The continent of Africa produces over 20 fashion weeks creating an outlet for both industry and consumers of African fashions to enjoy. This 2010, the diaspora is matching the momentum with more fashion week producers entering the marketplace. Dublin (Ireland) Fashion Weekend 2010 is one such new comer. Spearheaded by Creative Director Stha Ngwenya, DAFW is …
NNSM Founder Joan Okorodudu Seeks ₦100Million in Facebook Defamation Lawsuit Against Model
It is not everyday celebrities in Nigeria sue for defamation. In fact, it is a rare occurence, espeically in Nigeria’s relatively infant fashion industry. Nevertheless, Joan Okorodudu owner of Nigeria’s Next Supermodel (NNSM) bucks the trend with a defamation lawsuit seeking ₦100Million for alleged defamation of her character/ reputation by former NNSM model Marcia Okhai Ahwuose, among many defendants. …
The Future Awards 2010: Model of the Year Nominee Profiles
Ibukun Jegede, 22 Jegede began modeling aged 16 now has a contract with Mahogany Models UK. He is winner of Britain’s Next Top Model of Colour and Best Male Model of the Year UK 2009. His fashion shows include the London Fashion Week, London Alternative Fashion Week, Wimbledon Fashion Week, Croydon Fashion Week, Mahogany Bridal …
MNET Face of Africa Top 12 Contestants
“The M-Net Face of Africa Boot Camp kicked off with 24 models from 16 countries – but after a tough week of challenges, tasks and no shortage of drama, only 12 made it through to participate in the prestigious Swahili Fashion Week. Representing Angola, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, …
Kaone Kario: Host Face of Africa February 2010 Finale
One of Africa’s hottest models who was winner of the 2005 Face of Africa model competition will be host for MNET Face of Africa (FOA) finale which will be held February 2010 in Lagos, Nigeria. The winner of MNET Face of Africa will walk away with a modeling contract, a chance to strut the runway …
Liya Kebede for Elle Italia, January 2010
Our Ladybrille modelpreneur Liya Kebede kicks off the New Year with a fierce editorial and cover for Elle Italia. The pictures were shot by Photographer Alexei Hay. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the …