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Joined October 2019
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In Rwanda, the Inyambo long-horned cattle are a symbol of royalty, prosperity, friendship and cultural identity. They hold a fascinating place in Rwanda’s history preserving a remarkable part of Rwanda’s cultural heritage. #Refinedng #Inyambo #Rwanda #Cattle
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In Rwanda, the Inyambo long-horned cattle are a symbol of royalty, prosperity, friendship and cultural identity. They hold a fascinating place in Rwanda’s history preserving a remarkable part of Rwanda’s cultural heritage. #Refinedng #Inyambo #Rwanda #Cattle
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Charm La'Donna at the Ebony Power 100 Gala wearing 'Who Decides War' Spring/Summer 2026.
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Charm La'Donna at the Ebony Power 100 Gala wearing 'Who Decides War' Spring/Summer 2026.
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'Becoming' collection by Born Star at Lagos Fashion Week.
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'Becoming' collection by Born Star at Lagos Fashion Week.
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Flau'jae Johnson at the Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Flau'jae Johnson at the Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Trinity Tatum at the 2026 Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Chelley Bissainthe at the 2026 Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Serena Page at the Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Serena Page at the Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Chelley Bissainthe at the 2026 Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Trinity Tatum at the 2026 Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Coco Jones on the EBONY Power 100 carpet. 🔥
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Coco Jones on the EBONY Power 100 carpet. 🔥
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I’m usually one to shy away from things like this, but this made me really emotional this morning. Thank you, @refinedng. This means so much to me, especially right now.
Meet @adedayoagarau: A Nigerian Voice Making Room for African Writers From studying science to becoming an award-winning poet, Adedayo Agarau has built a career around African memory, identity and storytelling. 🧵
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Kasubi Tombs: Uganda’s Royal Heritage and a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🇺🇬 Located in Kampala, the Kasubi Tombs are the burial grounds of four former kings of the Buganda Kingdom, known as the Kabakas. Built in 1882 as a palace for Kabaka Muteesa I and later converted into a royal burial site, the complex holds great cultural and spiritual significance for the Baganda people. At its centre is Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the main tomb structure, built using traditional materials such as wood, reeds, thatch and wattle. Its architecture reflects the craftsmanship and cultural traditions of the Buganda Kingdom. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, the Kasubi Tombs remain an important symbol of Uganda's history, royal heritage and living cultural traditions. The site remains a remarkable part of Africa's heritage worth preserving and celebrating. 🎥: tourbugandaug #Refinedng #Uganda #KasubiTombs #UNESCO #WorldHeritage
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Kasubi Tombs: Uganda’s Royal Heritage and a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🇺🇬 Located in Kampala, the Kasubi Tombs are the burial grounds of four former kings of the Buganda Kingdom, known as the Kabakas. Built in 1882 as a palace for Kabaka Muteesa I and later converted into a royal burial site, the complex holds great cultural and spiritual significance for the Baganda people. At its centre is Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the main tomb structure, built using traditional materials such as wood, reeds, thatch and wattle. Its architecture reflects the craftsmanship and cultural traditions of the Buganda Kingdom. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, the Kasubi Tombs remain an important symbol of Uganda's history, royal heritage and living cultural traditions. The site remains a remarkable part of Africa's heritage worth preserving and celebrating. 🎥: tourbugandaug #Refinedng #Uganda #KasubiTombs #UNESCO #WorldHeritage
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Alton Mason at the LACMA Art+ Film Gala.
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