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 …

Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Senegal’s Yaye Marie Ba!

Gone are the days when mainstream media ignored blogs. Blogs and their authors are highly influential, wielding much power even in purchase decisions of their audience. The number of those who read blogs at least once a month has grown 300% in the past four years, and what they read strongly influences their purchase decisions, …

Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Amabel Niba

Ifirst got introduced to this young woman through her husband, Elvis Niba, at the Nollywood Foundation Convention event 2006. He solicited me to contribute as a journalist for her bi-monthly publication, African Vibes Magazine [AVM]. I subsequently met Amabel and I was and remain impressed with her passion, drive and her commitment to the growth …