“T“he economic downturn in America in recent years has left many families including those of African descent with no alternatives but to reach out to their homelands in search of better prospects. Each person is faced with varying circumstances that has made doing business back home (Africa) appealing, from; being let go from their jobs …
Ronke Oshodi's Burden: Sister's Cancer Steals Oshodi's Joy
Yoruba actress Ronke Ojo who is popularly known as “Oshodi Oke” is not smiling at the moment. Her adopted sister who has been with her for over six years is down with cancer of the bone. Oluwabunmi Esther Akinleye, who came into the actress’ life as her personal assistant is a shadow of herself. Her …
Singer Wax Uses Music As a Useful Tool for Child Development and Emotional Healing
Singer Wax, Ladybrille Man of the Month from May 2010, has been quite busy applying music in the field of sociology and social work. He sent the information below to us letting us know how music can be a useful tool for child development and emotional healing. “Music can be a critical tool for child …
Celebrity Weddings: Chima Weds Onyeaka
Weddings remain and are of course a very big deal across Africa. We will do our best to bring you periodic highlights of celebrity weddings but with a focus on the fashion and beauty. One of our latest weddings is that of MD/CEO of Nigeria’s Ceecon Energy Oil and Gas Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso. Anyaso wedded …
Kehinde Wiley African Inspired Art to Be Displayed on Cabs in New York City
New York based portrait painter Kehinde Wiley’s artwork will be displayed on cabs across the city very soon. Wiley who is of Nigerian and African-American heritage draws inspiration from diverse influences including Africa. For more details and story, visit Gotamist.com. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the …
New Year, Powerful You!
‘Tis the season for self-evaluation and new beginnings. What better time to unlock and harness the power you hold within, especially on this special day January 11th, 2011! Try these five tips to make 2011 all that it can be and more. SET THE DATE How many times have you put off finishing your degree, …