Blog Spot
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Africa Is Not Charity
We talk a lot about ethical trade, but not enough about reciprocity.
Africa is still framed as a beneficiary instead of a partner, even though it remains one of the world’s primary sources of value. This article is a reflection on why charity narratives fall short, what ethical trade actually requires, and the responsibility those of us in the diaspora carry to engage with Africa respectfully, reciprocally, and as equals.
If we are serious about equity, we have to be serious about ownership.
Read the full piece below.
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KENTE, AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GHANAIAN TEXTILE PRINT
Our adaptation of the Kente Print at African Royalty is influenced majorly by the diversification in the meaning of the print, the richness of African culture, and the aesthetics. Sometimes, regular can be boring when it comes to fashion; with Kente fabric, that is never the case. Wearing any of our Kente outfits will make you unique and undoubtedly classy.
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Bead Colour Meanings
The colours represented in African culture are all deeply meaningful and purposeful. They have a symbolic nature and colours can be representative ...