Style & Beauty
Esther Adeosun introduces Armour Fit from Fifi Stitches’ Modern Bronze Collection
In parts of London where the city feels most alive, where movement is constant and intention matters, fashion takes on a different responsibility. It must move with the body, stand its ground, and speak without excess. One such moment unraveled in
The forgotten Art of Intimacy
When James and Adesuwa celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary, friends toasted their “perfect love story.” But the truth, hidden behind polite smiles, was that the couple had quietly drifted apart. Conversations revolved around bills, children,
Vatika Naturals launches #ROOTFORME campaign to inspire workplace inclusivity
House of Dabur’s flagship brand - Vatika Naturals has launched its #ROOTFORME campaign - a digital campaign to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. #ROOTFORME addresses intersectionality in the workplace which affects women of colour,
5 tips for instant skin glow from a Scientist's perspective
Finding it hard to maintain healthy skin this season? Changes to colder, dryer weather and busy holiday schedules can cause dull, red, lackluster skin. Dermoi’s Chief Scientific Officer - Eve outlines her top 5 tips to revive a stressed complexion
Stay safe as barbershops and hair salons reopen July 4
Hairdressers and barbers reopen their doors across England on Saturday 4th July following a 15-week close necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the outlets will look and operate differently.
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
EATOW to honour beauty industry icon - Banke Meshida
A number of leading beauty industry stakeholders (from Influencers to Scientists) across the globe will share their journey with a select audience of women interested in empowerment and growth from the UK, Europe and beyond.
Model seeks public votes to win $50,000
British-Nigerian Model, Actress and Presenter - Adunni Haruna is seeking public votes in her quest to move to the fourth preliminary judging round of the 5th Annual Miss Jetset 2019 competition - which would see the final winner bag $50,000 and a
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
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.
MoMineral - Makeup with a more healthy choice
MoMineral Makeup was launched in 2015 when its founder Omolara Tayo-Sobajo saw a huge gap in the market for Natural Makeup products for black women and women of colour. As a passionate advocate for ‘many shades of beauty,’ Omolara identified that
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
Get rid of your stretch marks
Get rid of your stretch marks and other skin problems with Body Contours.
Salon owner to pay £10,000 for selling banned cosmetic products
The owner of a Barking beauty salon has been given a three-month suspended sentence and has been ordered to pay fines and costs of over £10,000, after he was caught selling banned cosmetic products.
Most women will reject a man if she doesn’t like how he smells
Beauty is in the nostrils of the beholder, according to astounding results from a new survey conducted by dating website - Victoria Milan. The shocking results defy the current global trend of women being expected to be immaculate in all senses of
Phelena Jean's Madam Indigo: Empowering to own Black hair and beauty industry
With the Black hair and beauty industry’s commercial and social influence continuing to grow, entrepreneur Phelena Jean and owner of luxury hair company Madam Indigo is on a mission to empower women of colour to take ownership of the industry they
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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
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
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
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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
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.
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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).
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Effective Deep Conditioning for the season
After the frenzy, your hair deserves nutritious deep conditioning treatment for serving you well in summer. To prevent hairline damage, hair break and thinning hair that could get worse if hair is left dry, weak and unattended in autumn.
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Conditioner vs Deep Conditioner for Afro Hair types
We need to protect, remove flaky scales (appearing as dandruff), remnants from hair products. Conditioner and hair mask handle hair and scalp moisturising and protection differently, producing distinct treatment results
Argan Oil Hair & Body Serum for African Women
Unique essential oil extract from top grade moroccan argan tree kernels. Argan Serum for Hair & Body is highly rich in vitamin E & Omega-6, responsible for healthy hair growth, elasticity and tonicity for skin resistant to parasites.
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.
Afro Hair & Beauty celebrates 31 years
Europe’s largest lifestyle event for women (and men) of colour – the Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE returns showcasing the latest season’s trends and hottest upcoming styles from across the pond on 26th and 27th May.
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
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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.
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
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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Unlocking the Weight Loss equation - “Calories In vs. Calories Out”
The core idea is Energy Balance: consuming fewer calories than you burn leads to weight loss. This simple equation - balancing the energy you consume with the energy you burn - is the crux of sustainable weight management.
Trumpet is 30 Years fresh!
We are happy to announce formally - that Trumpet Newspaper is 30 years fresh! This milestone reminds us that Trumpet is the longest-surviving and far-reaching media organisation targeting UK's Diaspora African community.
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Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – why it matters
People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to protect their rights prompted the filing of a case
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African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done
Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union,
Family of dad shot dead appeals for witnesses
The family of an innocent man who was fatally shot outside a birthday party have appealed for the public’s help to get justice. Hanif Redwood, a 32-year-old father of two, was attacked in Linton Road, Barking in the early hours of Sunday, 13 October.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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
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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
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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!
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
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.
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.
