America’s First Lady, Michelle Obama continues to show love to Nigerian designers. We told you about Mrs. Obama’s commission of the Bunmi Koko label for a design. Duro Olowu joins Bunmi Koko in enjoying the spotlight from Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama rocked Duro Olowu in a recent dinner date with the President at Martha’s Vineyard. …
Nollywood Actress Ebube Nwagbo Launches Hair Line 'Posh Hair'
Congratulations to Nollywood actress Ebube Nwagbo who launches her line of hair extensions, ‘Posh Hair.’ ““Posh Hair has a unique selling point different from other hair products around in so many ways,” explained Nwagbo to the press. “First, it doesn’t tangle and it’s affordable and durable. Secondly, it’s the only 100% human natural hair that …
VIDEO: Plus Size Modeling in South Africa
Teikor Donor (Ghana), Elizabeth Seifu (Ethiopia) are gorgeous African plus size models in the USA unashamed of their full figure. What is plus size modeling like in Africa? Zoopy TV gives us an inside look. ~Photocredit: Teikor Dornor Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of …
Amina Alli New Face of Deola Sagoe
Congratulations to fashion model Amina Alli who, on July 31st, 2010, was announced as the new face of Deola Sagoe at the Deola Sagoe Polo T-shirt launch. Alli is signed with Elohor Isioho’s Beth Model Agency. Alli was MNET’s Face of Africa 2008 Finalist and a second runner up at the 2008 Elite Model Look …
Swahili Fashion Week 2010 Seeks New Design Icon
Swahili Fashion Week Emerging Designer Competition is searching for its next fashion design star/icon! The competition now in its third year has no age limit and is open to anyone across Tanzania who believes he or she is creatively talented in fashion design. The deadline for registration is the August 30th, 2010. For more information …
Iman, Liya Kebede & Naomi Campbell Cover Essence’s 40th Anniversary Issue
Essence Magazine loses no momentum, despite the controversy over hiring a white Fashion Director, in rolling out its September Fall Fashion Issue. The September issue is a collector’s edition and features 40 “Fierce and Fabulous Women who are Changing the World” and Michelle Obama’s exclusive letter to black women. Gorgeous African Supermodels Iman and Liya …