Trucks lay idle, companies are closing shop as reports continue to surface on the reduction in cargo volumes at Nigeria’s ports, affecting shipping, manufacturing an retail industries, among many. According to a may 2009 report from Business Monitor International, Nigeria’s shipping industry entered 2009 in a state of crisis. All shipping sectors were hit hard but dry bulk …
Sister Fa, ‘Milyamba’
Artist: Artist: Sister Fa Album: Saraba, Tales from the Flipside of Paradise Song: Milyamba (raps about the challenges that face African women, particularly village women) Country: Senegal Website: http://www.myspace.com/sisterfa
Cesar Galindo, Spring/Summer 2010 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
It has been since the 1980s when Cesar Galindo moved from his native Houston, Texas to New York. Nevertheless, Houston’s high society and fashion-forward continue to support him, in full force and indeed many were in attendance at the designer’s Spring/Summer 2010 showing which was held at the swanky M2 Ultra Lounge located on 530 …
Tracy Reese, Mercedes-benz New York Fashion Week, Spring/Summer 2010
Tracy Reese’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection had a decidedly practical yet chic edge to it. It was clear Tracy Reese, the designer, truly wanted the average woman to know her brand was affordable and accessible, especially in this ongoing economically challenging times. The designer teamed up with mass market beauty and skincare manufacturers: Sally Hansen, Tresemme …
Front Row, Tracy Reese Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010
The Tracy Reese show is always a delight for us to attend. One of the many things about Tracy’s show are the celebs who show up. This year, young mostly Black Hollywood were present front row. Ciara, Gabrielle Union, Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson. Also present was Supermodel Beverly Johnson and Kim Kardashian. Stay tuned for …
Wahu Kagwe, Placing Kenyan Music on the World Map
Regarded as Kenya’s top Diva, Wahu Kagwe, a winner at last year’s MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) awards, is on a fresh mission to place Kenya and African music on a Global platform. Speaking to Ladybrille Magazine in Nairobi, Kenya, regarding the upcoming 2009 MAMA Awards to be held in Kenya, Wahu explained increased activities …