The 2008 Dynamix All Youths Awards
The Dynamix All Youths Awards 2008, is an initiative of Tunde “ Dynamix” Alade and powered by Zain (one of Nigeria’s biggest communication companies).
Honorine Uwera – A Rwandese Gem
Honorine Uwera is a Rwandese model who grew up in Canada. She currently lives in New York City and is signed to IMG Models.
A favorite on runways, she can be seen showcasing the clothing of, among others, Vivienne Westwood, Jason Wu, Thakoon, Antonio Marras, Dries van Noten, Baby Phat, and Issey Miyake. In September of 2006 she appeared in the Nordstrom Catalog, and on Elle Magazine. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
Akon must be a type-A personality. I don’t know how one person can produce several albums, manage different artists, collect awards around the world, show up for a good cause, and still find time to make an appearance at different promotional events. He showed up at the Maranello Watch press release event, look sharp as ever.
Wale rocked the house with Ronson, and Marcus Samuelsson supported a good cause. Ledisi brought some Christmas cheer to Bryant Park. Tabi Bonney has launched his latest line from Bonney Runway. » Read more…
Davina Mulimbi, Beauté Congo-Belge au charme explosif
Née en Belgique, a Bruxelles, Davina Mulimbi est originaire du Congo. Elle a commencé le mannequinnat a l’âge de 17 ans des suites d’un concours qu’elle a gagné en Belgique.
Elle commence ainsi sa carrière lorsqu’elle signe un contrat avec l’agence parisienne, Ford Models. Par la suite, elle fait des publicités pour les marques Chantelle et Wayne Cooper. Elle a fait la une des couvertures de magazines comme Marie Claire et Esquire. Elle a aussi figuré dans le catalogue de Bloomingdales. » Read more…
Hawa Diawara, Ravissante Mannequin Malienne
Hawa Diawara est un mannequin d’origine malienne. Elle est actuellement basée à New-York et a signé un contrat avec l’agence de mannequinnat “Trump”, qui est très renommée au Etats-Unis.
Elle a aussi travaillé pour New-York Model Management. Hawa a figuré dans Vibe Vixen. Elle a aussi défilé pour des stylistes célèbres du milieu comme DKNY, Reyes, Naum et Maria Hoffman. » Read more…
Weekend Buzz
Some celebrities received honors, while others celebrated awards and achievements. CNN Heroes had a large number of Africans who proved that heroes come from every continent in the world, and make a difference wherever they are.
Take Viola Vaughn and her husband, Jazz musician Sam Sanders.They made the decision to emigrate to Senegal with their family, to provide their five grandchildren with an international, multilingual and multicultural education and ended up making a difference for children in the town they lived in.Their organization, 10,000 Girls, is helping to make this happen. » Read more…
MNET:Face Of Africa Hopefuls
The search for M-Net’s Face Of Africa has become an African tradition to the faces of many young hopefuls scattered in all parts of Africa. Every year the search for the next Face Of Africa takes place with over 100 hopefuls, and is cut down to the final top 10, from which the winner will be crowned.
With only one day to go before the winner is finally revealed, Africa is waiting with anticipation to see which girl will take the title this year. Whether it will be Sandisa from South Africa, Nokuthula from Zambia, Sola from Nigeria, Joana from Angola, Lucy from Uganda, Hiwot from Ethiopia, Kate from Ghana, Hamamat from Ghana, Alli from Nigeria or Maria from Namibia. One of these girls will walk away with a modeling contract from O-Model, a modeling agency that extends beyond African borders. The Face Of Africa is scheduled to take place in Sunny Sun City, South Africa on the 29 of November 2008. All the best to all the girls as they fly the African flags on the run way.
Sera Lubowa – Miss Uganda 2007
Sera Lubowa was born in Kampala, Uganda, moved to Paris, France when she was 6 years old, and then moved to Texas to live with her mother who had moved away earlier. At age 7, she enrolled in Kendal Dance Studio to learn Ballet and Jazz. She helped create the L.D. Bell Steppers at L.D. Bell High school, led them to the Legacy of Champions, and enrolled in the KD Studio Actors Conservatory while she was in high school.
She was discovered during a club photo shoot and introduced to modeling. Crowned Miss Uganda 2007-2008, she has gone on to use her fame to draw attention to foundations like Invisible Children, Children on a Mission, and KACI&I. To learn more about her, visit her website.
Hawa Ahmed – Winner of Next Top Model Sweden 2007
Hawa Ahmed competed in the Swedish Next Top Model competition and walked away the grand prize winner. It is no surprise that she won, as she is beautiful, graceful, and intelligent.
Originally from Somalia, she moved with her family to Sweden to get away from the unrest in her homeland. Her humility is refreshing, and her style unforgettable. Enjoy these pictures of her.
Weekend Buzz
Busy, busy, busy, is what this weekend has been. There were several artists in Africa lending their name to concerts and award shows. Eve and Wyclef were in Ghana, as was Mario.
Liya Kebede showed up at two benefits for a good cause. Edi Gathegi is riding high on the excitement that his new movie, “Twilight‘, is generating. He was also at the GQ ‘Men of the Year’ party. Flo Rida was in Abuja, Nigeria for the MTV Africa Music Awards. Several celebrities received their awards or performed, including, Wahu, Alicia Keys, D’Banj, Seun Kuti, Kelly Rowland, The Game, and Jay-Jay Okocha.
MTV Africa Music Awards 2008, Le Nigéria rafle la majorité des prix
La premiére édition des “MTV Africa Music Awards” s’est déroulée le weekend dernier au Vélodrome de Abuja, au Nigéria. Cette cérémonie tant attendue par la communauté artistique Africaine est une première pour l’Afrique.
L’événement a vu la participation de plusieurs célébrités, artistes et autres personalités comme The game, Flo-rida, D’banj, Kelly Rowland, 9ice et Seun Kuti pour ne citer que quelques uns. » Read more…
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