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The Folklore 50 Wraps with Bold Stories and Bright Futures Celebrating 50 African Changemakers

The Folklore 50 Africa campaign has wrapped! Over the past few weeks, we’ve highlighted 50 creatives and founders shaping the future of African fashion, beauty, media, and entrepreneurship. Catch up on the stories and impact behind the names, category by category.

The Folklore 50 Wraps with Bold Stories and Bright Futures Celebrating 50 African Changemakers

The Folklore 50 Africa set out to honor the visionaries shaping the future of the continent’s creative and cultural industries—and we’re proud to say: mission accomplished.


Over the course of this campaign, we spotlighted 50 individuals and teams who are pushing boundaries in Womenswear, Menswear, Beauty, Accessories, Photography, Styling, Home, Media, Entrepreneurship, and Change for Good. These honorees are not only excelling in their fields but actively redefining what success looks like through the lens of African identity, excellence, and impact.


This list is more than a recognition—it's a reminder. A reminder that African creatives are building global platforms, influencing mainstream culture, and crafting narratives that reflect the rich diversity and brilliance of the continent.


As we close this chapter, we extend our deepest thanks to our community, collaborators, and the honorees themselves. Their work fuels the future—and this is just the beginning.


Want to dive deeper into the stories of Africa’s leading creatives and entrepreneurs? Explore these inspiring stories here in our blog, where we spotlight honorees across fashion, beauty, media, art, and more.

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