Omawumi Megbele is an emerging artist out of Nigeria. In 2007 she competed for Idols West Africa and stunned judges and the continent with her stage presence and strong vocals. While she did not win the competition, she came close! She was first runner up and many noticed includingrecord label giant Sony-BMG Africa who subsequently …
Wale Folarin-Believe the Hype, the “Attention Deficit” Interview
It is Friday November 6th, 2009. I am up quite early preparing for my interview with Wale Folarin aka Wale (Wah-lay) NOT “Whale” whose album “Attention Deficit” drops today November 10th, 2009 in stores nationwide. Yes I heard his hit single “DC Chillin’” featuring Lady Gaga. The lyrics caught my attention partly because most immigrants …
The Leather Industry Can Generate 70% Revenue for Nigeria?
Wole-Madariola Olumide, Chief Executive Officer for FUT Conceptus Manufacturing Ltd., manufacturers of leather footwear seems to think the leather industry can generate 70% revenue for Nigeria. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant …
Style Me 3 Episode 2 Video
Style Me Nigeria’s “What Not to Wear” is in full swing with its third season. Check out Style Me Episode 2. What are your thoughts? STYLE ME CASE FILE Style Subject: 39 year old Lizzy Enahoro. Profile: Lizzy’s life revolves around her family. She is happily married and is a mother with 3 children. You …
Fake Products:How safe is Nigeria?
Counterfeit drugs and beauty products are a big problem in Nigeria. While the government tries to take some strides towards alleviating the influx of counterfeits, it nevertheless still helps to keep asking and assessing how safe Nigeria is with these fake products. A recent article in the vanguard takes on this thorny subject. Ladybrille MagazineFounded …
Nigeria Rebrands Image through Entertainment
Nigerians are taking action and rejecting the branding by Western media of Nigerians as fraudsters, among many stereotypes. The Nigerian entertainment industry has just launched a campaign with Nigeria’s youthful entertainment leaders (MI, Obi Asika, Emem Ema, TuFace and many more) focused on crushing stereotypes of its citizens and country. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® …