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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...

Top 10 Common Words

 If you are a fan of anime, you are on the right page. Today, these TV shows use numerous different words. Some of these words are quite commonly used in the series. Therefore, in this article, we are going to talk about the 10 most common words and their meanings. Read on to find out more. 1. Kawaii The term Kawaii means cute and adorable. In Japanese culture, this word is quite commonly used. Basically, it refers to something that can be quite cute like a beautiful dress or a stuffed animal. 2. Sugoi This word refers to something that is amazing or great . While watching an anime series, you will hear this word during a conversation when a character shows his feelings of surprise. This word may also mean superb or amazing. 3. Senpai Senpai refers to a person who has authority over you. Typically, it is used in schools or workplaces. As far as anime is concerned, the main character has a senior friend, which is why this word is quite commonly used in the series. 4. Baka This wor...

You May Want to Know

 If you are a fan of anime, you will find this article quite interesting. In this article, we are going to share with you a few common but shocking facts about these Japanese TV series. Read on to find out more. 1. Popularity of anime in Japan According to a report released by Japan External Website Maintaince in 2004, anime TV series are a source of 60% of the animation-based entertainment of the world. In Japan, around 40% of Japanese schools give anime so important that they have introduced a subject based on it. Apart from this, anime voice acting is high in demand, which is why you have more than 130 such schools in Japan. Besides, Japan uses most of its paper to print Manga rather than make toilet paper. 2. The Highest-Grossing Anime According to statistics, this film earned revenue of over $355 internationally. This movie is based on a unique and fictional storyline, which is why it stands out from the crowd. Another amazing thing is that most of the places you can see in...