The US state of Maryland is home to more than 23 thousand Nigerians according to the Maryland’s governor Martin O’Malley. On June 20th 2013 at the Maryland State Building, Maryland and Cross River State, Nigeria signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a sister state relationship between the two communities. The Nigerian community is one of …
Outrage Ensues at Nigerian Senate’s Bill to Legalize Girl Child Marriage #CHILDnotBRIDE
PROTESTS have continued to trail the Nigerian Senate’s passage of a resolution to amend the provision of Section 29 (4b) of the 1999 Constitution. Section 29 (1) of the 1999 Constitution states: “Any citizen of Nigeria of full age who wishes to renounce his Nigerian citizenship shall make a declaration in the prescribed manner for …
Nigerian-American Beauty Kathy Onwu Crowned MISS AFRICA USA 2013!
As a proud supporter and media sponsor of events and programs empowering women, Ladybrille congratulates Kathy Onwu who recently won the 2013 Pan-African Miss Africa-USA Pageant. Onwu’s compelling story, positive disposition despite the challenges life has dealt her and her family, her commitment to women health issues, grace and style earned her the coveted title. …
AFRICA Style Now: (Video & Pics) Michelle Obama Rocks Nigerian Designer Maki Oh’s Adire ‘Tally’ Print Shirt During South Africa Trip
It is always exciting to see the works of African designers get the glory they deserve on the global stage. One of our Ladybrille design labels to watch, Maki Oh, just got such global attention when The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, rocked a Maki Oh Adire ‘Tally’ print shirt during her …
Video: Check out the Teaser for the Upcoming Banky & Tiwa Show on Ebony LifeTv
Check out and tell us what you think about the teaser below for Nigerian R & B super stars Tiwa Savage and Banky W’s upcoming talk show. The show titled ‘The Banky & Tiwa’ show will soon premiere on EbonyLife Tv, “Africa’s First Global Black Media & Entertainment Network,” owned by Mo’Abudu. “The show, featuring …