Saran Kaba Jones’ led FACE Africa along with its Honorary Committee Alex Cummings, Dikembe Mutombo, Leymah Gbowee and Kevin McGovern will, on March 22nd, honor Nigeria’s Tony Elumelu, CON and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. To be a part of the event, visit www.faceafricagala.com to purchase your ticket.
Africa Fashion International’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg kicks off today. What do you all think is the state of Africa’s fashion industry today? We’ve seen many fashion brands come and go. The concern over the over-saturation of fashion weeks seems to be dissipating, primarily because there has been no real sustainable business model for the …
Supermodel Ajuma Nasenyana, former athlete turned super model, shares her journey into modeling, and what she believes the future looks like for Kenya’s modeling industry. -Uduak Oduok
I think when we discuss women issues, especially in Africa, we really don’t stop to pay attention to widows. Widows are vilified, their legal rights trampled upon, and many live in abject poverty post the death of their spouses. That a continent treats one of its most vulnerable demographic in such inhumane state is appalling. …
Ladybrille designers, and industry in general, you all know or should be familiar with the saying, “never quit.” However, just in case you are unfamiliar with this famous saying, Y!Naija’s Chude Jideonwo, a name that should be familiar to many of you Ladybrille readers, reminds you in the video clip below to never quit. Indeed, …
I recall meeting Nigerian designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi some years back at New York Fashion Week. I was invited to cover a fashion show she was showcasing in. What immediately struck me when I met her and remains unforgettable was the passion and energy she exuded both in her personality and her designs. Back …
