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Vome Studio's identity revamp for Bentsi-Enchill modernises its visual identity without compromising its esteemed 20-year legacy
Rather than a complete overhaul of the identity, Vome studio chose a nuanced redesign approach, making the logo more accessible and subtly refined. The…
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Tunmise Afape
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Bransolute's brand refresh for AjoCard conveys its vision to deliver financial services to the excluded
For this project, Bransolute set out to convey AjoCard’s goal to “empower individuals to manage their finances through an agency banking model and…
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Tunmise Afape
Meet the winners of the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award
Kitso Lynn Lelliott was announced as the main prize winner of the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award. Wambui Kamiru Collymore and Frederick Ebenezer Okai were…
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Tunmise Afape
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"It's a dream come true" — Zimbabwean visual communicator and type designer, Taurai Valerie Mtake, on working with Google Fonts to create…
 • Tunmise Afape
Google Fonts adds 2 typefaces—created by a Nigerian and a Zimbabwean designer—to its catalogue
 • Tunmise Afape
Ife Aminu: On saying yes to everything, and going from a graphic design intern to a visual design lead — #008
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Creath Art Marketplace—Art Meets Technology: How Creath is using technology to bridge the gap between artists and art collectors
 • Tunmise Afape
10 African digital products and platforms you should know and use as a creative/creator
 • Tunmise Afape
Francis Essel Etetere: The architect-cum-logo-designer on being obsessed with design, and his ability to learn, unlearn, and stay curious …
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Chisaokwu Joboson talks working with Google Fonts on the Ojuju typeface, the public reaction to its launch, and his mission to create more…
The Creatives Note caught up with Nigerian-based brand and type designer Chisaokwu Joboson to discuss the inspiration behind the Ojuju typeface, and how…
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Tunmise Afape
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Osun State Governor 'orders' logo design competition following the public bashing of the new logo he assented to; best design to be…
Per the announcement, contestants are expected to take inspiration for their entry from the content and style of the publicly bashed logo.
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Tunmise Afape
Osun State faces public backlash for new logo; what is the outrage about?
"THIS IS THE WORST LOGO EVER! No ifs, buts, maybes…This is a full-on assault on my eyes, a war crime against visual harmony, a grotesque cacophony of…
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Tunmise Afape
The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation in partnership with New Comma announces the inaugural cycle of The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation Student Bursary
The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation, a private operating foundation providing facilitation of access to education for Ghanaians, in partnership with New Comma…
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Tunmise Afape
Africans Column unveils list of 50 Influential African Women Architects
The list, which was unveiled on March 31st to mark the last day of Women's Month, is a curation of African women architects whose innovative work spans…
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Tunmise Afape

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Meet the winners of the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award
Kitso Lynn Lelliott was announced as the main prize winner of the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award. Wambui Kamiru Collymore and Frederick Ebenezer Okai were…
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Tunmise Afape
Osun State Governor 'orders' logo design competition following the public bashing of the new logo he assented to; best design to be…
Per the announcement, contestants are expected to take inspiration for their entry from the content and style of the publicly bashed logo.
 • 
Tunmise Afape
Africans Column unveils list of 50 Influential African Women Architects
The list, which was unveiled on March 31st to mark the last day of Women's Month, is a curation of African women architects whose innovative work spans…
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Tunmise Afape
Goethe-Institut announces the winner of the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award
Kitso Lynn Lelliott is the winner of the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award. Wambui Kamiru Collymore and Frederick Ebenezer Okai were also announced as the…
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Tunmise Afape
Google Fonts adds Tac One—a typeface created by Nigerian design trio—to its catalogue
Tac One, a single-weight, bold Sans Serif typeface, designed by Nigerian design trio—Seyi Olusanya, Eyiyemi Adegbite and David Udoh—has just been added…
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Tunmise Afape
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama wins Dia Art Foundation's inaugural Sam Gilliam Award
The inaugural Sam Gilliam Award - established in 2023 by Dia Art Foundation and the Sam Gilliam Foundation - comes with a $75,000 prize and the…
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Tunmise Afape
Vodafone Ghana rebrands to Telecel Ghana following acquisition of major shares by Telecel Group
Last week, the Telecel Group launched Telecel Ghana - the new name and identity - a year after the acquisition, to complete the transition from Vodafone…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian web hosting company, Whogohost, rebrands as GO54 in its bid to expand across the continent
The GO in GO54 pays homage to its role in making businesses ‘GO online,’ while the number 54, symbolises the company’s goal to expand its services…
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Tunmise Afape
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Chisaokwu Joboson talks working with Google Fonts on the Ojuju typeface, the public reaction to its launch, and his mission to create more…
The Creatives Note caught up with Nigerian-based brand and type designer Chisaokwu Joboson to discuss the inspiration behind the Ojuju typeface, and how…
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Tunmise Afape
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Bolutife Awakan: On finding design, constantly learning and investing in herself, and the role of strategy in design — #023
"I invested a lot in learning about myself; understanding myself and knowing when I'm falling short. I learnt to know my strengths and my weaknesses and…
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Tunmise Afape
"It's a dream come true" — Zimbabwean visual communicator and type designer, Taurai Valerie Mtake, on working with Google Fonts to create…
The Creatives Note caught up with Zimbabwean type designer, Taurai Valerie Mtake, to discuss how the Madimi one typeface project with Google Fonts came…
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Tunmise Afape
Nonso Eagle: On being a creative director, leading the creative team at PiggyTech, and how he approaches design — #022
"I believe that design is one, whether it is product, motion, or graphic design. At the end of the day, the goal is to solve a problem and make things…
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Tunmise Afape
How Album Cover Bank is archiving, documenting, and preserving Nigerian album cover designs from 1950 to date
With 5300+ Nigerian Album covers—that date back to the 1950s —in its archive, Album Cover Bank wants to establish the history and evolution of Nigerian…
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Tunmise Afape
Tunji Ogunoye: On finding design, leaving physiotherapy for design, paying attention to details, and the impact of teaching design and…
"The reason why I can do a lot of things effortlessly now is because of the things I have done in the past. I have invested time and effort in the…
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Tunmise Afape
A conversation with Yewande Akinse, award-winning poet and storyteller, on making impact and finding expression and transcendence through…
Yewande, a poet who doggedly seeks to change the narrative one poem at a time, has won the World Bank YouthActonEDU spoken word prize and Project…
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Tunmise Afape
Ovie and Wale at 10: Richard Oboh, the brain behind the iconic characters, discusses the origin of the characters, their success so far and…
In 2013 when Richard Oboh released the ‘Eee don show video’, he didn’t know that Ovie and Wale, the main characters in the video, will go on to become…
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Tunmise Afape

