Charity begins at home” is a saying I got accustomed to hearing while growing up. Indeed, for the future, this saying ought to be at the forefront of the producers and organizers of the recently completed ThisDay Festival 2008 ‘Africa Rising’ event. While I applaud the goals to re-brand Africa and help put the continent …
Kenya’s Ajuma Nasenyana
Whether using fashion to make a political statement, to promote peace, or their designers winning awards worldwide, Kenyans are insisting to be an active participant in Africa’s momentum building fashion revolution. A name that has contributed to this revolution and kept Kenya on the tongues of many across the globe is Ajuma Nasenyana. Ajuma’s dark …
CNBC Agrees Africa is Getting Hotter by the Moment for Investments!
Last week CNBC did a strong interview with the CEO of Transcorp Nigeria focused on the strong growth in Africa and investing in Africa. Simply put, business growth in Africa today is very exciting and TREMENDOUS! Most have approached it from the perspective of telecom, technology e.t.c. That’s definitely important but, of course, Ladybrille maintains …
Ella Brown Couture Launches Spring/Summer Collection 2008
For Immediate ReleaseLos Angeles, CA July 7, 2008 — Los Angeles based designer Ella Brown Couture has designed a new collection that introduces rich colors and a bridal collection to the brand. This collection also includes an array of vibrant handbags and handmade fine jewelry. Today July 7th Ella Brown Couture launches its 2008 Spring/Summer …
Exclusive Interview: Femi Emiola on Africa, Hollywood & Killer Looks!
Femi Emiola, Hollywood’s next breakout star, has been seen on major dramas such “ER” and “The Practice.” Born in Iowa to a Filipino mother and Nigerian father, Emiola grew up in the Philippines for five years, Nigeria for ten and has lived in Los Angeles since 2001. Although trained in theatre, a drama queen she …