Superfine: Tailoring Black Style explores the importance of style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, particularly in the United States and Europe.

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The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism. In the 18th-century Atlantic world, a new culture of consumption, fueled by the slave trade, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothing and goods that indicated wealth, distinction, and taste. Black dandyism sprung from the intersection of African and European style traditions.

The exhibition A Maze of Power presents a series of eleven portraits of African heads of state, in which American artist Kehinde Wiley goes beyond the simple contours of figuration to explore more deeply the notion of power and its representation.

Kehinde Wiley is well-known for his portraits that often feature ornate and decorative backgrounds, elements of which surround and sometimes weave around his subjects, the most famous one probably being President Barack Obama’s official portrait at Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC.

Looking for more fashion inspiration? Here is the second part of our safari fashion shoot in South Africa. Here are all the beautiful looks and brands that we selected, stylishly worn by our cover star Zozi Tunzi.

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Blazer @lukhanyomdingi
Skirt @stefaniamorland
Earrings @kirsten___goss

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Looking for some fashion inspiration?

Look no further than the fashion shoot of our last cover. Here are all the beautiful looks and brands that we selected, that were stylishly worn by our cover star Zozi Tunzi.

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Mmusomaxwell wool dress with fringe @mmusomaxwell
Lukhanyo Mdingi brass and glass bead earrings in collaboration with Pichulik @lukhanyomdingi @pichulikafrica

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This is the teaser of our new issue, that includes a fashion shoot with model, actress and former Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi.

The theme of this issue is Back to the Roots.

The video was shot by Romain Reglade
Art Directing by Luanne Toms
Styling by Claire Amor Robertson
Assistant Stylist Tandelike Mkize
Hair and Make-up by Renee De Wit

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© DJ Maphorisa – Kabza De Small

Among the most anticipated albums of this year, the latest opus by Kabza De Small, produced with the help of DJ Maphorisa & TRESOR. The first track available on the listening and downloading platforms is called “Funu” and is an opus of fourteen songs with a subtle rhythm. We must admit that this prodigy is not on his first try? Born in South Africa in 1992, Kabza De Small (real name Kabelo Petrus Motha) has been recognized since 2016 as a leading DJ and producer. Labeled “King of Amapiano” (amapiano is a genre born in Pretoria around 2015, although its origins are much debated), the man signs music that is melodic, energetic, welcoming … and very addictive. Today, the artist enjoys international notoriety. A hyper productive musician who multiplies collaborations with another standard bearer of African electronic music, DJ Maphorisa.

“Rumble in the Jungle”, Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa & TRESOR, 2021

Led by the iconic singer and instrumentalist Gladys Samba, the group of the “Mothers of Congo” sings to emancipate the African woman. Together, they revisit the Bantu lullabies of the Congo. Those which tell the story of the people and reassure children. As instruments, these mothers use pestles, pots, forks and any other utensils that recall their grueling daily life and give rhythm to the day. We absolutely crush on their latest project: it is an album born from the unique encounter between the five voices of the collective and the electronic sounds of producer and beatmaker Rrobin. The result is really unique, an hybrid project that mixes traditional sounds and more current sounds. The soothing songs convey a lot of tenderness and sweetness, presented in a daring way for an undoubtedly successful result.

Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin, Jarring Effects, 2020

MOYI 2016 – 2021

This week-end, we are celebrating the 5th anniversary of MOYI.

Launched in 2016, MOYI shines a light on Afro-Excellence in lifestyle, creativity and culture. 

Our magazine is available in print + digital, in English and in French. (more…)

Behind the Scenes of our fashion shoot with artist Fally Ipupa @fallyipupa01 🦅

The theme of this issue is Excellence, as we reflect on 5 years of celebrating Afro Excellence in the pages of MOYI.

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