Forbes has written a piece on Kisua, highlighting how the company is putting African fashion on the map.  It starts out by pointing out that even if you’re not immersed in fashion, you probably understand that most designers originate from Paris, Milan, New York, and London. Africa seems to be a fashion afterthought. But it then makes the case for the impact African fashion has had on international design and the role that Kisua is playing today.

In an interview with Tutu Fellow Sam Mensah, who founded Kisua, Forbes examines how the label is changing the way African design reaches global marketplaces.

The full article is at Forbes Lifestyle.

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