Creative Brands to Watch in Africa
Africa is undergoing an incredible creative renaissance, it is mindblowing to witness. I recently moved from the UK to Ghana to experience Africa and its creative elevation as it unfolds. In this article, I am going to showcase some of the most interesting creative brands to come out of the continent. Chale Socks Chale Socks are an innovative, Ghanaian apparel brand. Their bold , distinctive designs focus on utilising traditional Adinkra symbols and African patterns and motifs to create stunning, artistic socks. OhYesLord OhYesLord is a Johannesburg-based streetwear brand. Their primary aim is to promote African youth culture. Their designs are simple yet eye-catching, capturing the free spirited nature of African youth. Waffles N Cream Wafflesncream is a skateboard collective based in Lagos Nigeria. In addition to the collective, they also run a quirky streetwear clothing shop. A highly innovative brand, promoting creative self expression amongst the Nigerian youth. Tongoro Ton...