who saw the recent ‘Come Dine With Me’, UK's Channel 4's highest rated show drawing in an average of 4-5 Million viewers per episode, Cynthia Chisom Umezulike is certainly not a new name, but there is much Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 622 (May 1 - 14 2024)
How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 621 (April 17 - 30 2024)
30 years after genocide: Rwanda's older generations fear a return of ethnic tensions Read more
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Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs Read more
Photo: Jay Galvin, Flickr CC 2.0
How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of Read more
Photo: Dr Isatou Touray
The Gambia may allow female genital mutilation again – another sign of a global trend eroding women’s rights
The Gambia’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) since 2015 is under threat. Proposed changes before parliament could permit medicalised female genital cutting and allow it for consenting adults. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 620 (April 3 - 16 2024)
The Gambia may allow Female Genital Mutilation again Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 619 (March 20 - April 2 2024)
Why children are prime targets of armed groups in Northern Nigeria. Read more
Trumpet TV
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid! Read more
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the Read more
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more. Read more
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom. Read more
