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The First Lady: Fusing elegance and power

The First Lady: Fusing elegance and power

In the world of politics, a first lady's image is often scrutinised as much as her husband's policies.

This is especially true in Africa, where first ladies wield soft power through their style choices, merging tradition with modernity and using fashion as a tool for diplomacy, empowerment, and cultural pride.

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