For too long, Nigeria’s Clothing [Design] and Textile industry has remained a stricken giant locally and globally. It is time to fix the giant. Within the past five years, when it comes to fashion, Nigeria has, arguably, experienced tremendous growth. For example, recently at the prestigious platform of New York Fashion Week for Fall 2009, …
Walmart Supports Obama Employer Mandated Health Insurance
President Obama’s employer mandated health care bill is not sitting well for many, especially small businesses. The concern for these small businesses (fashion,film and music companies included) are its tax implications and penalties. However, unlike most of the business community that are against the bill, Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, supports the bill. “We …
Arise Capetown Fashion Week
Nigeria’s media mogul Nduka Obaigbena (ThisDay/Arise Magazine) and South Africa’s fashion mogul Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe (AFI) obviously had a great time working together on Arise Africa Fashion Week, so much so they have decided to do it again! “As one of the world’s leading commentators on African culture and style internationally, ARISE is a natural …
President Obama Ghana Speech-Full Text
“THE PRESIDENT: (Trumpet plays.) I like this. Thank you. Thank you. I think Congress needs one of those horns. (Laughter.) That sounds pretty good. Sounds like Louis Armstrong back there. (Laughter.) Good afternoon, everybody. It is a great honor for me to be in Accra and to speak to the representatives of the people of …
President Obama Speaks on Ghana Visit
In an interview with AllAfrica’s reporters Charles Cobb, Jr., Reed Kramer and Tamela Hultman at the White House, President Obama discusses why he made the choice to visit Ghana as the 44th USA President and 1st African-American President. Ghana is the first African nation he is visiting since becoming president. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® …