#EmbraceEquity…Today is International Women's Day 2023 and this year’s campaign theme is: #EmbraceEquity. Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA, and it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality. The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get the world talking about Why equal opportunities aren't enough. True inclusion and belonging require equitable action. Being included, and a sense of belonging, feel right. When we embrace equity, we embrace diversity, and we embrace inclusion. We embrace equity to forge harmony and unity, and to help drive success for all. Equality is the goal, and equity is the means to get there. Through the process of equity, we can reach equality. So let’s give equity a huge embrace this International Women’s Day.

#BreakTheBias - Today we are supporting International Women’s Day and it’s campaign to get everyone to imagine and work towards a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. Read More →

Image of the Day: Young fashionista style…We love the confident, youthful style of clothes designed and produced by leading premium children’s clothing brand, Ruff n Tumble in Nigeria, founded by Adenike Ogunlesi. She has been redefining and blazing the trail in the children’s fashion industry with over 35 years’ experience in the Fashion and Retail Business. Ruff ‘n’ Tumble has shared happiness with over a million children and families across the globe, because she dared to dream and pursue her vision fearlessly. Read More →

Chocolate Bliss…For all those lovers of great hand-made chocolates, look no further than Food Lounge Mz in Mozambique, founded by Kátia Agy. Previously known as a singer and TV presenter, Kátia is now an entrepreneur, focused on building her business that makes beautiful edible bouquets using fresh fruits and chocolates. The Food Lounge Mz now has its sights on growth and becoming the largest chocolate maker in Mozambique. Read More →

Beautiful Boho Style…If you are in search of some relaxed weekend style, then look no further than this great accessory combo from Ruahh, a great accessory brand founded by Michelle Hammond in Ghana/USA. The brand is known for its bold, unique and stylish accessories which add a cultural twist to style the comfort-loving versatile woman and her adventures. Read More →

Macrame Luxe…For all those who value traditional craftsmanship combined with cutting edge design and a touch of luxury, the new Macrame Luxe on Wheels collection from Vanhu Vamwe in Zimbabwe, co-founded by Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri, is just the thing. This multi-award-winning sustainable brand combines its love of storytelling, traditional craftsmanship and community to bring for the first time a ‘Made in Zimbabwe” 100% handcrafted collection of luxury and uniquely designed handbags. Read More →

Spritz those locks…For all those in need of a great moisturising treatment for their hair, we think this daily spritz from Marini Naturals in Kenya, founded by Michelle Ntalami, is simply wonderful. The company, which was inspired by the Swahili word for "Naturally Beautiful”, produces 100% natural and organic quality hair-care products which are a hit with all hair lovers. Read More →

Image of the Day: African Renaissance Accessories… We are crazy about this statement beaded neckpiece from the talented Adele Dejak, founder of the Adele Dejak brand in Kenya. This authentic jewellery and fashion accessories brand offers direct access to the true premium African experience. Founder Adele is renowned for creating a wide variety of lovingly designed and handcrafted pieces including bracelets, earrings, necklaces and handbags. Every piece tells a story and is inspired by African textiles, cultures and traditions. Read More →

Image of the Day: Moroccan spiced chocolates… We are big chocolate lovers at Lionesses of Africa, so we love these Laila chocolates from Midunu Chocolates in Ghana, handcrafted by entrepreneur and chocolatier, Selassie Atadika. Midunu Chocolates capture the essence of nature’s tastes and scents, and are visually evocative of their ingredients too, all wrapped in the finest chocolate and always made with love! Read More →

Image of the Day: Lighting reimagined… We all love a little style in our homes and in our lives, and these fabulous new Ice Wall Sconces are style personified, designed by British Nigerian entrepreneur, Mimi Shodeinde, founder of Miminat. This groundbreaking UK based interior architecture and design business reimagines form and function. Working on projects in the UK and globally, Mimi’s philosophy is simple: to constantly innovate and explore and push the boundaries of the furniture and design world. Read More →

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Sharp dressing… What better way to end the week than wearing a beautifully designed and crafted suit from the Lilly Alfonso 2021 Collection in Malawi. Lilly Alfonso is a renowned fashion brand and its founder and Head Designer, Lilly Alfonso, is a two-time International Fashion Award winning designer for her contributions to the fashion industry.