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Vome Studio's identity revamp for Bentsi-Enchill modernises its visual identity without compromising its esteemed 20-year legacy
Rather than a complete overhaul of the identity, Vome studio chose a nuanced redesign approach, making the logo more accessible and subtly refined. The…
 • 
Tunmise Afape
1
Bransolute's brand refresh for AjoCard conveys its vision to deliver financial services to the excluded
For this project, Bransolute set out to convey AjoCard’s goal to “empower individuals to manage their finances through an agency banking model and…
 • 
Tunmise Afape
AFCON 2023 Identity: A Beautiful Story of Strength and Unity through Football
The new AFCON identity - designed by Designwerk, an independent, full-service creative agency - pays homage to the richness of the Ivorian culture and…
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Tunmise Afape
Creath Art Marketplace—Art Meets Technology: How Creath is using technology to bridge the gap between artists and art collectors
Using technology, Creath wants to help artists reach more audience while helping them earn on secondary sales of their artwork with its art marketplace
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Tunmise Afape
Geneza Brands' new brand identity design for Coinchip symbolises trust and financial safety as it reimagines what it means to invest in…
For this project, the Geneza team set out to interpret Coinchip’s brand values and establish it as a unique brand in the competitive cryptocurrency…
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Tunmise Afape
Toby & Tye reveals gamp's new visual identity aimed at positioning it as a reliable lifestyle brand and not just a phone repair brand
The revamped gamp’s visual identity system created by Toby & Tye uses a vibrant palette, versatile typeface, and minimalist design. It also introduced a…
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Tunmise Afape
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Geneza Store: How Geneza Brands, a Nigerian-led design studio, is creating an online store for premium and affordable design mockups…
Geneza Store which is referred to as the home for premium mockups and design resources at unbeatable prices, is a product of Geneza Brands, a…
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Tunmise Afape
African Flags and Who Designed Them (Part 1)
Beyond being a visual symbol of identification for the people of a country, the national flag can serve as a patriotic symbol that signifies hope and…
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Tunmise Afape

Opportunities and Resources

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The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation in partnership with New Comma announces the inaugural cycle of The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation Student Bursary
The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation, a private operating foundation providing facilitation of access to education for Ghanaians, in partnership with New Comma…
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Tunmise Afape
CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival announces the call for artists for its 2024 edition
This call is open to all artistes who have been professionally active for at least 2 years and with a visible commitment to their professional artistic…
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Tunmise Afape
Rele Arts Foundation announces the open call for its 2025 Young Contemporaries residency program
Now entering its 10th edition, the Young Contemporaries (YC) program - which includes a residency and exhibition program - is tailored to empower young…
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Tunmise Afape
Rencontres de Bamako announces open call for applications for the 14th edition of Bamako Encounters, the African Photography Biennale
The open call for the14th Bamako Encounters is open to artists from the African continent and its diaspora – photographers and videographers, amateurs…
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Tunmise Afape
British Council's SSA Arts announces call for submission for the Festival Connect Fund 2024/25
The Festival Connect Fund seeks grant proposals from festivals across various art forms such as Creative Technology, Dance, Film, Literature, Music…
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Tunmise Afape
Pro Helvetia announces open call for its 2025 residency program
The residency is open to artists and cultural practitioners in the fields of visual arts, design and interactive media, music, literature and performing…
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Tunmise Afape
STARTS4AFRICA extends Call for Artists for the S+T+ARTS Residency Programme for Sub-Sahara Africa
The deadline for the open call, which was originally set for February 18, has now been extended to February 25, 2024.
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Tunmise Afape
The Goethe-Institut announces the call for submissions for the Science Film Festival 2024
The Science Film Festival 2024 will spotlight films from around the world highlighting the crucial role played by net zero concepts and the circular…
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Tunmise Afape

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Osun State faces public backlash for new logo; what is the outrage about?
"THIS IS THE WORST LOGO EVER! No ifs, buts, maybes…This is a full-on assault on my eyes, a war crime against visual harmony, a grotesque cacophony of…
 • 
Tunmise Afape
10 African digital products and platforms you should know and use as a creative/creator
Despite the issue of investment and funding, we still have people building for African creatives and creators. This article covers digital products and…
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Tunmise Afape
How To Build Meaningful Relationships As A Creative
Genuine human connection and interaction can be achieved by being intentional as it requires directing efforts toward it... Building on relationships…
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TCN Monthly Recap

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TCN Monthly Recap: March 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published this March and some other…
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Ojo A. Omobolade
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Tunmise Afape
TCN Monthly Recap: February 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published this February and some other…
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Ojo A. Omobolade
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Tunmise Afape
TCN Monthly Recap: The Maiden Edition
Introducing TCN Monthly Recap, a monthly recap of stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we publish during…
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Tunmise Afape
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Ojo A. Omobolade
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