Designers Fashion Fashion Weeks

Korto Momolu, Mataano, Boudoir D’Huitres Confirmed for Africa Fashion Week 2010

USA based African designers, Project Runway’s Korto Momolu (Liberia) and Mataano (Somalia), will descend on the continent of Africa, during the world cup, from June 30th- July 4th, 2010 for the 2nd Annual Africa Fashion Week (AFW). It will be the first time both designers will participate in AFW. Also joining them will be New …

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House of Versatile Styles by Bukky Are to Show at Seattle Fashion Week

A well edited collection never goes out of style. On May 15th, 2010, at 8:00pm, Bukola (Bukky) Are, fashion designer (Nigerian) behind the label House of Versatile Styles, will join other emerging, established and international fashion brands to show a well edited collection at Seattle Fashion Week (SFW) 2010.

Fashion News

Yinka Shonibare, MBE Talks to CNN + BBC Interview (VIDEO)

His father wanted him to become a lawyer. He wanted to be an artist. On May 24th, 2010 Yinka Shonibare will become the first black British artist whose work will be on display at the Fourth Plinth in the North-West of Trafalgar Square. Shonibare talks to CNN about his background, work and disability.

Film

Mark of Uru Animation Story by Obinna Owuekwe

‘Mark of Uru’ is an animated web series written and directed by Obinna Owuekwe and produced by Segun Williams. The animation story set within the Igbo tradition follows the challenges of a young girl, Azuka, born with a ‘cursed’ birthmark. Owuekwe also lends his voice to two of the characters: The Warrior and Isi Agu. …