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African Inventors — From Fashion to Sports

July 16, 2025

This time, Afrimaxx host Suecey welcomes you from the Zambian Art and Design Show in Lusaka. Plus: un update for Senegalese boubou, some quirky accommodations in Clarens, South Africa and Nigerian bronze sculptures.

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Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

The weekly lifestyle magazine searches for inspiration and innovation in all areas of popular culture – from fashion and design through to architecture, art, food and travel. The focus is on outstanding individuals doing extraordinary things on the African continent.

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