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How to turn craft into impact - Afrimaxx

August 14, 2025

This time, host Bibiraii Amodu welcomes you from Quintessence in the heart of Ikoyi, Nigeria. Plus: how to turn Kenyan craft into global impact, Malawi’s Madalitso Band, and the quiet revolution of natural hair.

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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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