Fashion
This rich Ghanaian Muslim bride has won our hearts with her iconic gown and beauty for 2020
Ghanaian couple, Saeed and Nadia’s wedding is quickly becoming a late contender for the Celebrity Weddings of 2020.
Through their expensive celebration, the beautiful bride wore flamboyant dresses that we can confidently say it is nothing like we have seen before.
The white gown is a gorgeous work of art by a professional designer and it was designed to fit her perfectly.
She has set an unbreakable fashion statement for brides including our celebrity brides for the next couple of year.
The bride chose the best to herself to do her bridal makeup and we don’t have any questions about it. Simply flawless.
As a hairstylist, she chose the second-best to herself and we are impressed with her lovely bridal hairstyle but this bride’s hair gear and glittering hair accessories is something we can’t compete with.
Take a moment and stare at her earrings. This is a priceless fashion accessory.
The details of the wedding gown will blow your mind. Zoom in and comment with what you see.
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KPALANGA-INSPIRED fashion designs took centre stage in Tamale during the launch of the ‘Fugu Wednesday Wear’ initiative by the National Investment Bank PLC.
The Tamale-based fashion brand SNIKIA NEWLUK showcased a collection of modern outfits made from traditional Fugu fabric, presenting creative designs that blended Northern Ghana’s iconic smock with contemporary fashion styles.
Models walked the runway in uniquely tailored outfits that highlighted the versatility of Kpalanga, a modern interpretation of the traditional Fugu designed to appeal to younger generations and professionals.
Speaking on the side-lines of the event, the founder of SNIKIA NEWLUK said the brand aims to modernise Northern Ghanaian fashion while preserving its cultural identity.
The event formed part of activities marking the launch of the National Fugu Wednesday initiative, which encourages Ghanaians to wear locally made smocks every Wednesday to promote Ghanaian culture and support the local fashion industry.
From Geoffrey Kwame Buta, Tamale
In the bustling streets of Accra, braided crowns, coiled Afros, and beaded locks are more than fashion statements. They are living testaments to heritage, resilience, and identity.
The Afro, which rose to prominence in the 1960s and 70s, was more than a hairstyle. It became a symbol of defiance against Eurocentric beauty standards and a proud declaration of Black identity.
But the story of African hair stretches back centuries. Ancient carvings from Egypt depict intricate braids and cornrows, styles that carried messages of social status, age, and even spirituality. Across West Africa, beads and cowrie shells were woven into hair, turning each head into a canvas of culture and artistry.
“Hair was never just hair,” says cultural historian Ama Ofori. “It was a language, a way of telling the world who you were and where you came from.”
Colonial rule attempted to suppress these traditions, branding natural hair as ‘unruly.’ Yet, generations later, the revival of the Afro and traditional styles has reclaimed that narrative. Today, braids, twists, and Afros are celebrated on runways, in music videos, and on city streets worldwide.
For many young Africans, embracing natural hair is both a fashion choice and a way of honouring ancestors while shaping modern identity. “When I wear my Afro,” says student and stylist Efua Mensah, “I feel connected to history. It’s not just style, it’s strength.”
As the global fashion industry increasingly embraces African-inspired looks, the Afro reminds us that beauty is not only about trends. It is about heritage, pride, and the stories carried in every strand.
By Beatrice Wornovi
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