Whether from within its own borders or abroad, African culture is a source of creative inspiration. This might include anything from colorful photography illustrating both plight and progress of the continent, to amazing fashion with roots in the villages of Kenya and Congo.
Soon the world will focus on South Africa for the World Cup, putting even more attention on the entire continent. Each of these pieces of African-inspired goods proves that Africa is a hub for creative potential and development across all industries.
Implications - After all, while many people think of Africa as being full of poverty, in reality it is actually a country rich with creative people. Each of these pieces of African-inspired goods proves that Africa is a hub for creative potential and development across all industries.
27 Pieces Of African-Inspired Creativity
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Disturbing Nollywood Photos
Pieter Hugo Captures the Reality of the Nigeria's Films
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Hypercontrast Humanitarian Photos
Brent Stirton Helps the Silent Speak
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Ethnic Runway Fashion
African-Inspired Designs Rock NY Fashion Week and Arise Magazine
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African Prefab Houses
The Abod
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Extreme Tribal Fashiontography
Herring & Herring for D Mode Magazine
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Vibrant African Couture
Vlisco Designer Textiles
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Vintage African Fashion
The Fair Trade Fashions of Suno NY Began in Africa
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Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
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Dapper Congotography
The Sapeurs Form Gentlemen Subculture in Africa
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Globally-Visible Graffiti
JR's '28 Millimetres' Project Can Be Seen From Space
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African Hunting Editorials
'As Twlight Falls in the Safari' by Vogue Nippon
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Trailer Park Penthouses
Luxurious Urban Campground in South Africa
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Infographic Airlines
Kulula Rebranding Applies Guidance to Airplane Exteriors
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Giraffe Manor
Hip Hotel in Kenya
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Massive Head Wrap Fashion
'Die For Me' Features African Style in Wonderland Magazine
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Romantic African Hideaways
Bilila Lodge Kempinski in Serengeti National Park
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Wild Eco Retreats
West Africa's Resort Spa Channels the African Wild
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Tribaltography
Paul Sika Exudes the Colorful and Vibrant Spirit of Africa
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Female Awareness Photography
'Women Are Heroes' Photo Art Project by JR
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Scary Seafaring Sketches
Oliver Hambsch Shows Death, Destruction and a Sense of Humor
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Second-Hand African Couture
The Kilakitu Kenyan Cowboy Collection Uses 'Real' Models
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Trashy Wildlife Safaris
Kenyan Artists Use Recycled Materials to Build Sculptures of Animals
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Reverse Graffiti Freeways
Dutch Ink Scrubs the Street Artistically Clean
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African Beach Calligraphy
Andrew Van Der Merwe's Temporal Collection of Carvings
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Ethnic Bling
De Beers Launches Amulet Collection
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Bookmobiles Of A Different Breed
Animals As Mobile Libraries
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Wildlife Fashion Editorials
‘Into the Wild' Features Union's Winter 2010 Collect
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Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
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Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
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Monochrome Sophisticated Apparel
The Blvck Paris x Keith Haring Capsule Offers Dynamic Artistry
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Cowboy-Inspired Runways
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Sustainable Clothing Collections
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Artist-Inspired Sweaters
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Artistic African Culture Chairs
The Patewo Chair Evokes the Look of Braided African Hairstyles
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
AELIS Debuts the History and High Technology Collection
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Rebellious Spring-Ready Apparel
Karu Research Presents its Newest Capsule for the SS24 Season
Cultural Icon-Inspired Fashion Collections
Novitska's Vibrant Summer Collection is Eye-Catching
Textile-Inspired Hardwood Furniture
Peter Mabeo Designs the Lesire Collection of Furniture
Vibrant Caribbean-Inspired Collections
Adidas MAS NATION Draws Cues from the Caribbean Lifestyle
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Colorful Patchwork Collab Sneakers
KSENIASCHNAIDER and adidas Unveil the Sambae Sneaker
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Expression-Focused Sportswear Capsules
Reebok Launches the ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions
Hamed Ouattara Presents the Bolibana Show at Friedman Benda
Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion
Balmain Introduces the Lion King Collection of Apparel
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
On-the-Road Fashion Shows
The Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 Collection Debuted in South Korea
Jungle-Inspired Archival Fashion Collections
Forte_forte Unveils the Jungle Fever Archive Capsule
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Wooden Textural Furniture Series
Hanneke Lourens Designs the Corrugated Furniture Capsule
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Racism-Reflecting Art Installations
Yinka Ilori Designs the Reflection in Numbers Pavilion
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Folklore-Inspired Spring Fashion
Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
African-Inspired Holiday Hair Sets
Oribe Partners with Thandiwe Muriu for a Vibrant Collection
Trans Kidney Health Ads
Africa Creative's Ad Sheds Light on Trans Community's Kidney Health Burden
Pattern-Heavy Fashion Collections
