Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television alongside her ex-husband Bob Johnson, was asked by The Daily Beast blog what she thought about her groundbreaking network since selling it to Viacom in 2000 for $1.3 billion. “Don’t even get me started,” says the 60-year-old Johnson, who has since divorced and remarried. “I don’t watch …
Barneys New York Dedicates 2 Windows to Supermodel Iman
On June 7th, 2010, Supermodel Iman will receive the Fashion Icon Award at the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards. To celebrate her achievement, high end retailer Barneys plans to dedicate two of its windows in its Madison Avenue flagship store to the Supermodel. According to WWD, the project will be directed by Barneys New York creative …
US De-list Nigeria from Terrorist Watch List!
After four months of intrigues and counter-intrigues over the inclusion of Nigeria on the list of the United State terror watch list, the country has finally been removed from the watch list. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the news was made possible by the concerted efforts made by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), led by …
CNN Profiles Growing Western Demand for African Art
CNN Inside Africa explores the explosion /interest in modern African art. 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. …
Designer Zizi Cardow Celebrates 10years in the Business of Fashion
Fashion designer Zizi Cardow, whose ane personality conjures the eccentric and funky style of American designer Betsey Johnson, will celebrate ten (10) years in the Business of fashion on May 15th, 2010. Celebrations take place at the Eko Hotel & Suites Grand Ballroom. Red Carpet begins from 4-6pm with the main event starting promptly at …
ATQ Launches Search for the Seven Wonders of Nigeria
ATQ the first Travel magazine in West Africa, organizers of Akwaaba: African Travel Market is spearheading the search for the 7 wonders of Nigeria as its own contribution to the growth of Tourism and the development of National Pride. As Nigeria marks its 50th anniversary there is a need to renew National Pride and develop …