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Osengwa: A Neo African Encounter

Originating from the language of the Itsekiri people of southern Nigeria, the literal translation of the word ‘Osengwa’ is ‘it is beautiful’. Osengwa is a virtual marketplace showcasing exceptionally beautiful things of African origin.

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a woman in a red dress and head scarf sitting on a chair with her hands crossed

African Origins

Instagram Queen

African American Art

Queen!⁠ @halima for @essence ⁠ @africanprintsinfashion ⁠ -⁠

⁠"Black Princess".⁠ Series by @creativesoulphoto ⁠ @shoppeblack⁠ -⁠ Natural Hair, Natural Beauty Tips, Natural Hair Journey, Rapunzel, Black Princess, Person Standing, Hair Journey, Girl Power

Natural Beauty Tips

Natural Hair Journey

Person Standing

⁠"Black Princess".⁠ Series by @creativesoulphoto ⁠ @shoppeblack⁠ -⁠

"Black Princess".⁠ Series by @creativesoulphoto ⁠ @shoppeblack⁠ - Black Disney Princess, Moda Afro, Black Royalty, Photographie Portrait Inspiration, Golden Crown, American Princess, African American Girl, Afro Punk

Black Disney Princess

Photographie Portrait Inspiration

American Princess

African American Girl

"Black Princess".⁠ Series by @creativesoulphoto ⁠ @shoppeblack⁠ -

"Don't limit your challenges. Challenge your limits. You don't get into something to test the waters, you go into things to make waves."⁠ _⁠ Model: @supertriniwoman ⁠ Photographer: @islandboiphotography ⁠ Afrocentric Art, Black Ebony, Make Waves, Things To Make, Locs Hairstyles, Locs, Most Beautiful Pictures, Beautiful Hair

Afrocentric Art

Locs Hairstyles

Most Beautiful Pictures

"Don't limit your challenges. Challenge your limits. You don't get into something to test the waters, you go into things to make waves."⁠ _⁠ Model: @supertriniwoman ⁠ Photographer: @islandboiphotography ⁠

In Frame.⁠ Visuals via @darkskinwomen⁠ -⁠ Model/photo/edit: @symoneseven ⁠ Inspired by @dylanbolivar Excellence Aesthetic, Culture Aesthetic, Aesthetic Men, Afrique Art, African American Woman, Dark Skin Beauty, Brown Skin Girls, Melanin Beauty

Excellence Aesthetic

Culture Aesthetic

African American Woman

Dark Skin Beauty

Brown Skin Girls

In Frame.⁠ Visuals via @darkskinwomen⁠ -⁠ Model/photo/edit: @symoneseven ⁠ Inspired by @dylanbolivar

"Space Buns".⁠ Art via @0073.uv Black Fae Art, Space Goddess Art, Melinoe Goddess, Dope Girl Art, Black Afro Art, Female Illustration Art, Fantasy Magic Art, Glass Digital Art, Afro Illustration

Space Goddess Art

Melinoe Goddess

Female Illustration Art

Fantasy Magic Art

Glass Digital Art

Afro Illustration

"Space Buns".⁠ Art via @0073.uv

a woman is doing a handstand on one leg while wearing red ballet shoes

Ballet Photography

Black Ballerina

Dance Like No One Is Watching

Cool Dance Moves

B A L A N C E.⁠ Visuals via @skiinnyminnieproject⁠ -⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

"Sleeves Up".⁠ Visuals via @robertwun⁠ -⁠ Look 14. Contrast Peplum Jacket with Detachable Sleeves and the Table Cut Sunray Pleated Skirt / ROBERT WUN AW20⁠ ⁠ Photography @nhuxuanhua⁠ Model Akuac @nevsmodels⁠ MUA @porschepoon⁠ Assistants @annasophiajohn @paula.galama ⁠ @fernando_donner @steffinney @phil.egan⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Conceptual Fashion, Vogue Paris, Robert Wun, Peplum Jacket, Futuristic Fashion, Mode Inspiration, Chinese Style, Feminine Style, Couture Fashion

