Another African lands an international beauty endorsment….
Connie Masilo - Ferguson one of South Africa’s beauties who is a legend in the entertainment industry was recently named the new face of one of the biggest international cosmetic companies–Garnier.
She is now the spokesperson for Garnier’s new breakthrough product. This 40-something beauty also has her own perfume brand called ‘True Self’ and is not new to embracing beauty brands, having done a few national ones. » Read more…
Mi Chiamo Eka - Ebong Eka’s New Line
Ebong Eka is an accountant with a flair for style. Voted one of Washington DC’s best dressed in 2007, he realized that he had a penchant for putting pieces together that built an air of elegance and good taste.
Jamati.com Exclusive: Interview with Project Runway’s Korto Momolu
There is an old African Proverb; “The Men are the wool of the tribe, but the Women are the ones who weave the pattern.” » Read more…
Terry Pheto - ‘Tsotsi’s’ leading lady takes Paris by storm.
She was the leading lady in the movie, Tsotsi, that made history by being a film that won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film in 2006. Now Terry Pheto is making her own history as the new face of L’ Oreal Paris, a major international cosmetic company.
This South African beauty had to compete against a hundred other hopefuls for an opportunity to be one of the few black’s to represent the cosmetic company. » Read more…
Fashion at the Thisday Festival in Nigeria
Chris Aire is a celebrity jewelery designer who showcased some beautiful works at the Thisday Festival. Deola Sagoe showcased her line of beautiful outfits as well.
David Tlale Rocks The Johannesburg Fashion Week!
David Tlale turned heads with his Spring/Summer collection at the Johannesburg Fashion Week . The story that his collection tells is one that will pave way for his future collection not only nationally, but internationally. Looking at his collection and comparing it to other designers, one can tell that this man is not only different but he sure has what it takes to showcase his collection on the same runway with other internationally known designers.
Afrifest: A Celebration of Africa and her People
Every year, usually during summer, we stumble upon hidden jewels in parks and various open places across the globe. Call them what you will: Concerts, musical jamborees, celebrations of humanity. This year is no different as a surfeit of African artistes and designers converge on Minneapolis, Minnesota in a few weeks to commemorate the joy and uniqueness of being African. Under the stewardship of Nathan S. White, Afrifest has grown from strength to strength, and in recognition of such, Jamati cornered the 33-year-old Liberian to help explain Afrifest’s growing popularity.
Thanks for having us, Nathan. » Read more…
MOSAIC: Creating a unique story in accessories
Chioma Amegashie followed her dreams and launched an online store called Mosaic. Mosaic is a true journey for those of exquisite and discriminating taste. With unique accessories for both home and outfit, Mosaic fills a need for that unique and very special gift..or just the need to pamper yourself with a special, handcrafted gift. Jamati caught up with Chioma to learn more about her desire to fulfil our cultured cravings.
Gorgeous Georgie - Young Burkinabe on the rise in model land.
It is only fitting for us to do an updated profile on our models following the ‘hoopla’ of the ‘chocolate Italian Vogue’. She was chosen as one of the 12 New Faces To Watch on WWD following the New York Fashion Week earlier this year.
Duro Olowu - Lawyer - Turned Fashion Designer.
British designer Duro Olowu is a lawyer turned designer, born in Lagos Nigeria, to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican Mother, and was raised between Nigeria and England. What better environment to develop his love for designing than England, a place that embraces international culture, art, and music?
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