We continue with Part II of Mike Ajakwe’s interview. Here, he discusses the successful Africans in Hollywood and offers some amazing tips on getting ahead in the industry. For Part I, click here. [Also visit Mike Ajakwe’s website HERE.] LADYBRILLE.com: You have produced and directed too many shows/movies to count. How easy is it, barring …
Exclusive Interview: Femi Emiola on Africa, Hollywood & Killer Looks!
Femi Emiola, Hollywood’s next breakout star, has been seen on major dramas such “ER” and “The Practice.” Born in Iowa to a Filipino mother and Nigerian father, Emiola grew up in the Philippines for five years, Nigeria for ten and has lived in Los Angeles since 2001. Although trained in theatre, a drama queen she …
Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Tomiko Fraser
This month, Italian Vogue honors African/black beauties in the fashion industry in an all Black July issue featuring some of the top names in the fashion industry. Here at Ladybrille, this month, we honor a woman whose triple threat of beauty, intelligence, and talent has her effortlessly standing beside the great faces featured in July’s …
Teiko Dornor: Curves, Command and Trailblazer of “Plus Size” Modeling!
Teiko Dornor, a London-based Ghanaian is one of Africa’s rising stars. As a plus size model, Dornor has trailblazed to break barriers in the often exclusive and discriminatory fashion industry. In celebration of Ladybrille’s Anniversary issue, we honor Ms. Dornor with the moniker of Modelpreneur! She is a powerful combination of beauty, brains and business …
Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Abenaa Frempong-Boadu
Since this is the month of celebrating African Modelpreneurs it only made sense we make sure, especially for our Catwalk Queens and YOU of course, that we tell you about the new and best kept secret in town where you can find fabulous, sophisticated, sexy and comfortable shoes for real women. Yes, real women. The …