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Material differences: Part
of Ken Kweku Nimo’s book
‘Africa in Fashion’ explores
the history and cultural
heritage of textiles and
craft, which have influenced
couture on the continent.

African fashion at the confluence of heritage and culture

Ghanaian author Ken Kweku Nimo tells the story of the continent’s successful couturiers in his new book

Lulama Njapa