South African fashion designer Paledi Segabo has created costumes for a Motown theatre show, earning praise for giving the iconic music era a fresh fashion makeover. According to The Citizen, the designs manage to avoid looking like typical costumes while still capturing the spirit of the Motown style. Photos of the outfits accompanied the publication's coverage of the designer's work on the production.

Kenyan media personality Lulu Hassan has recounted how she landed an ambassadorship deal with fabric softener brand Downy, saying the opportunity came through Instagram messages. According to Tuko, she was flown with her family to Cape Town for the shoot and enjoyed lavish perks. Hassan also discussed the viral TikTok interview that captivated Kenyans, sharing details of her surprising journey with the brand.

Kenyan transgender content creator and influencer Kevin Kinuthia has reflected on their journey from humble beginnings to their current lavish lifestyle, according to Ghafla Kenya. On September 7, 2026, Kinuthia shared an old video from five years earlier showing them cleaning a modest one-bedroom house, contrasting it with the mansion and lifestyle they now display to followers.

Pauline Morabu, a Kenyan woman whose school was destroyed during the COVID-19 pandemic, repurposed the abandoned institution's materials to build an off-grid farm in Kajiado, according to Tuko. The project includes a self-sufficient three-bedroom farmhouse powered by solar energy. Her transformation of the site into a sustainable homestead has drawn attention as an example of resilience and resourceful rebuilding following pandemic-era losses.

Commercial interior designer Micah G. Oluwadare, founder and principal designer of Buckeye Interior Limited, has highlighted how existing properties in Lagos State can be given new purpose through thoughtful interior transformation. According to Tribune Online, Oluwadare cited the example of Capricorn Digital Limited, where a former residential staff-quarters building was converted into a functional and adaptable workplace, as businesses across Lagos increasingly seek flexible office spaces suited to their operational needs.

The article discusses a brand that is transforming Kenyan houses into curated living experiences, highlighting the impact of social media on design inspiration. It mentions the accumulation of various design ideas, including 46 Pinterest screenshots and eight Instagram saves, as well as a luxury Airbnb in Nanyuki and a bathroom design from a Dubai hotel.