It is slowly but surely becoming a common thing to see African inspired clothing on the Western fashion global map. 2009 has opened to a strong start for Africa’s fashion professionals, industry et al. We can continue to count the many successes with the current endorsement deal signed by Liya Kebede and the successful retail …
Angola Ambassador to Speak at the 6th Annual Global California Conference in Silicon Valley
“Following a devastating 27-year civil war that ended in 2002, oil and diamond-rich Angola is in the midst of a massive crash program to rebuild its roads, railroads, ports, cities and virtually everything else and is linking up all provincial capitals with fiber-optic cable. Ambassador Dan Mozena of Angola will be giving a special presentation …
Trade and Investment with AGOA Countries in Africa
When the going gets tough and the tough gets going, where do most small and medium size U.S./Western businesses look to make money? If you guessed Africa,give yourself a pat on the back because you are right! “The Trade and Investment with the AGOA Countries in Africa” Conference produced by the Monterey Bay International Trade …
La Gran Pachanga!
If you will be in the San Francisco area, this event organized by Irene Hernandez-Feiks, our main feature February last year, is a must! A night with food, 3 live bands, 14 DJ’s, silent auction with over 200 local artists and designers, live painting and much more while making a difference in the lives of …
How to Choose and Care for Aso Oke
Many non-Africans and Africans in the West really want to experiment with African fabrics but they have no idea where to begin. For many, myriad questions abound such as: 1) Are my only options the Kente or mud cloth? 2)What do African fabrics feel and look like? 2) where do you get them from? 3) …
Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2009, Nominees
If you are looking to sample or bask in the glitz and glamour of Africa’s entertainment industry then the upcoming Nigeria Entertainment Awards [NEA] 2009 is one to mark your calendars for! The producers just released the Nominees for 2009 and also announced this year’s event will be held in Washington DC! In case you …