Kenya just waived goodbye to the 6th Annual AGOA conference which commanded a visit from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. But, the country is left with little chance to catch its breath as it begins prepation for the 2nd Annual MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs). The 2009 MAMA awards in collaboration with Zain will be held at the …
Lara George, Rising Artist to Watch
Within most households in Nigeria, Lara George needs no introduction. If you’ve never heard of her in the USA or Europe, however, allow us to introduce you to this rising artist, one we think you should watch closely. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of …
Lagbaja, a Love for Nigerian Fashions
Whether it is in his video “Konko Below,” “Skentele,” “Nothing for you” and numerous hits to count, one thing is clear. When the legendary Lagbaja sits to conceptualize and execute his videos, he takes every element of Nigerian fashions into account. Clothes, accessories and even exterior and interior designs all combine with his brilliant creativity …
Pro, “Uthini Ngo Pro”
Linda Mkhize (aka ‘Pro formerly known as ProKid) is a Hip Hop artist from Soweto, South Africa. He represents South African ‘Kasi’ (Township) life and his signature is rapping in a mixture of vernacular and English. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in …
X.O.D. “I Want you Back”
Currently making waves and up for the 2009 Channel O’s Music Video Awards in South Africa is X.O.D.’s song “I Want you Back.” X.O.D. (which stands for “extraordinary”) aka John Mark West was born in Uganda in extraordinary cricumstances. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image …
Sarah Tavares, “One Love”
Artist: Sarah Tavares Song: One Love Origins: Ethiopia/Cape Verde/Portugal Website: Sarahtavares.com 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 brilliant woman in business and leadership, with an emphasis on the African woman in the diaspora. …