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Elvis Kachi

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Elvis Kachi

Elvis Kachi is a freelance fashion and culture journalist. Fashion digital editor for Vanity Teen, and weekend columnist for BusinessDay Nigeria, Weekender. Published on Essence Magazine, OkayAfrica, Industries Africa, The Native Magazine, Culture Custodian, Attitude Magazine, Xtramagazine and so much more.

Taking the ageist out of fashion: Nigerian Malik Afegbua used artificial intelligence to create his ‘Elder Series’, which showcases older people as runway models. Photos: Slickcity Media
ELDER SERIES

With artificial intelligence, age is just a number

Meet the Nigerian creative using AI to create runway fashion for older people

  • Elvis Kachi
8 min read
Unique: Adeniyi Adewole’s sculptural art is influenced by his Yoruba heritage. Photo: Supplied

Making it in Rele art world

Meet six of this year’s Rele Arts Foundation Young Contemporaries and see what they learnt

  • Elvis Kachi
8 min read
LilaBare is a Kenya-based fashion label that prioritises eco-friendliness and ethical production.
FASHION

Africa’s top 10 emerging brands

As the world continues to be inspired by the continent’s creativity, M&G Friday finds the fashion brands from Africa to watch out for

  • Elvis Kachi
7 min read
TJ Who collection: “This collection has been two years of experimental refining, redesigning and revising of ideas.”
LAGOS FASHION WEEK

5 exciting shows from Lagos Fashion week 2022

Some of Africa’s most talented designers came together for an unforgettable couture showcase

  • Elvis Kachi
6 min read
With the Arts Master Africa Competition, BIC has elevated the status of artists who have taken the time to put in the work and stand out from the crowd.
ARTS MASTER COMPETITION

The BIC Art Master competition introduces a new generation of artists

BIC is looking for ballpoint pen artists to showcase their talent and skills

  • Elvis Kachi
6 min read
Portrait of David
ART

Spotlight on new faces of Nigeria’s art scene

David Otaru is a contemporary Nigerian visual artist canvassing his lived experiences in his upcoming exhibition ‘Face-Me-I-Face-You’

  • Elvis Kachi
6 min read
Roots: Bubu Ogisi’s Iamisigo range is about changing perceptions of the traditional cultures and practices of Africans. Photo: Cole Amegavie
AFRCIAN BRANDS

Community Building Is The Collective Theme For Ethical Fashion Brands In Africa

For sustainable African designers, subverting the stereotypical ideologies of the continent is paramount to globalising their brands

  • Elvis Kachi
8 min read