Author: Osengwa HQ

[rev_slider alias="lupercalia-by-thompson-ekong-1" slidertitle="AFROVAGANZA: THE INNATE ‘EXTRANESS’ OF AFRICAN ROYALTY"][/rev_slider]The essence of an African woman has been captured in several ways over the years but Teni, a Lagos based fashion stylist allows us to see the African woman through her eyes in this editorial "Afrovaganza". Creative CreditsStyling...

[rev_slider alias="the-kyf-invitational-featuring-hamid-moumen-1" slidertitle="Alté Wave by Bai Like Dubai"][/rev_slider]London heat meets Accra grit in this soundscape curated for OSENGWA by Michael Onwuka /*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 */ .elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-container{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-container>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));-ms-flex-item-align:stretch;align-self:stretch;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0}.e-container>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-container>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-container>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))} CLICK HERE TO SAVE THIS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY EXPLORE MORE SOUNDS HERE 10OctPlaylists | Sweet Sounds: Elevated Vibes by Favor...

[rev_slider alias="la-recolte-1" slidertitle="OTHERNESS"][/rev_slider]Andrés Martí (Bogotá, 1989) is a Colombian artist and designer. In his photographic project Otredad (Otherness), he seeks to meet himself by portraying other people in a melancholy and surreal way. Coloring their noses and eyelids in ruby red, he  immerses each character...

[rev_slider alias="zongo-ss20-by-larry-jay-1" slidertitle="LA RÉCOLTE"][/rev_slider]Through her art, Goldie Iyamu advocates that by radiating love, support and protection, her fellow African women and men will slowly end the misogyny and subjugation of the African Woman. Creative CreditsPhotography and Creative Direction: Tope Horpload / @Tope_horploadArt direction & Styling: Goldie...

[rev_slider alias="idakeji-1" slidertitle="ZONGO, SS20 by Larry Jay"][/rev_slider]SS20 collection took us back to the cherished place of birth of our founder and designer Larry Jafaru, who was born and raised in the slums of Accra, Zango (corrupted to Zongo).He has always yearned to change the negative...

[rev_slider alias="afropunk-1" slidertitle="Afro+punk 1"][/rev_slider]My home, Africa. My home sweet home, The home that birthed the strong “African woman“, The one that is taught to “work hard”. Hard enough to take care of her home from the second she can breathe, patient enough to put everyone else before...

[rev_slider alias="slider-2" slidertitle="Slider 2"][/rev_slider]AFRO+PUNK is an autobiographical editorial project depicting a journey through the exploration of black identities in the alternative community and the struggles and complexities faced whilst in the middle. Inspired by Grace Wales Bonner, Adam Pendleton and Basquiat, this project provocatively addresses...

[rev_slider alias="discarded-1" slidertitle="REBEL (POISED) "][/rev_slider]In this playful and fun editorial, Brampton based photographer Janice Reid was inspired by rebellion, 90s fashion, and punk aesthetics. /*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Creative CreditsPhotographer: Janice Reid / @janice.reidStylist: Queenetteolu / @queenetteoluStylist Assistant: Naomi’s Art /...

[rev_slider alias="visual-story-absorption-1" slidertitle="IDAKEJI"][/rev_slider] /*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} “IDAKEJI, the word means opposite in Yoruba, one of the major languages in Nigeria. We live in a country where marching to the beat of your own drum is frowned upon because you...

[rev_slider alias="my-ghosts-at-the-shores-of-badagry-1-1-1-1" slidertitle="Visual Story: ABSORPTION"][/rev_slider] /*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}In the words of the artist “What is black?Historically, it has been the symbolic colour of dignity and authority, and for this reason, is still commonly worn by judges.Fashionably, it...