Bertini Heumegni – Model, actor, designer and personal trainer.
Bertini Heumegni is a surprisingly humble model, actor and designer who seems to have his head in the right place. Discovered in South Africa while working as a bouncer, he has gone on to become a highly sought-after model, personal trainer, designer and actor.
Born in Cameroon, he went to the University of Lagos and then moved to South Africa. He lived in South Africa for seven years before moving to New York where he realized he needed to do more than just model. He became a personal trainer. He was picked to be on America’s Next Top Model where he stood out because of his hazel-green eyes. Determined to bring his children to the U.S., he worked hard until he could afford to bring them over. His twins, Danielle Heumegni and Patrick Heumegni finally joined him ( something he touts as his proudest accomplishment), and are doing well in college.
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THE ROGO COLLECTION BY ADELE DEJAK
We have previously introduced designer Adele Dejak on our website, where she introduced herself and her beautiful jewellery and accessories line. It is our pleasure therefore to introduce you to her new collection ROGO. The collection was recently launched at the Tribe hotel in Nairobi to guests such as Vogue Italia Editor, Franca Sozzani and Emmanuelle Chirqui a Hollywood actress.
The Rogo collection encapsulates Adele’s vision where style, substance and luxury effortless go together. It’s a collection that encourages women to be unapologetic in embracing and celebrating their multidimensional nature. This collection reinforces the Adele Dejak brand values of bold, sensuous, sophisticated, with a flirty fun edge.
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Kustom Looks showcase their Miaka Collection
Kustom Looks founded by Kwab Asamoah has clothed several local celebrities/personalities, including news anchor, Leon Harris; head of Republicans’ Michael Steele; Brian Mitchell, former NFL Football Athlete; and TOP Black CEO, Russell Wright.
Wale Adeyemi styles the celebrities
Wale Adeyemi, MBE, is a young British designer and stylist who attended Thurrock and Basildon College. The list of celebrities he has styled include Ms. Dynamite, June Sarpong, Alicia Keys, Mos Def, Reggie Yates, Beyonce, Amerie, Charlotte Church, Missy Elliott, Lisa Maffia, and David and Victoria Beckham.
Wale Adeyemi
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Energeias-Luxe Fitness and Medora Salon and Spa by Sidney Sladen now open
Sidney Sladen, the Kenyan/Indian designer of renown, recently added a fitness/salon/day spa to his list of business endeavors. Located in Poe Gardens, Energeias, the fitness suite, and Medora, the salon and spa, officially opened their doors to the public on March 10, 2012. He previously launched a luxury dog spa, Kabbs Pet Spa and Boutique, in Chennai with business partner Sundar Ramaswamy.
Medora
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Cyrus Kabiru: Through the C-Stunners
Who is Cyrus Kabiru? After making inquiries, doing my research, and making an appointment, I headed out to Kuona Trust to meet up with this most sought-after artist.
Cyrus Kibiru
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Senait Gidey – Sinuous on the catwalk
Senait Gidey is a model who moves with fluid grace on the catwalk. Her phenomenal eyes and great bone structure are making her a common feature on many a catwalk. She has walked for Issey Miyake, Rachel Zoe, Nanette Lepore, Elie Tahari, DKNY, Rebecca Taylor, and Charlotte Ronson, to name a few.
Her versatile looks make her a great fit for both high fashion and girl-next-door photo shoots…..but don’t take our word for it, look at her pictures and draw your own conclusions. You can follow her tweets on Twitter.
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African Fashion Week showcases real African designers.
It has always been a pet peeve that many of the African designs we are seeing pop up on international runways are designed by western designers. It is even more disturbing that when magazines and newspapers want to showcase African designs, they talk to non-African designers who they quote as ‘experts’. I always wonder if they couldn’t find one African designer to interview for an opinion.
David Tlale in one of his green-themed designs
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Fabryan Designs: A taste of luxury
FABRYAN designs from the onset show a mark of luxury. These designs, executed to perfection, have grown to excite the London fashion scene, appearing in the London Fashion Week twice. Jamati got an exclusive interview from Benin-born, Samantha-Jane, the name behind the luxury designs, to find otu what exactly makes Fabryan stand out.
A Fabryan design
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Adèle Dejak – Combining recycling and design
I first heard of her from a friend who visited from Jamaica, she asked me to take her to the store of Adele Dejak, and I was thought, “Whom?” However after investigation we located her store in the upmarket area of Westlands, Kenya. It was instant love at first sight with her creations and this led to my curiosity to know more about this extremely creative artist.
Patricia
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Maison d’Afie
Just from the name Maison d’Afie you can sense a touch of sophistication and luxury and that’s just what you get from this brand of fashion design. The brainchild of the lovely Miss Sarah Devine, Maison d’Afie is a brand that brings a sense of luxury and comfort to the wearer. The designs are cut out from exquisite fabrics with different prints and detail is focused on an elaborate finish.
Maison D'Afie
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