The Af Word

Vol 1: Perfectly moulded in my image: Safi Pottery
  Pottery making Safi pottery in Morocco – the city of Fez (also famous for its caps) is the heart of pottery making in Morocco, with the trade dating back over 6 centuries. In Morocco, and most parts of northern Africa, you will see strong Islamic influence in art. Including in the southern regions of the Iberian peninsular. Read more...
Pandemic Runways
The pandemic has made doing a lot of things very difficult. From the mundane like food shopping to the exciting things in life like water zorbing. Having creatives across the continent still churning out collections during a pandemic has been such a blessing for avid shoppers like ourselves and is testament to the resilience of these designers.     The pandemic has made doing a lot of things very difficult. From the mundane like food shopping to the exciting things in life like water zorbing. Having creatives still churning out... Read more...
International Womens Month: Celebrating the Power of Women
International Womens Month: Celebrating the Power of Women
African fashion and creative industries have been riding a wave of global recognition, and Lagos stands at the forefront of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity in fashion, design, and art. Read more...
The Boubou is Bae
The Boubou is Bae
As the suit is to Europe, so is the bubu to Africa. Read more...
Made in Africa
Made in Africa
Today, I want to explore what it means to buy 'Made in Africa' - beyond the hashtag and hype. My personal experience of buying 'Made in Africa' (or what I thought was made... Read more...
Does buying 'Made in Africa' work?
Does buying 'Made in Africa' work?
The 'Buy African' concept was borne out of a need to stimulate the economy of African countries following the oil market crash of 2014/15 which was preceded by the Great... Read more...
Did someone say "Dry January "???
Did someone say "Dry January "???
South Africa is known, loved and celebrated for its array of wines so we thought we would skip the vino this time round and go straight to the hard stuff.... Read more...
GTBank Fashion Weekend
GTBank Fashion Weekend
What makes the GTBank Fashion Weekend so popular is its focus on African SMEs and its ability to bring varied international talent to Lagos city. The GTBank runway wasn't short... Read more...
Lagos Fashion Week Highlights
Lagos Fashion Week Highlights
First of all, shout out to The Alte (and Bella Naija) for giving us front row seats to Lagos Fashion Week!  This time last week, Lagos - the commercial hub of... Read more...
The LVMH Prize 2019
The LVMH Prize 2019
Meet the LVMH Prize winner for 2019 - Thebe Magugu. A South African native, Magugu’s design work focuses on complex compositions. The essence of Magugu’s work is an ode to... Read more...
Grey Projects. The end
Grey Projects. The end
Grey Projects closed its doors for the last time 2 weekends ago. African fashion has lost a truly remarkable brand so we thought we would share our own love story with Grey Projects. Read more...
Africa's New Free-Trade Deal
Africa's New Free-Trade Deal
While superpower number one and two are  battling it out on the world stage with a trade war, 55 Africa states have been on the march in the opposite direction.  Read more...
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to Mais Af's inner child, The Af Word! We want to share with you the creatives (and creative pieces) that are made in Africa and are occasionally also sold... Read more...