Image of the Day: Olive oil heaven… We have been huge fans for many years of the award-winning, extra virgin olive oil produced by Rio Largo in South Africa, the business and brand co-founded by Brenda Wilkinson and husband Nick. The Rio Largo Olive Estate, located in the beautiful Scherpenheuwel Valley, between Worcester and Robertson on the Southern banks of the Breede River in South Africa, has 18,000 olive trees made up of various cultivars. The end result is delicious tasting, well-balanced olive oil. Read More →

Image of the Day: The Ameena Mini… Who wouldn’t love this latest mini accessory creation from the ever-talented Femi Olayebi, founder of Femi Handbags in Nigeria? Femi is a self-taught handbag and accessories designer, trainer, mentor and the creative force behind the eponymous Femi Handbags brand. A translator turned designer and manufacturer, her entrepreneurial journey started in 1992 when she tried her hands at making a diaper bag for her first daughter. Since then, she has consistently pushed design boundaries, emerging as a leader in the Nigerian leather manufacturing and retail accessory space. Read More →

Image of the Day: Fresh truffle heaven… Who doesn’t love a beautiful handmade truffle filled with fresh natural tastes such as lemongrass and ginger? These lovingly hand-made chocolate beauties created by entrepreneur and chocolatier, Selassie Atadika, founder of Midunu Chocolates in Ghana, tick all the boxes for us. Her Seynabou truffles, all wrapped in dark chocolate, capture the essence of nature’s tastes and scents, and are visually evocative of their ingredients too. Read More →

Image of the Day: Beaded brass cuffs… If you want to make a statement, go big and go bold with your accessories, and these Nairobi Brass cuffs from the team at Bold in Africa in Uganda are simply stunning. Bold in Africa founders Ngyenzi ‘Nunu’ Mugyenyi, Janet Mugume and Angel Kalisa, have built an award-winning retail outlet, housing over thirty clothing and accessory brands from six different African countries. BOLD in Africa’s mission is to increase the awareness, appreciation and active support of African brands, both locally and internationally. Read More →

Image of the Day: Happy Valentine Roses… Romance is in the air as we prepare for Valentine’s Day this weekend, and we have fallen in love with these incredible floral boxes designed by the talented Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder of The House Of Agness in Mozambique. Her unique contemporary floral design company is inspired by minimalism and sustainability, and is a pioneer of floral luxury in the country and beyond its borders. Read More →

Image of the Day: Nomadic Cushions… We love showcasing women innovators, so this morning we are featuring the work of sustainable lifestyle brand Reform Studio in Egypt. Founders Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem are reviving the country’s weaving industry, producing a range of high-end, eco-friendly furniture, fashion and home accessories, using the brand's invented fabric, Plastex, made out of waste plastic bags interwoven with cotton. Read More →

Image of the Day: Natural beauty… We are celebrating natural skincare today, so who better to feature than Keyara Organics in Kenya, a great natural skincare range that is sourced ethically from Africa's premium oils and natural scents. Founder Terryanne Chebet is passionate about Africa and growing a product that will change how the world and its consumers look at Africa, beautifully. Read More →

Image of the Day: Coffee Excellence… We love the magic of Ethiopian coffees, hand-roasted at their source by Ethiopia's finest coffee artisans at Garden of Coffee, Africa’s first indigenous coffee brand. Founder Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu believes that once you taste Ethiopian coffee that has been lovingly hand roasted by traditional Ethiopian coffee artisans your coffee perspectives are forever changed. Read More →

Image of the Day: Breezy Batik Style… The Arike Hi-Low Top created by Design for Love founder Wunmi Amokeodo in Nigeria, is breezy and easy-to-style wear for any occasion, from shopping in the local market to lunch with friends. Design for Love designs and manufactures female apparel and accessories using Ankara and other fabrics that are synonymous with the Nigerian and the African market. Read More →