KAHINDO is Made Ethically, with an Emphasis on Size Inclusion
African Culture-Honoring Chair Designs
Jomo Tariku Designs the Dynamic Kungdung Pembe Chair
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Sustainable Artist-Inspired Shoes
Cariuma Presents a New Series of Sneakers Inspired by Van Gogh
Colorful Boldly Patterned Jackets
Yinka Ilori Designs a Clothing Capsule for The North Face
Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs
Grey Brazil Has Designed the Anti-Racist Handbag
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Sneaker-Inspired Sporty Bags
adidas and Avavav Introduce the Forza e Coraggio Collection
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
African Heritage-Inspired Fashion Brands
D’IYANU Draws Inspiration from Nigerian Traditions
West Africa-Honoring Collaborative Fashion
LABRUM and GUINNESS Join Forces on a Summer Capsule
Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections
Sabine Finkenauer Joins Merimekko on a New Capsule
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
Yinka Ilori Debuts Projects at ART on THE MART & NeoCon
Region-Inspired Collections
Brunello Cucinelli Debuts Abaya Capsule Collection in Dubai
Brazil-Inspired Striking Footwear
BAPE and adidas Join Forces on the Orketro Brazil Model
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine
Afrobeat Kitchen Cooks Up Vegan African Dishes in Parkdale
Heritage-Honoring Minimal Fashion
QASIMI Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Graphic-Heavy Embroidered Streetwear
Corteiz Presents a Look at the its Latest Capsule of Apparel
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Nigerian-Inspired Handbags
LarAllan Exalts the Lives of Women Through Narrative Design
Avant-Garde Fall Apparel
Ahiri's F/W '23 Collection is a Fusion of Timeless Elegance & Modern Edge
Italian Heritage Brand Identities
Sergio Soldano Launches Tableau D’Art in Cannes and Genoa
Basketball-Inspired Fashion Lines
The PUMA x Rhuigi Capsule Draws Inspiration from NYC Basketball
Jamaican Folklore-Inspired Fall Fashion
Nicholas Daley Unveils the Anasi Rhythm Capsule for FW24
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs
The Tod’s x Rahul Mishra Collection is Chic and Nature-Inspired
Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs
Mohamed El-Haddad Designs the El Nahla Stool
Singer-Themed Art Exhibitions
FLANNELS X London Launches an Immersive Beyoncé Exhibition
Aluminum-Wrapped Sportswear Store
Oshinowo Studio Designs the New adidas Store in Lagos
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Worldly Paint Collections
Dstrezzed x We are WOW Makers Shares Travel-Inspired Hues
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
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Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
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Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
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AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions
The Upon Further Reflection Show Celebrates the AAPI Community
African-Style Flavor Brands
Hapi African Gourmet is Elevating African Flavors in the U.S. Market
Island Print Capsules
Lisou's Spice Island Collection Captures the Essence of Zanzibar
Liberating Colorful Luxe Handbags
Gaetano Pesce Designs Two Handbags for Bottega Veneta
Cairo-Based Streetwear Lookbooks
Unknown Taps Rapper Unknown T to Star in its New Campaign
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
College Campus Haircare Campaigns
African Pride and Impressions of Beauty Partnered on a Campaign
Music Journey-Exploring Fall Fashion
LABRUM Presents From Greener Pastures for the FW23 Season
Playful Designer-Made Objects
Yinka Ilori Objects Launches the Ojukokoro Collection
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
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Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections
Atelier Tapis Rouge Presents the Abstraction Collection
Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles
Apostrophe Puzzles' Jigsaw Collection
Special Edition Nigerian Prints
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Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
London-Exclusive Graphic Streetwear
BAPE Presents a New Collection of Apparel Limited to London
Multiracial Heritage Home Goods
Portmanteau Home: Celebrating Multiracial Heritage in Home Goods
Jamaica-Honoring Sporty Collections
Wales Bonner and adidas Launch Land of Wood and Water
Jacquard Textile Design Exhibitions
Kutsaa Saksi Unveils In The Borderlands in Helsinki
Traditional Football-Themed Fashion
Mitre and Lack of Guidance Join Forces on a Collection
Uniquely Designed Artistic Wallpapers
Mitchell Black & Blessed Little Bungalow Debut a New Capsule
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Geometric African Homes
Gregory Katz Architecture Designs the Great Primary Shapes Home
Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns
Converse Launches the Black Joy Campaign and Collection for 2024
Irish Folklore-Inspired Fashion
UNDERCOVER Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Artful Various Rug Collections
cc-tapis Presents a Range of New Rug Collections in Milan
Globally Inspired Fragrance Collections
TUMI Has Unveiled the TUMI Experience Collector
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Fantastical Tale-Inspired Fall Fashion
HERESY Unveils the Ground Work Collection for FW23
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion
Woolrich Presents Origin Stories: Americana for SS24
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
African Fusion Food Trucks
Chef Safari's Fusion Truck is Reviving African Flavors in Durango
Festivity-Prepared Vibrant Jerseys
Corteiz Unveils a New Football Jersey Ahead Notting Hill Carni
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Empowering Lambani-Designed Accessories
Banjara Kasuti Introduces the New Lambani Looms Collection
Italian Delicacy-Themed Jerseys
Bene Culture Launches a New Sporty Capsule for Summer
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Collaborative Bright Textile Wallcoverings
Yinka Ilori Designs a Special Momentum Collection
Mumbai-Inspired Eyewear Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Sun 2024 Eyewear Collection is Chic
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Craft Prize Artful Exhibitions
Loewe Presents the Installations from its Foundation Craft Prize
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
South African Retail Expansions
Amazon Unveils its First Expansion into the African Continent
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Russian Art Deco-Inspired Decor
AÈDE Studios Introduces the Artful Racines Collection
Expressive Color-Rich Apparel
SHEIN Taps Digital Artist Maalavidaa for a New Apparel Collaboration
Math-Inspired Colorful Rugs
GAN Presents the Weave Collection Designed by Helena Rohner