Hello Ladybrillers, It has been quite a while since I wrote one of these notes. We opened our year in African fashion and in the months that followed, it became very apparent to me that there needed to be a shift in how we do business. I felt strongly in looking at the African fashion …
Industry Moves: Solange Knowles Named Art Director and Creative Consultant for PUMA
Congratulations to Solange Knowles who recently took to Tumblr to announce her new role as Art Director and Creative consultant for PUMA. Solange has already began exercising her love for African designers and designs with a project involving the William Okpo label. See her full statement below. After years of art directing my own projects …
Famous Nigerian Celebrity Stylist Bobby Eke Bounces Back from Stroke Health Crisis
We are loving the recent news story that famed Nigerian celebrity stylist, Bobby Eke, has now bounced back from a health crisis, stroke. Congrats to him and we wish him continued speedy recovery. -Uduak ‘Stroke is not a good thing; I thank God I’m alive!’ FOREMOST hairstylist, Bobby Eke of Bobby’s Signature is gradually stepping …
Video: WATCH Bloomberg’s ‘African Women to Watch’ Spotlight on ICT Leaders Sophia Bekele and Juliana Rotich
“This week’s African Women to Watch focuses on the ICT sector revolution in Africa. Founder of Dot Connect Africa Sophia Bekele and Juliana Rotich of Ushahidi explain their stories and how Africa is engaging with new technology.” Photo: Sophia Bekele
Meet Kenyan-Nigerian American Who Sent an “I Quit” E-mail to her Employer PwC that has Everyone Talking
Meet Glory, a Kenyan-Nigerian American young woman who sent a resignation email that has everyone talking. Read her resignation email and listen to her follow up interview explaining her actions. What are your thoughts about her explanation? -Uduak Date: 11/06/2013 10:44 AM Subject: Farewell and QUEEN BEY ALL DAY! Hello XXXXXX Team, After careful consideration, …
Exclusive: Modeling and Pageantry Magazine Launched in South Africa
The South African pageantry and modelling industries will soon be gaining a long awaited platform for showcasing all things related to the sector. Models & Pageantry SA magazine will feature beauty, fashion, genuine and practical “how to” tips, profiles of the hottest models and/or pageant title holders, and the latest and greatest trends. With a …






