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A convention hall filled with fans wearing elaborate handmade anime-inspired costumes, with cardboard armour, capes and headpieces visible a

From cardboard to cosplay: inside Nairobi’s growing anime convention scene

Thousands of anime and manga fans converged in Nairobi for one of Africa’s biggest cosplay conventions, transforming recycled materials and craft skills into elaborate costumes that have helped turn a once-niche hobby into a recognisable cultural movement across the continent. According to Africanews, the gathering drew participants from across Kenya and beyond, with attendees spending […]

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A fashion runway with a singer performing at the far end, models in varied outfits, and an audience seated under bright event lighting.

Mimi Mars to headline fourth edition of Rangi za Mora

Rangi za Mora is set to return for a fourth edition, with Tanzanian singer Mimi Mars named as the headline act. According to thecitizen.co.tz, the fashion showcase will pair musical performance with the presentation of style, giving the event a crossover character that extends beyond a traditional runway show. The announcement places a prominent entertainer

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