Introducing our first-ever Africa Month Issue, a landmark edition celebrating the continent’s cultural power and global influence, featuring @theblackwendy , @s.crumptious and @officialkealeboga_masango
This special edition honours three women shaping the creative landscape across film, digital culture and music, each carving out distinct paths defined by intention, talent and impact. Together, they represent a new wave of African excellence—bold in expression, grounded in purpose, and deeply rooted in storytelling that reflects the continent as it is and as it continues to become.
At the centre of their evolution is their partnership with @darkandlovelyafrica , a brand rooted in heritage, confidence and self-expression, and a continued celebration of beauty as identity, culture and legacy.
In this issue, they reflect on growth, visibility and the responsibility that comes with influence, offering an unfiltered look at what it means to build with both ambition and authenticity.
New Issue Out Now!!!
Cover Shoot Credits
Editor-in-Chief: @nontando58
Photographer: @aust_malema
Fashion Director: @tania_t_durand
Cover Story: @thobeka_phanyeko
Makeup: @ivankgadi
Assistant Makeup artist: @sylvanna.papageorgiou
Hairstylist: @_hairdiarieswithbomzi
Assistant hairstylist: @bhebhememory
Assistant hairstylist: Mdu Ndlovu
Assistant stylist: @shawn.ntuli
Set Stylist: Mikhail Manique
Videographer: @njphotography.sa
The beauty of this season’s loafer is its ability to adapt. It’s a foundational piece that adds an element of timeless sophistication and fashion-forward sensibility to your seasonal wardrobe making it an investment that pays dividends in style.
Africa Month Spotlight: Widely regarded as the face of shea butter, @iamhamamat is reclaiming shea butter as Africa’s “medical gold.” The founder of Hamamat Africa is a seventh-generation heir to the craft, carrying forward a legacy rooted in northern Ghana and sharing it with a global audience.
@theblackwendy , @s.crumptious , and @officialkealeboga_masango Represent a new wave of African excellence—bold in expression, grounded in purpose, and deeply rooted in storytelling that reflects the continent as it is and as it continues to become.
Dry skin is often treated as a simple problem, with many people applying more moisturiser and hoping for the best. Dryness is not always just a lack of cream. It can be linked to a true lack of oil, temporary dehydration, a weakened skin barrier, or a combination of all three.
Swipe to see @dralek.nikolic ’s top tips for better winter skin renewal 🫧
Click the link in bio to learn about bettering your skin for the winter season.
@nomzamo_m was co-host of the glamorous Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ✨ Honouring the spirit of the evening through fashion, she stepped out in five striking gowns by five celebrated Nigerian designers.
For ten years, celebrity hairstylist @kelvintakudzwa6 has been the quiet architect behind some of our most unforgettable beauty moments. From glossy magazine covers to scene stealing red carpet moments, his signature touch has shaped the way we see hair—one transformative style at a time.
Swipe to see some of his artistry 😍
Full scoop in the link in bio!
A glimpse at some of the standout looks from the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 — where fashion, culture, and cinematic glamour took centre stage. ✨ From sculptural gowns to sharp tailoring, the red carpet delivered unforgettable style moments all night long.
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