Review by Mbeke Waseme African fashion has risen. When I attended the first African Fashion Week London (AFWL) in 2011, it was growing. It was a big event with a small market place. The stage was graced by new and established designers whose models came to showcase contemporary and traditional styles from all over Africa. For those …
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Report by Mercy Francis On 26th of July 2019, at the headquarters of the United Nations in London, Africans from all over the globe gathered for the 7th African Ambassadors and Diaspora Interactive Forum (AAIF) which was organised by the International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). First Lady of Nigeria, Dr Aisha Buhari wife to President Buhari …
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The largest annual African fashion event in Europe, Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL), is back for Season 9. At the prestigious Freemasons’ Hall for two full days of catwalk shows, exhibition and shopping in the beautiful Grand Temple venue space, AFWL hosts over 100 designers, flying in from different parts of the globe to showcase …
There was a certain buzz in the air at The Voice Black Business Fair, held at Lambeth Town Hall in Brixton. So many entrepreneurs and business owners squeezed into the venue to set up stall and showcase their goods and services. The atmosphere was vibrant with animated exchanges of deals and contacts by a …
It was a night to remember at the Be Mogul Business Awards on 22nd November when the brightest entrepreneurs from the African and Caribbean community proudly stepped out to celebrate their achievements. Sponsored by Nat West, the Be Mogul Biannual Awards held its first event in 2016 and it has certainly come a long way …
‘Women Like Me’ came out in numbers to attend the event hosted by the energetic and inspiring Mavis Amankwah, of Rich Visions enterprises at the Hilton Hotel, Canary Wharf in September. Now celebrating its 2nd year, the event was created to provide women entrepreneurs and business owners a unique platform to network, share ideas, tips …
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The Women In Business Radio Show welcomed listeners from around the world as it launched a new format, Women In Business News – Africa and USA in July 2018. Formidable host Sian Murphy with her co host Laura Lawrence have been presenting WIB on Channel Radio for many years, building a global audience. The interest from Africa and USA, in particular led Sian …
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August 1st marked a Business Briefing and Networking Meeting held at Ideas Test in Sittingbourne, attended by the CEO of Diversity House Christine Locke, SWAG Project Support Officer Neema Kambona. Other attendees included Selvum Padiachey (Guest Speaker), Rosemary Dymond, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent and Patron of Diversity House, Mayor of Faversham, Shiel Campbell along with …
In this audio interview, Jemma Fairclough-Haynes decodes the jargon used in employment law and offers tips and advice to small businesses to stay on the right side of the law. For more information contact: http://www.orchardemploymentlaw.co.uk/ Tel: 01634 564136
Melanie Thompson is a very talented lady with so many strings to her bow. An accomplished musician and singer/songwriter with a new album on its way; She’s the founder and business owner of a beauty and hair care product and avid lifestyle blogger and You Tuber; not to mention a wife and mother of two. …
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