To many of us, the news of yet another celebrity launching a perfume brand raises eyebrows and makes us heady like the overly sweet smell of crushed flowers. Originally, celebrities served as a muse in the perfume-making process. In 1957, Hubert de Givenchy beauty created “L’Interdit” for the legendary Audrey Hepburn and he later released …
Watch the History of Austrian Lace in Nigeria ft. Tiffany Amber, Ituen Basi, Frank Oshodi & Vivid Imagination (Video)
Most Nigerian fashionistas know the ankara fabric that is uniquely Nigerian is primarily produced in Holland. But, many do not know the popular lace fabric we wear is also mostly produced overseas, specifically Austria. Nigeria has the biggest lace market in the world. On May 14th, 2011, Austria Advantage, The Trade Section of The Austrian …
How to Build a Career as a Successful Designer: The Importance of Fashion School
Budding fashion designers everywhere feel they have what it takes to break into the fashion industry. So comes the question: “as an aspiring designer with skills and talent, is there still a need for me to attend a fashion school?” Even if you feel you know everything there is to know about fashion, there is …
Protect The Corpers Seeking Volunteers- GRAPHIC IMAGE
You’ve heard of the post-election violence that erupted in many parts of the North that caused the murder of a lot of our youths who were involved in the NYSC. Well, the #ProtectTheCorpers project s doing something about it and we need your help! We are calling for volunteers. We are asking you to go …
How Oprah Changed Television
“It has been a stellar ride: 25 years of nonstop No. 1 TV ratings, history-making interviews, toppling the competition, confounding the pundits, paving the way and proving, in the end, that real power in television resided in the singular force of one Oprah Winfrey during these past 2½ decades. Now, as she comes into the …
2011 BET Awards: 2Face, D’Banj, Tinie Tempah, Ice Prince, D-Black, Who Makes the Cut?
The 2011 BET Awards is right around the corner and will be held on June 26, 2011 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Last year, we had a pleasant surprise when the network nominated, in the BET International Category, M.I., Wale, P-Square and Ghana’s Kojo Antwi, among others. Africa was very excited! But, what …