Image of the Day: Granadilla Gelato… Vegan ice cream lovers are treated to vibrant taste sensations from YoCoco in South Africa, founded by the talented entrepreneur Sinenhlanhla Ndlela. YoCoco ice cream products are dairy free, hand made, and each flavour is designed according to a chakra and made with love. This exciting artisanal dairy free ice cream is tantalizing tastebuds in South Africa with fabulous flavour combinations. Read More →

Image of the Day: Ethereal couture… Fashion that makes a statement from Deola Sagoe Limited, the premier authentic African based luxury products provider, founded by the inspirational Adeola Ade-Ojo. The company’s interests span the whole fashion value chain from manufacture to retail. Deola Sagoe Limited offers a unique approach to fashion by engaging the use of sustainable and authentic African craftsmanship and techniques of heritage in the production of distinct contemporary silhouettes of global appeal. Read More →

Image of the Day: Sophisticated elegance… The Kari dress from Lunar in South Africa, created by owner Nicola Luther and her talented creative team shows all the hallmark signatures of this ethical brand. Lunar has firmly established itself as one of the country’s top design labels over the past two decades. Drawing inspiration from nature and the African landscape, Lunar crafts clothing to be as natural as possible, both in fabrication and in design. Read More →

Image of the Day: Lighting with drama… Light up your life and your favourite room with a dramatic piece of lighting design from Thabisa Mjo, founder and owner of Mash. T Design Studio in South Africa. This innovative furniture and design studio has a focus and philosophy to tell uniquely South African stories using the medium of design that makes a real statement. Read More →

Image of the Day: Nature inspired haircare… Banish dry hair with the Afrobotanics moisturising leave-in conditioner created by Ntombenhle Khathwane, a South African entrepreneur and advocate for natural hair and body products. She was inspired to launch her natural hair and body care product brand as a result of the frustration of not being able to buy high quality products locally - the rest, as they say, is history! Read More →

Image of the Day: Bold Pottery… Brighten up your morning coffee with handmade pottery mugs from Bold in Africa based in Uganda, founded by Ngyenzi ‘Nunu’ Mugyenyi, Janet Mugume and Angel Kalisa. The company is an award-winning retail outlet, housing over thirty clothing and accessory brands from six different African countries. BOLD in Africa’s mission is to increase the awareness, appreciation and active support of African brands, both locally and internationally. Read More →

Image of the Day: Perfect pot plants… Give the gift of plants that will last, such as the stunning succulents in beautiful pots from The Nanjala Company in Kenya, founded by Teresa Nanjala Lubano. This online store creates customized gifts items and eye catching potted plants, all locally sourced and made in Kenya. The business joins hands with small scale artisans and craftsmen across Kenya to produce and deliver high quality handmade gifts and accessories for men and women. Read More →

Image of the Day: AAKS x Liha collaboration,,,. Limited edition handwoven clutch bags from AAKS in Ghana, founded by Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, in collaboration with Liha Beauty, the British/Nigerian natural beauty brand founded by Liha Abi Oyepitan and Lina Okunniwa. These perfect holiday gifting ideas support two women-owned sustainable businesses that make an impact and make African luxury available to every discerning customer. Read More →

Image of the Day: Beautiful Beard Balm… Premium shea butter meets finest grade natural oils like castor oil, hemp seed oil and argan oil in this brand new product specifically formulated to care for men’s beards by Nokware in Ghana, founded by Tutuwa Ahwoi. Packaged in signature bamboo packaging, with a tin lining and embossed with the brand’s ubiquitous leaf motif, Nokware Beard Balms is sure to be a firm favourite amongst beard wearers. Read More →

Image of the Day: Festive Capulana Decorations… Bringing a little festive cheer to home decor is Amorambique Home, founded by serial entrepreneur Patricia Vasco in Mozambique. Her home decor items celebrate the world-renowned and loved capulana fabric, and this latest collection of festive decorations for the holiday season is going to win over new and loyal fans alike. Read More →