Congrats to the RedStrat Group, the organizers of Nigeria’s prominent youth Award show, “the Future Awards.” According to the press release we just received from Redstrat, the Africa Union, a successor of the Organization of African Unity, is an intergovernmental entity consisting fifty-three [53] African nations. The details follow:“In recognition of the success of Nigeria’s …
VIP Launch Party for "Fashion for Peace," Kenya 2009
Last year, Kenya’s fashion community including models and designers joined forces through the event, “Fashion for Peace,” to show creativity and solidarity in the face of adversity, the post-election violence that took place in Kenya. This year, while a post election violence is no longer at issue, the producers of the event have decided to …
Branding the “Koko” with D’Banj’s “Koko Mansion Reality TV Show”
From shows like the Apprentice, American idols, Big Brother, Deal or No Deal to America’s Next Top Model, African nations and specifically Nigeria, have made it trendy to purchase these American/Western franchises to produce their own derivatives, following the format of the franchisors. Nigeria/Africa’s music superstar D’Banj is breaking the trend by orchestrating his own …
Cindy Sanyu, “Mbikooye”
Artist: Cindy SanyuOrigin: UgandaSong: MbikooyeFormerly with Uganda’s girl group: Blu*
Krista Karo, CEO Instyle Belly, Ladybrille Woman of the Month
In this tough economy, it has become almost common place to see consignment shops/boutiques popping everywhere. While many consignment store owners opt for a physical store location, not New Jersey based Krista Karo, founder and CEO of InStyleBelly. Karo is a stay at home mom who juggles three important tasks, all at once: mommy, running …
Baloji, “Congo”
Artist: Baloji Song: “Congo” Origin: Congo Label: Virgin Records Site: http://www.myspace.com/baloji