Bringing a touch of the continent to Islington
Hot on the heels of a successful designer pop up and fashion showcase in Finsbury Park, Fashion4Africa is rolling out the red carpet for its signature event later this month (26th October 2019) in Islington. Continue reading “Bringing a touch of the continent to Islington”
Handcrafted jewellery inspired by tradition
Meet Frances Tufuor, the founder of independent handcrafted jewellery-making business Tyliswoman and the latest African business to collaborate with us as we promote the The AKADi Magazine. Continue reading “Handcrafted jewellery inspired by tradition”
Collaborate with us
One of the aims behind the AKADi Magazine is to collaborate with African/Black small and medium-sized businesses that are looking to grow their visibility within our various communities. Continue reading “Collaborate with us”
The time I met D’Influence’s Kwame Kwaten….
It’s not every day that you meet a musical icon but as I was walking towards Brixton train station, I saw a man I haven’t seen for about 15 years. Continue reading “The time I met D’Influence’s Kwame Kwaten….”
Pop in to the Fashion4Africa Pop Up
A showcase of African fashion, entrepreneurship and creativity will descend on north London’s fashion village in Finsbury Park on Saturday 28th September to mark the launch of the Fashion4Africa Pop Up. Continue reading “Pop in to the Fashion4Africa Pop Up”
Community celebrates African talent
A showcase of African talent and creativity through music, arts and entrepreneurship drew crowds from the local Islington community and further afield to Ringcross Community Centre in north London in August. Continue reading “Community celebrates African talent”
Fashion4Africa
The Fashion4Africa showcase is an initiative that supports emerging models and fashion designers of African origin in the UK and Africa through mentoring, training and development projects funded by fundraising events. Continue reading “Fashion4Africa”
AKADi teams up with ethical designer for giveaway
To mark the launch of the AKADi Magazine, we are teaming up with amazing small and medium-sized businesses each month to bring you some gifts. Continue reading “AKADi teams up with ethical designer for giveaway”
October events – Year of Return 2019
The Blueprint Conference Ghana 2019
The Blueprint Conference Accra will be themed ‘Celebrating African Heritage through Interior Design’ and will feature speakers exploring the intersection between interior architecture, cultural inspiration and modernism. The event will be staged between Friday October 25, 2019 from 3:30PM to Saturday October 26, 2019 4:30PM. Continue reading “October events – Year of Return 2019”
AKADi Magazine – the maiden edition
Issue 1 of the AKADi Magazine is out and features interviews from a range of Ghanaians both on home soil and in the diaspora. Continue reading “AKADi Magazine – the maiden edition”
Welcome to your magazine – AKADi
Welcome to the maiden edition of the AKADi Magazine. Akadi is inspired by the meaning for light in the Ghanaian language Ewe and this publication aims to shine a light on the transformative actions and inspiring experiences of Ghanaians on home soil and those in the Diaspora.
T-shirt designer – Chamba Goto
The AKADi Magazine is the multi-media magazine arm of MisBeee Writes – the culture website featuring articles about people of African descent on African soil and in the Diaspora.
Continue reading “T-shirt designer – Chamba Goto”
