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The A to Z Initiative- Recylce for charity
A to Z Initiative

The A to Z Initiative- Recylce for charity

The A to Z initiative started just over a year ago and we are pushing for even more support this year. In Nigeria, the tradition for special occasions is that friends and family often wear attire that is of the same fabric as the celebrant's. This is called 'Aso-ebi'. It is a way of showing…

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The Seek Project- Karo Akopkiere
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The Seek Project- Karo Akopkiere

'The SeekProject is an avenue for me to make my art visible and to add more art to the world. Its a platform for self initiated and commisioned work, creative independence and growth.The Seekproject is also a path for me to collaborate with other artists and brands that have values and culture similar to mine.'…

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Speak Yoruba App

Speak Yoruba App

Yorùbá is the native language of Yoruba people and is spoken in West Africa by an estimated 20 million speakers. It is spoken in Southern Nigeria, Benin and Togo as well as many Africans in diaspora. SpeakYoruba is a new and clever mobile application for use on an iPhone, iPod and iPad. SpeakYoruba features animated flashcards, pronunciation guides and games…

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Urbanknit at The National Centre for Craft & Design

Urbanknit at The National Centre for Craft & Design

  Cool News! A selection of Urbanknit goodies is now available at the National Centre for Craft and Design in Lincolnshire. So if you are round the way, do visit! The National Centre for Craft & Design Navigation Wharf Carre Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7TW United Kingdom

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Olympic Bee Bag

Olympic Bee Bag

I am quite excited about the start of the London this time around. The most prominent symbol of the games are the 5 interlocking rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red and usually against a white background. It was designed in 1912 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games.  The rings…

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Urbanknit at the Southbank Centre
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Urbanknit at the Southbank Centre

As part of Bee bags are available in the Festical Terrace Shop at the Southbank Centre for the whole of July.So if you are in the neighbourhood, do stop by and have a look!  Address:Southbank Centre, Festival Terrace Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX Area: Southwark020 7921 0771Nearest Transit Stations:Waterloo, Embankment, WestminsterHours:Mon-Fri 10:00 - 21:00Sat 10:00 - 20:00Sun…

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