Conceptual Fashion

Futuristic Fashion

Mode Inspiration

Couture Fashion

"Sleeves Up".⁠ Visuals via @robertwun⁠ -⁠ Look 14. Contrast Peplum Jacket with Detachable Sleeves and the Table Cut Sunray Pleated Skirt / ROBERT WUN AW20⁠ ⁠ Photography @nhuxuanhua⁠ Model Akuac @nevsmodels⁠ MUA @porschepoon⁠ Assistants @annasophiajohn @paula.galama ⁠ @fernando_donner @steffinney @phil.egan⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

"Pick your Poison"'.⁠ Visuals via @obertwun⁠ -⁠ Look 25 & 26. The Sun-ray Pleated Orchid Dresses in Black Matte Satin and Dark Green Metalic Lamé / ROBERT WUN AW20⁠ ⁠ Photography @nhuxuanhua⁠ Model Amer Wal Athiu @milkmodelmanagement and Akuac @nevsmodels⁠ MUA @porschepoon⁠ Assistants @annasophiajohn @paula.galama ⁠ @fernando_donner @steffinney @phil.egan⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Extreme Fashion, Vogue Germany, Runway Collection, Vogue Fashion, Beautiful Outfits

Extreme Fashion

Runway Collection

Beautiful Outfits

"Pick your Poison"'.⁠ Visuals via @obertwun⁠ -⁠ Look 25 & 26. The Sun-ray Pleated Orchid Dresses in Black Matte Satin and Dark Green Metalic Lamé / ROBERT WUN AW20⁠ ⁠ Photography @nhuxuanhua⁠ Model Amer Wal Athiu @milkmodelmanagement and Akuac @nevsmodels⁠ MUA @porschepoon⁠ Assistants @annasophiajohn @paula.galama ⁠ @fernando_donner @steffinney @phil.egan⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

a painting of a peace sign on top of a hair comb in front of cotton flowers

Black Is Beautiful

”PICK”. ⁠ Art by @chuckstyless ⁠ -⁠ ⁠

Badu Vibes.⁠ Muse @erykahbadu ⁠ Art via @chuckstyless ⁠ - Theater Art, Walls Art, Music Canvas, Black Art Painting, Computer Room, Musical Theater, Female Portraits

Black Art Painting

Musical Theater

Female Portraits

Badu Vibes.⁠ Muse @erykahbadu ⁠ Art via @chuckstyless ⁠ -

a woman wearing a head scarf and holding red peppers in front of her face with both hands

Fictional Characters

African Delicacies

Afrocentric Style

African Proverb

Zelda Characters

• s p a c e •⁠ Project- "Little Lagos".⁠ -⁠ Photographer- @w_____t_________⁠ Model- @amarxchi_⁠ MUA- marz_mua⁠ Creative Direction- @sandra_githinji

a woman holding a tomato and smiling for the camera

Creative Direction

Instagram Photos

• s p a c e •⁠ Project- "Little Lagos".⁠ -⁠ Photographer- @w_____t_________⁠ Model- @amarxchi_⁠ MUA- marz_mua⁠ Creative Direction- @sandra_githinji

a woman in an orange turban holding three oranges up to her face

• s p a c e •⁠ Project- "Little Lagos".⁠ -⁠ Photographer- @w_____t_________⁠ Model- @amarxchi_⁠ MUA- marz_mua⁠ Creative Direction- @sandra_githinji

a woman with flowers on her head sitting in front of a white circle and gray background

Black Female Artists

Black Designers

Surrealist Collage

Afrofuturism Art

Botanical Collage

Digital Collages

Collage Art Projects

Collage Artwork

⁠⁠Crown in Bloom.⁠ Art via @aboutnatlife⁠ -

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