Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® articulated toe shoe, today announced its centennial anniversary of manufacturing in the United States. The milestone celebration is set for Friday, Sept. 16, at its Quabaug Vibram Innovation (QVI) manufacturing facility in North Brookfield, Massachusetts. “Vibram USA’s ‘Centennial Event for the Future’ …
Ghanaian Reggae and Dancehall star, and BET Award winner Stonebwoy will be headlining the first ever Ghana Music Week UK festival, which is taking place at the Indigo at The O2, on October 21, 2016. Joining Stonebwoy on the bill is Capital Xtra’s veteran broadcaster and Afrobeats tastemaker Abrantee, who has been confirmed as the festival host, and UK ambassador. The multiple …
Haiti prepares for a historic ground breaking weekend at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with the debut of three films. This is the first time three films all directed by Haitian filmmakers will screen at TIFF. The films are ‘Ayiti Mon Amour’ directed by Guetty Felin, I Am Not Your Negro directed by Raoul Peck, and The …
Banana Republic announces international style icon Olivia Palermo as the brand’s first women’s global style ambassador. Through the partnership, Palermo will be integrated throughout Banana Republic’s global marketing, starting in Fall 2016 and will extend through 2017. Palermo brings a fresh perspective to the versatile lifestyle brand focused on contemporary classics. To kick off the …
MOBO Award winning artist Rachel Kerr who has also toured the world with Lauryn Hill, Brandy, Musiq Soulchild, among many talented artists, is the first ever songstress in UK history to release a mixtape and it is FREE, and hot! The 16 track mixtape titled ‘UNBOXED’, features Drake, Party Next Door, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanezand …
Cameroon’s Myra Maimoh debuts a stunning new extended play (EP) album titled ‘UNIQ’, and a music video on self-love that we absolutely love! On the album, Maimoh showcases a very sweet voice to the ears, and one with great vocal range. She also incorporates an R&B and African inspired musical influences to deliver very positive …
