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A studio in New York searches for a way to alleviate the daily struggles of Ghanaian street vendors – and finds it in an unusual place.
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18 Mar 15
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African icons old and new abound in this week's top stories, from a graphic collage of Madiba to new designs for bubblegum brand Chappies.
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25 Jul 14
Fashion takes flight
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Two New Yorkers started an ethical fashion line made in Ghana – and found more opportunity to do good on the ground.
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17 Jul 14
Why Africa is Now
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What's so special about African creativity? An architect, fashion designer, lighting designer, inventor and product designer share their insights.
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8 Apr 14
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