Imane Ayissi Weaves Tradition into Modern Couture at PFW

Luxury fashion house Imane Ayissi, an African-inspired French couture brand, is no stranger tothe runways of Fashion Week. Its latest collection, Mssam Assou, marks another milestone inthe 20-year career of Imane Ayissi—the first Sub-Saharan designer to show at Paris HauteCouture Week.For SS25, Ayissi’s haute couture collection showcased at PFW blends expert tailoring, draping,and bold details with influences drawn from his Cameroonian heritage. Classic couturesilhouettes are … Continue reading Imane Ayissi Weaves Tradition into Modern Couture at PFW

“Blossoming Beauty “, when Vlisco celebrates Togolese creatives for its latest campaign

1 / 2 Integrally shot in Lomé, the capital city of Togo, the campaign called “Blossoming Beauty” is a genuine ode to nature, sisterhood and individuality. Vlisco is known worldwide for its unique printed fabrics made with quality material. Like no one else: each design is conceived with imagination, storytelling and a sense of wonder.   In case you were not aware, the Dutch firm was founded in 1846. … Continue reading “Blossoming Beauty “, when Vlisco celebrates Togolese creatives for its latest campaign

Meet Senegalese producer Rehanna Ngom and take a look at her latest short film “The  Prophecy”

Do you know Rehanna Ngom? The young and multi-task Senegalese producer is also a writer and a director who recently released a short movie called “The Prophecy”. Let us introduce the character before going more deeply into her work. Rehanna Ngom was born and raised in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. After obtaining her A level, the young woman decided to achieve her studies far away from home, and … Continue reading Meet Senegalese producer Rehanna Ngom and take a look at her latest short film “The  Prophecy”

Jean-Marie Le Pen passes away : death of a controversial character in French politics

Jean-Marie Le Pen passes away : death of a controversial character in French politicsFar-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen died in this beginning of 2025, on January 7, at the age of 96. The founder of National Front led the political party from 1972 to 2011. He became an honorary president from 2011 to 2015 before being kicked out of the party by his daughter Marine … Continue reading Jean-Marie Le Pen passes away : death of a controversial character in French politics

Miracle in Zimbabwe : a seven-year-old child survives surrounded by lions and elephants

This is the kind of news that tends to lift us up: in Zimbabwe, a young child was found alive after five days all alone in a park that was filled up with wild animals. Lions, leopards, buffaloes and elephants did not harm the seven-year-old child, who must have given a pretty big scare to his parents. Tinotenda Pundu survived by feeding himself with berries and digging … Continue reading Miracle in Zimbabwe : a seven-year-old child survives surrounded by lions and elephants

Paco and African Music : meet Paco and Bakary in Africa

Christmas 2024 is now over but presents can be offered at any time. If you have a three-year-old child who is eager to be told stories before going to bed, what about telling him/her the adventures of Paco in Africa? The stories of Paco have been written by Magali Le Huche for young children. They tell the adventures of Paco, a young dog who is literally in love with … Continue reading Paco and African Music : meet Paco and Bakary in Africa

What will be your 2025 travel destinations?

1 / 2 What will be your 2025 travel destinations? The end of 2024 is in less than three days now, and perhaps you already took advantage of the end of the year to travel somewhere far away from coolness. If this is not the case, take a deep breath to consider your upcoming 2025 travel destinations (and the budget that goes with it). Take your time: Africa is … Continue reading What will be your 2025 travel destinations?

NBA : Should we still trust The Process?

What is happening to the Sixers? The Pennsylvania franchise is currently stuck at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, ranking 14th with barely three victories (for fourteen defeats). Only the Washington Wizards are making worse with two victories. Should we begin to wonder whether Joel Embiid can enable Philly to grab a Larry O’Brien trophy? The Cameroonian center, awarded NBA Most Valuable Player in 2023, missed the beginning of the … Continue reading NBA : Should we still trust The Process?

African proverbs: “We appreciate the genuine happiness once we lost it”

Let us explore the treasures hidden in African proverbs, and especially in Ivory Coast with the famous “Le vrai bonheur, on ne l’apprécie que lorsqu’on l’a perdu.” In English, you could translate it by “We appreciate the genuine happiness once we lost it.” What does it mean, and how can we use this saying in our daily lives? Happiness is the ultimate goal of every single human being on … Continue reading African proverbs: “We appreciate the genuine happiness once we lost it”

What type of care for your children ?

The type of care you choose for your children is of paramount importance for everyone’s comfort and does not only depend on financial issues. Before going to school, where are your children going to live when you are not here, and who will take care of them? From baby’s birth until the age he or she can go to school, every parent has to think about a type of … Continue reading What type of care for your children ?