Denver Burn, the new Mr South Africa 2010
After months of searching for the 2010 Mr South Africa, the search has come to an end with Denver Burn snatching the title as the newly elected Mr SA. Denver Burn is a 25 year Attorney at law from Port Elizabeth.
The first runner -up is Patrick Kasongo and the second runner -up is Ruan Groenewald. Congratulations guys! » Read more…
Model Behaviour: Makafui Ninkcabs
The beautiful and sassy Makafui Ninkcabs is a fast growing Ghanaian model with over two years of experience under her belt. The petite 29 /23.5/33.5 measurement model was signed to Anti-models Agency in the Netherlands, where she lived for 3 years.
Makafui was encouraged to take up modeling by a professional photographer who believed that she was a natural. Since joining the profession, she has drawn a lot of inspiration from supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks. “These supermodels really inspire me a lot. They know about their business and deliver their assignments to its perfection” she comments. » Read more…
Presenting Korto Momolu accessories collection for Dillard’s
Ladies, ladies, sorry guys but this is for the ladies especially with summer coming into play, let me say I’m proud to share that season 5 “Project Runway” first-runner up, Korto Momulo has teamed up with www.Dillards.com, to launch a signature accessories collection. » Read more…
Miss Africa USA Pageant 2010: Who will it be?
The annual Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant has proven to be one of the most important African founded project in the United States, that is founded on the basis of advancing the cause for women of African descent. Ever since its launch more than 4 years ago, we’ve witnessed different groups of African Goddesses battle it out for the ultimate title to be crowned Miss Africa USA.
The Pageant has been a major opportunity platform for all the girls, opening doors leading to they successes and carrying forth the Miss Africa USA philosophy of “appreciating the great opportunities that America has offered to them and how to use such privileges positively to advocate for the less fortunate. » Read more…
54 Kingdoms – The Growth
We caught up with the makers and the strong forces behind 54 Kingdoms, to catch up on how the journey has been like growing forward, from all the trials and tribulations to the they successes. By the looks of things history is in the making and NBC Connecticut previously recognised that when they featured 54 Kingdoms. » Read more…
Young Inspired Fashion Designer, Patricia Wakaimba, Talks to Jamati
The ever increasing development and setting of higher standards in the fashion industry has not only been contributed by experienced masters of the art, but also from the thriving newcomers into the industry with diversity and uniqueness. They say, talent is nurtured, but for Patricia Wakaimba, talent was just by her side. Jamati Entourage, Kenya caught up with Patricia in an Interview.
Salieu Jalloh on BET Centric’s “Model City”
He just started modelling about a year ago but Sierra-Leonian model, Salieu Jalloh, has already worked with major companies from Sean John to United Colors of Benenton, and, with a role in “Model City“, on BET Centric, his fame is definitely going to increase. » Read more…
Meet the Rippest Cover Fitness Model, Obi Obadike
Standing at an impressive 6.2 ft and weighing 200 lbs with 2 to 3 percent body fat, world renowned cover fitness model, Obi Obadike continues to enjoy his status as one of the most ripped fitness models in the world. The Knoxville, Tennessee-born fitness cover favourite moved to Southern California at age 2 and has lived there for his whole life. Both of Obi’s parents were born in Nigeria and he has been there to visit family at three or four times in his life.
Fitness has always been a part of Obi’s life as he grew up playing basketball, football and running the tracks. He attended Cal State Fullerton on a track scholarship and while there, he broke every major track school record there. He was the school record holder in the 100, 200 meters and 400 relay. He also attained athlete of the year honors at the school and won all Big West Conference Honors two years in a row. “My love for fitness and staying in shape came from playing competitive sports in school. I enjoyed lifting weights ever since my senior year in high school and I got really addicted to working out,” says Obi. » Read more…
Crafts from the 2010 Johannesburg Audi Fashion week
It was that time of the year again when all the who’s -who’s of South Africa gathered together all in the name of Audi Johannesburg Fashion Week 2010. Here are some crafts that were showcased at this four day event held at the Sandton Convention Center featuring some of South Africa’s greats in fashion.
» Read more…Lukando Nalungwe: The new Face of Africa
This past weekend, 22 year old Zambian-born Lukando Nalungwe was crowned the 2010 new Face of Africa, at the Eko Hotel Exhibition Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
Suzie Wokabi, Kenyan Make-up Artist Revolutionizing The Fashion Industry
Suzie working on a model at FAFA
After a 10 year stay in the US, Suzie Wokabi moved back to Kenya in 2007, with a career as a make up artist. Suzie had graduated with a degree in International Relations but went on to pursue what her heart had desired the most, a career in the fashion industry. Her interest in fashion had not just sprung up, but it’s something she had really wanted to do from her late teens, where she actually, modeled. » Read more…
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June 22 - 24, 2010
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A “Tribute to Mama Afrika: Miriam Makeba”
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Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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