African Influence in Western Designs
Roberto Cavalli’s Just Cavalli Spring/Summer 2008 collection called “La Ma Africa” wowed the crowd in Milan. » Read more…
Ann Mordi Jewelry
Jamati: Hello Anne how are you?
I am very well thank you. How are you?
Jamati: So what part of the continent do you hail from?
I am from Nigeria. » Read more…
Miss Mfonobong Essiet of Nigeria Crowned Miss Africa USA 2007-2008
The spirit of Africa was certainly alive at the International center in Atlanta where hundreds of supporters and patriots rallied around to cheer the delegates. Delegates represented several African countries. » Read more…
Interview with International South African Beauty Model Andiswa Manxiwa
Jamati: Andiswa, I am totally obsessed with the diversity of our various African cultures so that being said what does Andiswa mean and from what language does it originate from? » Read more…
Top 10 Sexiest African Women - 2007
African women are making major moves and looking good while doing it. Our list started off with 50 women from all over Africa. Narrowing it down to 10 was not an easy task. 10 women from 10 different African countries made our final cut. This list is no particular order.
Amsale Aberra - Ethiopian Bridal Couture Guru
Amsale Aberra came to the States when she was 19 to study art. As a child in Addis Ababa Amsale designed clothes for her and her sister to wear. Her love for fashion resurfaced when she was set to marry the man of her dreams, film executive Neil Brown but could not find a dress that was simple yet elegant. It was the 80’s and power shoulder pads with gigantic poofy skirts were all the rage. There was a definite void in the market for elegant and sophisticated wedding gowns. Amsale didn’t want to compromise so she did what any creative exasperated person would do, she made her own gown.
Her gown won women in her same predicament over. In 1986 Amsale started her business as a designer for fine bridal wear for the upscale market. Having a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and experience working for Harvé Benard were a definite plus for Amsale. » Read more…
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February 22, 2009
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January 8, 2009
Capetown Jazzathon 2009: Capetown, South Africa
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1st Annual Homecoming Jumpoff: Accra, Ghana
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