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Celebrate Africa Day

Posted on May 26, 2020 by FancyNaturals
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African Print Jumpsuit

Posted on July 6, 2016 by FancyNaturals

By Francine Holmes I found this gorgeous piece on one of my favorite websites for African clothing. This particular piece is handmade,  100% cotton wax print jumpsuit with two side pockets, a pleated waistline and comes with a detachable sash.      Available … Continue reading →

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African Black Soap

Posted on June 7, 2016 by FancyNaturals

by Francine Holmes Originating from West Africa, African black soap is a gentle cleanser made from Shea nuts, plantain skin, camwood and palm oil through a unique process that has been passed down for generations. African black soap is an … Continue reading →

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Sauce Arrachide – Peanut Soup

Posted on March 1, 2016 by FancyNaturals

Sauce Arrachide, peanut soup or groundnut soup; the name varies according to the region you’re from as well as the recipe. Continue reading →

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Nigerian authors condemn country’s new anti-gay law

Posted on July 2, 2015 by FancyNaturals

Leading authors including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Jackie Kay have condemned Nigeria’s harsh new anti-gay law in the strongest possible terms, with Kay comparing the situation to Nazi Germany and Adichie calling for the “unjust” law to be repealed. Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Deal ending soon!

Posted on December 3, 2014 by FancyNaturals

Thanksgiving Deal ending soon! Offer ends: 12/10/14 Hurry and Save %15 off any purchase of $20 or moreUse coupon code:THKSGV15

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2014 FIFA World Cup

Posted on June 12, 2014 by FancyNaturals

by Francine Holmes The 2014 FIFA world cup has Africa all over it!  The continent is well-represented with 5 African countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria. I will be rooting for Cote d’Ivoire, obviously!  We are currently the … Continue reading →

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Vintage Africa: meeting Namibia’s hipsters

Posted on April 22, 2014 by FancyNaturals

By Kimon de Greef With retro fashion hot on the continent right now, the Vintage Guru – Loux – the designer behind Namibia’s sharpest dressers   Black hipsters in tweed jackets and round spectacles? Trilby hats? Oversize coats? From the … Continue reading →

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Who owns what of Africa’s $2.7 trillion wealth?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by FancyNaturals

By Trevor Analo In 2013 Credit Suisse estimated the continent’s wealth totaled $2.7 trillion, which is equivalent to $4,929 per adult in Africa. This is a decline of $300 billion from an all-time high of $3 trillion in 2007 after … Continue reading →

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The Barbershops of West Africa

Posted on February 18, 2014 by FancyNaturals

By Brian Rath Nigerian photographer Andrew Esiebo has explored barbers and their shops across seven west African countries, capturing the spaces in which they operate, the aesthetics of their premises and the style of their customers. His photos have been … Continue reading →

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