2013 was also a remarkable year for African fashion, with designers like Dakar-based Senegalese designer, Yinka Lijadi, and Johannesburg-based South African designer, Tshepo Mokoena, showcasing their collections at prominent fashion weeks around the world.
: The rise of platforms like YouTube and Facebook allowed individual creators to become entrepreneurs. Short comedy skits, such as those by Adunni Ade
: Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood, continues to thrive, producing over 1,000 movies a year. In 2013, Nollywood films are gaining international recognition, with movies like "Half of a Yellow Sun" and "The Figurine" receiving critical acclaim. The industry's success has created new opportunities for African actors, directors, and producers, cementing Nollywood's position as a major player in the global film industry.
The "new lifestyle" of 2013 was also defined by a booming beauty and fashion market. The $6 Billion Hair Industry
: This landmark nature and lifestyle documentary series, narrated by David Attenborough, premiered in 2013. It featured six episodes exploring the diverse landscapes and human/animal life in the Kalahari, Savannah, and Congo Basin. EbonyLife TV Top Entertainment Trends and Stories Music Breakouts