The Afropolitan Blog
Meet the Kenyan Entrepreneur Cashing in on Invasive Plant
Meet Michael Otieno, The Kenyan Entrepreneur Cashing In On Water Hyacinth.
"Lake Victoria is in a sorry state because of the hyacinth, we are tryin...
New Opportunity for Black Entrepreneurs Around the World
CALIFORNIA (March 16, 2019) The Afropolitan Shop today announced new features to give black men and women around the world an opportunity to make a...
How to Start an Afropolitan Business that Sells
What is an "Afropolitan" business?
In 2005 Taiye Selasi wrote the article "Bye-Bye Barbar" where she coined the term "Afropolitan".
My life changed...
Rafiki African Dolls
Wangari Kamau of Umba Creations works with women in Kenya to craft these adorable little dolls. Mwenzi the girl and Wema the boy and their friend Teddy make up the family of Rafiki (friend in Kiswahili) dolls. Each doll comes with a little note of "things passed on" to a child such as "be patient", "help others" and "be thankful".
Hope & Heritage
The Holidays are all about spreading hope, love, and joy but also reconnecting with one’s roots, at home with family. That’s why as part of our sales event, we are also celebrating the gift of hope, heritage, and home.
On the Gram
Worthy of following today:
@nahyakuri - Kenyan singer and Art Curator
@lerkuyoh Kenyan fashion designer
@_theladyt - Ethiopian-American fashio...
6 Stunning African Earrings Every Woman Needs
Your Guide to Buying African Earrings - (plus a secret cost-saving tip!)
New Products: Africa Map Clothing + African Men's Clothes!
We're excited to be launching some new products! First, we are making the foray into clothing and other accessories by offering items such us our M...
Bookworm - Americanah
You've probably heard about or read this book already. In any case it makes an excellent addition to our first installment of Bookworm! Check out ...
Music Monday - Yuna!
We love Yuna! She was just in LA and according to my sister, she was awesome. Here's one of my favorite songs "Live Your Life" perfect #fallanthem
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Monday Musings
Hello Afropolitans!
I hope you're all enjoying the new month. Well, have I got a story for you!
*Pulls out chair*
Wellllll, for about a year n...
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