This is a two part interview with Hollywood insider, Emmy-winning producer and two-time NAACP Theater Award winning playwright/producer, Mike Ajakwe. Ajakwe gives us some very valuable information about the industry. In this interview, Part I, he covers what the strike was all about with the Writer’s Guild of America, the nation’s current slow economy and …
Actor Spotlight: Ebbe Bassey
She is an emerging actress we think you should meet. Introducing Ebbe Bassey! LADYBRILLE.com: Ebbe, tell us who you are?Ebbe: I am a live wire. I am vibrant, feisty, passionate, independent, hard working, fun loving, big into fostering and strengthening my relationship with my God, my family and friends. I am always open to opportunities …
Zulu Rose, African Tradition Meets Modernity
Alexander Derrick is the lead designer of Zulu Rose, a contemporary high-end men’s and women’s fashion line. Alex started designing in 2004 during his corporate stint as graphic designer for MTV and Universal. Feeling the necessity to express himself outside of his corporate confines, the Haitian/Bajan/American designer started screen-printing as a hobby and captured his …
GT ‘Truly’ the Guitarman
We are almost at the end of what we hope was an exciting month filled with interviews from super talented musicians. But before we wrap it up, it would be remiss of us if we did not tell you of an emerging artist whose lyrics, smooth vocals and style sense is simply refreshing! Known as …
Is 9ice the Next Fela?
A self proclaimed “artist, poet and custodian of tradition and the Nigerian culture,” 9ice, like the great African musical icon-Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is dynamic, authentic and uncompromising, especially when it comes to his decision to sing in his native language. Influenced by the communication style of his now 75 year old step-mother who raised him, …
Chillin’ with Irene Hernandez-Feiks
In many ways, although a tiny city compared to the huge continent of Africa, San Francisco’s fashion industry parallels that of Africa’s. For example, like Africa, San Francisco [SF] has a unique identity. In addition, like Africa, it has been a challenge for San Francisco’s fashion industry to be taken seriously in the industry, much …