In a remarkable moment for African fashion, Omoyemi Akerele , Founder of Style House Files and Lagos Fashion Week , has been named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders , a recognition that celebrates global figures driving meaningful climate action and sustainability within their industries. As a leading voice in the African creative economy, Akerele has long championed a new narrative for fashion one where innovation meets responsibility. Through Lagos Fashion Week and her br

AFRIFF 2025 Set to Spotlight the Afrobeats Film Movement and Launch Nigeria’s First Film and Content Market Africa’s biggest film festival returns - bolder and more dynamic than ever. The 14th edition of the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is back, bringing fresh ideas, global conversations, and powerful creative connections to the continent’s film scene. Scheduled to take place from November 2nd to 8th, 2025, this year’s festival is themed “Rhythms of the Contin

Blanck Magazine EIC Franka Chiedu in Conversation with America Based Multidisciplinary Artist, Oluwatobi Adewumi  explores the concept of identity and belonging as he continues his “Journey to the Unknown”  exhibition currently on display at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum Rural Arkansas. Looking ahead, what themes or stories do you hope to explore next, and what impact do you want audiences to carry with them after seeing this exhibition? Looking ahead, I’m developing a n

In a landmark recognition of leadership and representation, Afua Kyei, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of the Bank of England, has been named the United Kingdom’s most influential Black person in the 2026 edition of the Powerlist. The Powerlist celebrates outstanding individuals of African and African-Caribbean heritage who are making a remarkable impact in their fields. Afua Kyei’s recognition stands as a defining moment in British history. She leads a group o

Across generations and tribes, African hair has been a canvas of identity, art, and heritage. Among the Yoruba, the practice is called Irun Kiko ; the Igbo know it as Isi Òwu . Though the names differ, the essence remains the same — threading the hair with cotton, wool, or rubber to create intricate, sculptural patterns that are both protective and deeply meaningful. More than a hairstyle, threading is heritage. For centuries, mothers, grandmothers, and aunties have chosen it

The global fashion industry is reeling as Spanish police reopen the investigation into the death of Isak Andic , billionaire founder of Mango , nearly a year after his fatal fall in the Montserrat mountains. What was first ruled a tragic hiking accident has now become the center of a possible homicide inquiry — and the focus has turned to his son, Jonathan Andic . On December 14, 2024 , the 71-year-old fashion magnate fell more than 100 meters while hiking with Jonathan in th