Image of the Day / Bio Óleos de Miombo Lucious lip balm…We love the beautifully packaged and naturally scented lip balms from Bio Óleos de Miombo, founded by Ana Alecia Lyman in Mozambique. Lip balms come in three different types: citrus + vanilla, lemongrass + honey, peppermint + cinnamon, all using natural ingredients from Mozambique’s Miombo woodlands. Ana is a specialist in value chain development for non-timber forest products, with her unique packaging reflecting this interest in sustainable beauty. @miomboco

Image of the Day / Mash. T Design Studio Modern homeware design…Light up your life and your favourite rooms with dramatic lighting design from Thabisa Mjo, founder and owner of Mash. T Design Studio in South Africa. The oversized Jozi Skyline pendant, the Hoola pendant, dome desk lamps and bright side tables make a real design statement. Thabisa’s innovative furniture and design studio has a focus and philosophy to tell uniquely South African stories using the medium of design that makes a real statement. Image by @sarahdepina @mashtdesignstudio

Image of the Day / Marini Naturals Naturally beautiful haircare…For all those who want beautiful hair without harming the environment, Marini Naturals founded by Michelle Ntalami in Kenya has the solution. The company produces 100% natural and organic quality hair-care products and accessories for all natural-haired beauties. Michelle called her company "Marini Naturals" as it is a Swahili word for "Naturally Beautiful" or "Naturally Charming," just like a natural-haired woman, and just like her products. @marini.naturals

Image of the Day / Quazi Design Mbabane Bowls…We love this range of homeware created by Quazi Design in Eswatini, founded by Doron Shaltiel. Promoting social responsibility and environmental awareness in design and everything they do, Quazi is creating a new perspective on fair trade. The company designs for sustainable change and social impact, creating responsible and thoughtful products by transforming discarded waste magazines into original accessories and interiors. @quazi_design

Image of the Day / ROF Style Boot Style…We love these stylish boots that represent both practicality and great looks from ROF Style in South Africa, founded by Laura Struik. Rof, the South African Afrikaans word for rough, is a brand that stands for freedom, (outdoor) adventure, and off the beaten track. The brand is known for its unpolished, firm and timeless boots, handmade by passionate local craftsmen. ROF’s vision to support the local community by allowing them to learn a craft and become independent. @rof.style

Image of the Day / House of Tara Make-up Artistry…If it’s a touch of glamour you need in your life, then House of Tara in Nigeria, Africa’s foremost indigenous makeup brand founded by entrepreneur Tara Fela Durotoye, has just what you need. House of Tara is a pioneer in the beauty and makeup industry in Nigeria and Africa as a whole and a trailblazer in the areas of retail, distribution channel management and education. @houseoftara_intl

Image of the Day / Studio Daisy Mogne Special Occasion Hairstyling…For that big day or special event, Daisy Mogne, founder of Studio Daisy Mogne in Mozambique, has the professional Make-up and Hair Styling service you need. Daisy is passionate about providing her clients with the best service and experience possible to make them feel special on those big occasions. Daisy’s ultimate goal is to establish a technical beauty school in Mozambique where she can share all her knowledge and inspire other people. @studio.daisymogne

Image of the Day / Suzie Beauty Makeup & Skincare Covered…For all those women looking for a beauty and skincare regime that is for the African woman, by an African woman, then Suzie Beauty in Kenya, founded by Suzie Wokabi, has you covered. This revolutionary beauty line is the country’s first make-up and beauty brand and is a global trailblazer in the industry. Suzie’s experience as a top make-up artist means she understands the unique make up needs of women living in an African climate. @suziebeautyke

Image of the Day / Gone Rural Woven wall disc…If you appreciate the art of weaving, then you will love these new woven wall discs from Gone Rural in Eswatini, founded by Jenny Thorne. Gone Rural has blossomed from a local women's empowerment project to a global leader in handcraft and design, using creativity to ignite social change and now working with over 780 women artisans. Gone Rural has reimagined the traditional weaving techniques of Eswatini to create beautiful, impact driven products that the world wants to buy. @gonerural

Image of the Day / Isabella - Estética & Cosméticos Refreshing citrus soap…For lovers of natural skincare, this refreshing orange scented soap from Catia Mondlane, founder of Isabella - Estética & Cosméticos in Mozambique, is a great skin reviver. This innovative Mozambican cosmetic company creates natural skin solutions based on locally sourced organic and fresh ingredients. Catia’s brand is especially for who people want to be kind to their sensitive skin at affordable prices. @isa.bellapele

Image of the Day / Loshes Chocolate Luxury Cocoa Powder…Who doesn’t love the taste of cocoa, and where better to experience it than from Loshes Chocolate in Nigeria, founded by Femi Oyedipe. Loshes Chocolate makes single origin chocolate. Part of the bean-to-bar process results in the creation of cocoa powder, great as an ingredient in making chocolate spreads, peanut butters, biscuits, pastry, confectionery manufacturing, baking and hot cocoa drinks! @losheschocolate

Image of the Day / Zuri and Imani Tantalizing textiles…Inspired by nature, we love this fabulous Namaqua fabric from the Namaqua Collection designed by Zuri and Imani, founded by Joy Ezeka in South Africa. The Namaqua Collection was inspired by the Flower Route of the Northern Cape. Zuri and Imani is a textile and surface design studio in South Africa, renowned for its original and exclusive pattern print designs and colours. @zuriandimani