A little over a week ago, we named Chris Akinyemi a Ladybrille ‘Artist to Watch’ saying you will soon be listening to him on your commercial radios and watching him on your screens. We had absolutely no clue what he was up to, except working on an album. His camp has since contacted us to …
Kahindo Mateene, African Designer to Watch in 2011 (Ladybrille Exclusive)
Bold colors, mesmerizing, artisanal prints; both signatures of traditional style on the African continent. For many designers of the African Diaspora, these staples are the building blocks of many collections. One of the newest up-and-coming designers to take up the mantle of African style is Kahindo Mateene and her Modahnik brand. “Part of the mission …
Africa Style NOW: Anika Rose Glides on BET Honors Red Carpet in Deola Sagoe Dress
Singer/Actress Anika Rose has the internet buzzing in this Deola Sagoe dress from Sagoe’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. Rose glided onto BET Honors Red Carpet looking fierce this past Saturday. We say Africa is in style, Africa Style NOW! Photocredit: Getty Images
African Fashion Designers Wanted for Baltimore Fashion Week 2011
Baltimore, Maryland has a large population of African diaspora. So, it only makes sense they are looking for YOU, our Ladybrille African Fashion Designers for the 4th Annual Baltimore Fashion Week (BFW). BFW has a designer meeting coming up January 29th, 2011. If interested, head on to BFW’s site for more details.
Ladybrille Music: Wizkid ‘Tease Me, Bad Guys’ (Video) Review
What is the cultural initiation process in Nigeria, West Africa when a guy finally makes it to twenty one?! The folks at Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) Record Label, owned by award winning artist Banky W, will have us believe it is parallel to that in America: kegs, bars and strippers. As a recap for our …
Africa Style NOW: Kristin Cavallari Rocks Gert-Johan Coetzee at Birthday Bash
Former ‘Hills’ Star Kristin Cavallari joins the Kardashians in craving, wanting and flaunting African designs and designers. Cavallari showed off her hot body in this gold sequined strapless dress by South African designer Gert-Johan Coetzee, last night, at her birthday bash in Las Vegas. We say Africa is in style, Africa Style NOW! Photocredit: Rex …