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Grade Africa and Chivas Venture Aims to Make a Difference
Grade Africa and Chivas Venture Aims to Make a Difference
The first Chivas Venture X Grade Africa's workshop happened in Cape Town, South Africa earlier this year. Zaid Osman, the founder of the Sneaker Exchange – Africa’s largest youth culture event and... Read more...
Meet Cebo from The Fresh Up Barber
Meet Cebo from The Fresh Up Barber
At Grade, we are all about creating opportunity and supporting fellow African creatives and entrepreneurs. We know the hustle ain't easy - so we will always empower where we can.... Read more...
Grade Africa and Fubu Join Forces to Protect The Future
Grade Africa and Fubu Join Forces to Protect The Future
No one understands culture like Grade and Fubu. This collaboration brings forth two two brands with a very important shared goal: to inspire creativity and foster a community. Sporting 8... Read more...
Grade Create Not Consume Challenge
Grade Create Not Consume Challenge
A chance to create with Grade Africa Read more...
The history of Grasshoppers
The history of Grasshoppers
Now in its 150th+ year since it was started by Charles Searle back in 1859 ... Bolton Footwear has ensured that Grasshoppers shoes can stride with purpose and positivity into... Read more...
Eco-friendly
Eco-friendly
You often hear the term global warming thrown around very loosely, talks about saving the sea turtles, polar bears and keeping our earth clean - but what does it actually... Read more...
The importance of manufacturing in Africa
The importance of manufacturing in Africa
It's no kept secret that the African economy is in a fragile state. Poverty, lack of education, cultural segregation and financial inequality are some of the key factors that contribute... Read more...
Grade Collabs with Enzi Footwear, and LDRS 1354
Grade Africa collaborates with Enzi Footwear, and LDRS 1354 on a limited edition tee and hoodie collection. This collab was available exclusively at Sneaker Exchange in Jo'burg last year. The aim of the collaboration was to unite different backgrounds and cultures - but still show our we are all the same, hence the "Black on Both Sides" LDRS 1354 is a store and brand based in Chicago - and is all about pushing originality - "Lead Never Follow" is their slogan, and they live by it. LDRS has been around... Read more...