This is a blog meant to keep Africans in the diaspora up-to-date with the latest in African entertainment news,as well as to introduce them to Africans who are on the road to success.
As you guys know,Fashion Week in NY has been going on and should just have concluded.Estelle attended a bunch of events from gucci events to actual fashion shows.She seems to have fired her stylist as she's dressing way better than ever...and she actually has a jewellery line with Rachel Ray coming out in the spring of 2010,and she designed a tank-top for H and M's fashion against AIDS.check her pics and for actual coverage of fashion week and the designs go to nam-afrique.blogspot.com and bellanaija.com .
For all you Estelle fans ,the singer is working on her new album that she wants to release at the end of the year ,but I have an an audio of a new song she is featured on that you can listen to here .Its called IM THE SHIT.
The singer is now expanding her business to include a handbag collaboration with a desinger called Jonathan K.here are some pics of them promoting their bagThat bag is hawt.Oh yeah,she does have a stylist (who shud be fired ) but she usually "styles myself .On tour I wear my own outfits".(That explains it).Well she seems to be stepping up her style and has you may follow her on twitter page .
Moving on ,Ethiopian model Liya Kebede has launched her own line of clothes for kids called Lemlem that will be sold exclusivley at Jcrew.Shes on facebook as well(I think she updates her own page )so check her out here. .You can read an article about her and her charity by clicking here
I haven't done my inspired by Africa section in a while :I will be moving it to facebook soon to draw more readers and have it linked to this site so that you have to actually come to the blog to read the whole story.
Anway,collegecandy.com is a college site that I write for and they recently did a post on how to wear Tribal fashions which are basically african-inspired .Designers tend to look at africa for their spring/summer collections and this year is not different.Im actually thinking of having Arietta Mujay ,who is a successful african stylist to actually show you how to put these pieces together in a later post .So ,if you are trying to rock the "Tribal" or Afro-centric look ,THEN HERE IS HOW YOU ROCK IT!
So the new season of America's Next Top Model is on tv ,(not the one where people got trampled over when trying to audition).Anyway ,there are two girls repping Africa.One is frm Nigeria ,her name is Aminat,and the other one's name is Sandra from Kenya. so far,both girls have been struggling with taking pics.So ,my opinion?I really like Aminat because she looks like she has a face that could be on the runway soon and she is not bitchy ,unlike sandra who seems to think she is an african princess.wtf?Firstof all,what is up with her red shoes?I mean damn I know that I love my new black ankle boots but they are black,not red.she wears them all the damn time like they are the only shoes she owns.She has a model face and body ,but she also has a big mouth and can't walk for ish.And the worst part is this chick thinks that her walk "Rips the runway".Wtf?Chick needs a Miss J intervention asap! so ,has anyone watching?does anyone think they will make it to the finale?who do u think takes the better pics and has a better walk?let me knw!
I was really excited when I found out that four african desingers would be featured in this year's Ny fashion week .I have pics and videos for you .Celebs who walked the runway include Alek Wek and Liya Kebede ,as well as former Miss Africa 2005 Georgie Badiel from Burkina Faso.I wonder if Fatima walked the runway .Designers for the Ny fashion show who repped africa were Xuly Bet (Mali);Tiffany Amber (Nigeria); Stoned Cherrie (South Africa); Momo (Nigeria).To see the individual collections,click here VIDEO OF AFRICA FASHION COLLECTIVE.
In other fashion news ,Liberian designer Korto Momulu who finished third in Project Runway's last season showed of her collection at bet's rip the runway show which will air soon.I have some pics and an interview video with her so check that out.Also,My friend TJ created a group for Korto M on facebook,so u can access that by clicking here
I did a post the last time I blogged about Kate Menson ,who is the Ghanian that walked away with a modelling contract,nokia accessories and most importantly,the title of "Face of Africa " 2008.Here is an interview with her that was taken a few days after she won.
KATE MENSON FACE OF AFRICA INTERVIEW.
Speaking of modelling ,Oluchi,the winner of the first ever Face of Africa competition ,will be hosting West Africa 's version of "Top Model".Auditions are being held,and sixteen contestants will work those runways to try to be west africa's first top model.Apparently,this will be a continental show ,as after west africa,the rest of the regions will host "Top Model shows".Two questions ,:Will Tyra Banks make personal appearances?Will we have a cute judge like Nigel Barker,a Miss Jay and mr Jay,and someone as crazy as Janice was when she was a judge?If not,I won't even bother .Cuz Top Model is not Top Model without Miss Jay.I'll be waiting..Wanna be ontop?For more info,go to Peep the Promo here .
For those of you who watched America's Next Top Model's last season,you will remember Fatima Said ,the Somalian model who didn't win the show,but is still making paper by appearing in various magazines.Her latest poses were struck for Cosmo-girl's November 2008 issue in a Cover -Girl ad.I find that quite ironic,in that the winner of the show (Whitney in this case) scores a cover-girl campaign,and although she didn't win,Fatima and not Whitney has her face in Cosmo-girl .Ne hoo,she also appears in Essence magazine's November 2008 issue looking FIERCE!All i can say is go make that money Fatima! Oh and I googled the other model in the pic and her name is Ayan Elmi.Her bio states that she is Candian,but I actually dicovered that she is African.I'm not sure exactly where she's from ,but I'm betting its East Africa (Ethiopia ,Sudan ,somalia are my three guesses) So peep those gorgeous pics from Cosmo-girl ,Essence mag and style Bermuda incase you missed it (or never buy them),and some behind-the scenes pics.And let me knw which pics you like!
Lupe Fiasco designed a shoe for Converse that was part of Product Red,which is a collection of items that when sold,the money is donated to african causes such as the fight against Malaria.He actually did a shoe for them in March,and this is his second effort.I wouldn't actually run to buy them ,but one thing I am gonna die if I don't get is this Africa crossword tote being sold at the Gap for $20.Apparently it's sold out,but i have faith that I will get it..lol.
Korto ,who is a Liberian designer that has been creating some really nice outfits on Bravo's Project Runway was recently spotted with this bag that looks like its made out of hide.It is so cute that I want it so bad!I'm thinking she made this herself cuz it looks African-Inspired .It better be in stores like really soon cuz i have to have it!So wat do u think?Do you likey?Let me know!
So if you are like me who loves to shop ,then this blog post is just for you!I've been on-the look-out for african-inspired things and I just found these cool items.Including a hot new wooden bag by Port 1961.So maybe I'll own these items when I have a job and lots of money.Lol..
The bathing suit is by Bantu ,a new clothing line that Vanity Fair did a post on in their october issue .It's actually african owned too.To read that article,click here
The tshirt is for Survivor Gabon that just premiered last week.Its by Edun Live.You can search it on google.
The sneakers are from converse.com.I'm loving those shoes!
The tshirt is from Zulu Rose and can be purcahsed at pieces boutique in Brooklyn.So go get your shop on ladies1
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