News

Blogging Home the Bacon, the Rags-to-Riches Story of Famed Nigerian Blogger Linda Ikeji

“VENTURES AFRICA – The history of blogging sounds like any other ’History of’ – not very exciting. Yet blogs, an online platform where people share information and opinions, provide some of the most exciting reads today. Hundreds of millions of blogs about politics, business and entertainment exist on the World Wide Web, how do you …

Fashion Law

LAWSUIT ALERT: African Designer Makeba Boateng of KEBA Clothing FIGHTS Confidence Haugen Over Trademark Infringement of Logo #Fashionlaw

In what could potentially be a rather interesting case that could serve as precedent (binding law/law to follow) for modern day Ghanaian fashion designers, Makeba Boateng (UK trained designer and Publicist) takes on an alleged friend turned enemy, Confidence Haugen, for trademark infringement of her logo, Keba Clothing. The case was filed in a ‘”Fast …

Events

(FULL LIST) And the Nominees for the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Are . . .

It’s that time of the year when the prestigious Nigeria Entertainment Awards, USA announces its nominees and invites fans, the public at large and Africa’s entertainment industries to vote for their favorite nominees. And the nominees for the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards are . . . BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR Timaya Upgrade – Timaya …

Music

Ladybrille Music: ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ Hitmaker DAVIDO Announces 2013 European Tour, 8 Cities & 9 Appearances

This June, HKN Music hit-maker Davido is taking Europe by storm! After the May 31st release of the video to his hot new African -themed single; ‘One of a Kind’, the award winning, music sensation announces a headlining tour of Europe. The tour which is presented by Big Jamz World Entertainment will begin in Vienna, …

Music

Gidilounge Launches gPlayer, DISCOVER, LISTEN and Share Great Music!

Gidilounge has consistently been one of the largest online media outlets for fans to keep up with their favorite music, stars and their happenings. Gidilounge has consistently pushed the envelop with developing new technologies for the African digital music space from our music player to online radio to mobile apps. Africans globally have embraced us …

Business

INTRODUCING The Nigerian Fashion Council, a New Organization Promoting Nigerian Fashion Worldwide

Ladybrille is delighted to introduce the Nigerian Fashion Council to our readers, an organization which is about the business of promoting Nigerian fashion worldwide. The organization kicked off with a networking event yesterday (details to follow soon) and list the information below that explains who they are and their mission: The Nigerian Fashion Council aims …