by Salha Kaitesi | Oct 8, 2015 | Feature
Dans le cadre de notre série intitulée: Powerful African Goddess, ElleAfrique a récemment eu le plaisir et l’honneur d’interviewer Cynthia Munwangari – Jeune créatrice et modele ainsi que initiatrice et fondatrice du project: Bujumbura Fashion Week...
by Teakisi | Sep 10, 2015 | Business, Culture, Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Feature, Lifestyle
Article by Christelle Mekoh Have you ever heard of Ankara, Kente, Wax or Kitengue? For the past few years, African prints have been at the center stage of the fashion industry – and people are starting to notice. Many celebrities have embraced them and wear them...
by Teakisi | Dec 29, 2014 | Feature
By Kye Makyeli “Be the change that you would wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi. Esther Kalenzi is the brain behind the 40 days over 40 smiles Foundation. From fundraising for the construction of a dormitory to ‘pimping’ a children’s playground,...
by Salha Kaitesi | Nov 7, 2014 | Feature
Elleafrique likes to feature interviews on african women around the world who are doing amazing things for themselves and others. Elleafrique got up close and personal with one of those women. EA: Who is Sandra Idossou? Sandra: I am a consultant, a trainer, a mystery...
by Salha Kaitesi | Oct 10, 2014 | Feature
Louise Uwacu once described herself as a “rebellious teenager in Kenya who crossed through Europe and became a fearless woman in North America.” The outspoken Canadian-Rwandese is self accomplished in many ways but still strives for more in her many fields...
by Teakisi | May 30, 2014 | Empowerment, Feature
By Elma Asio I am deeply saddened by the passing of Maya Angelou. I did not know her. I did not truly know her and the only way to have a glimpse, and only a glimpse into one’s life is to read the stories they write. To see how they stretch their history and emotions...