Ms. Black Florida Is All Brains Behind the Beauty

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Eunice Eunekie Cofie, Ms. Black Florida, will be represented Florida in the Ms. Black USA Pageant in June 2008.  Although she didn’t win, she made an impact with her wit, charm, and intelligence.

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Former Model, TV-host and now Design Entrepreneur Lincoln Robin-Coker

Interview by Roxana Bangura | July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

DesignCode is an industrial design revolution that has been a long time coming. With innovative style and a keen eye for design, this store is putting the art into simple household furniture and accessories and making them fantastic, collectable art pieces. Heralded by many in the industry as a great design house, the owners are working to ensure that you enjoy each piece to the fullest.
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MTN Durban Fashion Week

Written by Prudence Chauke | July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

 The MTN Durban fashion week featured established designers like Gideon, Vino, Chimero, Karishma Karishna, Stephan Van Eeden, Craig Native, Lindiwe Khuzwayo, Leigh Schubert and Gavin Rajah. New designers also had an opportunity to showcase what they’ve got to provethey have what it takes to survive in this industry. This year’s collection was more fun , colorful, creative, and very impressively sophisticated. Watch out Jimmy Choo, Mark Jacob, Christian Dior, Keneth Cole and Michael Kors because these African designers are serious about taking over.

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1000 Africans Partying for a Good Cause

Interview by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There is a revolution going on in the diaspora where people are using entertainment to help build economic development on the continent of Africa. Omega Bugemebe Okello raises money for surgical beds by singing in benefit concerts and Riz donates money from some of his albums to raise money for a water charity. A new group of men has come up with an innovative way to raise money for different needs on the continent–partying for a good cause. Stephen Munabo and Kevin Ousman from the organization Men from Africa, granted Jamati an interview to talk about the creative way they aim to make a difference in the lives of Africans in the diaspora, and on the continent.

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Côté Minou - Bringing Out the Paparazzi

Interview by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | June 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Côté Minou has been making waves in the Washington DC area with their innovative styles and creative designs. Maryanne Mokoko and Stephanie Mouapi weave creative designs, and great colors into an elegant tapestry full of vibrant color and patterns. From Howard University’s Homecoming, to George Washington University’s Taste of Africa, they have made an impact in the DC Metro area’s fashion scene. With such a wonderful run of success, it is only fitting that they officially launch themselves in style. Jamati caught up with these busy ladies to find out more about them.

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Estella Couture provides Modern Couture with a Royal Flair

Written by Grace Yama | June 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The brains and talent behind Estella Couture (EC) is a real life princess, from a Royal Family in Nigeria, West Africa, Estella Ogbonna. The designs are created and sewn by Estella herself. Her love for fashion began at the very young age of six, when she made herself a skirt from an old calendar cloth in her home. She knew then that her ability to do this could only be a gift from God.

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HauTe Magazine - Exhibiting a Taste for the Culturally Tempered

Interview by Grace Yama | June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Oluwadamilola Amolegbe, AKA Wadami A. or simply ‘Dammie’, “has garnered a lot of respect amongst her fashion peers in the industry, and is often called the “Anna Wintour of Africa”. At just 21, she has written for various print & online magazines in Africa, and the US. Including, HauTe Magazine, FashionAfrica.com, Bella Naija, GIANT Magazine, True Love (babe) Magazine, and Genevive Magazine“. » Read more…

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Time to Get your Glossitude On!

Interview by Grace Yama | May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jamati: Hello Layo, thanks for talking with us at Jamati. Tell us a little bit about your background. Where is home for you; Where did you grow up?
My name is Layo Gbadamosi, I’m 22, originally born in Ibadan Nigeria, where I was raised till my family moved to London at the age of 8. We spent three years there till we moved to New Jersey at the age of 11, went to the University of Maryland, College Park for my B.A. degree, and I currently reside in Maryland, but getting ready to move to New York to start law school at Fordham Law, and fashion school at Parsons the New School for Design.
Jamati: Where did the interest of designing spring from?
I always had my head in my books, but my heart in fashion since I was a little girl. I however did not quite figure out how to channel my passion till I was about 18 when I knew I would love to own a clothing line one day. Since then, my plans revolved around starting my line and developing my business, and that is exactly what I did in 2006 when I started Gloss. » Read more…

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Delphine Diallo shares with Jamati

Interview by Grace Yama | May 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Earlier this month, we featured the talented Ms. Delphine Diallo and her amazing work of art. We finally caught up with Delphine in Paris and she let us into the creativity, inspirations and love surrounding her work. Here is what she had to say: » Read more…

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Passport to Africa: Your Itinerary Awaits

Interview by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Africa is a dynamic continent with diverse peoples, rhythms, vibrant activity, sensual spices and an immensely rich culture. IDOA Entertainment is dedicated to sharing and highlighting the best parts of Africa with the Diaspora and they have succeeded in providing this experience through their highly successful event ‘Passport To Africa‘! Passport To Africa is a week long journey through the things that make Africa special. One gets to experience the culture of various African countries through their food, art, poetry, fashion, and music. » Read more…

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Delphine Diallo: Director – Art Director - Photographer – Video Editor

Written by Grace Yama | May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Delphine Diallo, is an artist born in Paris, to French and Senegalese parents. She graduated from the Académie Charpentier School of Visual Arts in 1999 and worked as a designer and animator for clients in the music and other industries. » Read more…

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