Agbani Darego is not your ordinary Nigerian fashion model. Trying to relegate her to such category would simply be a futile exercise. For millions of Blacks worldwide, the fashion model’s win as Miss World 2001 represented a victory for both Nigeria and Black women. Her win reaffirmed the saying “black is beautiful” and remains a …
Ruggedy Baba, Preserving Nigerian Fabrics & Fashion
Here at Ladybrille®Nigeria, while we applaud efforts of all Nigerian artists, we particularly applaud Nigerian artists who are helping create a demand for Nigerian fabrics and ultimately culture with their music videos. One fine example of that is this video by Ruggged man featuring 9ice.
Warebi Martha Ebigbabor
Warebi Martha is a common household name in Nigeria and a very familiar face on South Africa’s runway shows. She is fierce model whose looks and work ethics has gained her a . The model who was also a nominee for the 2009 “Future Awards,” prepares to launch her jean clothing line Fableux jeans.
Taé Flagship Store, Lagos by Bisola Edun
Designer Bisola Edun has made it explicitly clear to all who will listen her goal to have her fashion label Taé be the first Nigerian fashion label listed on Nigeria’s Stock Exchange. The very ambitious Edun also wants to have Taé retail chain stores across the country and also in every major city across the …
Nneka, ‘Uncomfortable Truth’
Artist: Nneka Origins: German based Nigerian artist Album: 2005 ‘Victim of Truth’ Song: Uncomfortable Truth Nominee SMVA ’09 for ‘African Video of the Year’ for ‘Heartbeat’ off album ‘No longer at Ease’ Website: Myspace.com/nnekaworld
Michelle Obama Sophie Theallet Ghana Style
The dust has settled a bit from this past weekend when the Obamas visited Ghana, West Africa. While we of course hoped Michelle Obama would rock a Ghanian designer outfit because of its implications on a global level about Africa, truth be told, the turnaround time appeared quite short to achieve that goal.