The man behind Jamhuri Wear featured in this months “ARISE” magazine
Ever since his arrival in 2003 in the New York fashion scene, Jeffrey Kimathi has proven to be an unstoppable force that is emerging to be bigger than what was first predicted 7 years a go when he first started his hustle. Now years later Kimathi’s hustle is un-questionable and has grown from just a t-shirt line to a brand that has more to offer including hoodies and accessories. This is one man who’s determination and strive has caught the likes of P-Diddy, Ludacris, Jay-Z who is a big fan of the brand and Africa’s very own K’Naan and Akon who have been seen numerous times wearing the Jamhuri brand. Wherever you go in all different outskirts of the country you are sure to find fans young and old, who are incorporating the Jamhuri clothing into they different fashion senses. » Read more…
Big Brother the Revolution’s Big Surprise’s
The word surprise couldn’t be a better word to describe this season of Big Brother Africa: The Revolution. To kick-start the string of surprises, the show was renamed from Big Brother Africa to Big Brother Africa: The Revolution; next was the change in the prize money from $100, 000.00 to $200, 000.00; and Big Brother announced the new host for the show, a Nigerian native IK Osakioduwa, who owned the Big Brother stage.
ARISE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
Nduka Obaigbena the Nigerian media mogul and Editor-in-Chief of THIS DAY Group is determined to make his brand ARISE a household name by bringing his global African concept of fashion, music and entertainment to the forefront. September 11th, marks the second presentation of the ARISE Promise of the Africa Collective to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Bryant Park Tents located in the heart of Manhattan. » Read more…
David Tlale to Show His Designs at New York Fashion Week
David Tlale, winner of the Arise Africa Fashion Week Designer award, will be showcasing his designs at the New York Fashion Week in September 2009. Tlale’s designs have been lauded in South Africa and he is considered one of the premier fashion designers in South Africa and internationally.
David Tlale
Wangechi Mutu – An Artist Pushing the Boundaries
Wangechi Mutu is a Kenyan artist based in New York who specializes in painted and collage works of the female form. The art is vibrant and sometimes shocking. She uses various mediums to create a look and establish a mood and provides images that evoke strong emotions.
Wangechi Mutu
Yetty D: A Touch of Afro, Urban and Western Flavor
Despite piles of work and activities to attend to, including meeting deadlines, consulting with clients, keeping abreast of current trends, looking through fashion magazines, co-coordinating stylists, choosing models, organizing fashion shows, photography, sketching new ideas, and showcasing new designs for press, buyers and clients, Yetunde Ogunnubi, who prefers to be called Yetty Ogunnubi, took some time out to chat with Jamati Entourage’s, ‘Seun Johnson, about how her passion for arts and fashion inspired the creation of Yetty D . She is a UK-based Nigerian fashion designer, artist, CEO, creative director and DSPA Ambassador. Not to mention the uniqueness of her one-off piece designs, and her plans to open up her brand’s outlet back in her home country, Nigeria.
Jamati: Can we meet you? Tell us about your family and educational background. » Read more…
BothDol Fashion: Cutting Edge Designs
BothDol Fashions are very cutting edge designs that blend African couture with western flair. The lines are fluid, the colors symbolic, and the results stunning. Nyamal Both, the lady behind the designs is an unassuming lady with an elegant model look about her. She models on the side, which might account for her ability to design clothes that are dripping off the models.
BothDol Fashion (photo: Bobby - Mista Photo Photography)
Dawn Okoro – Power
I recently went to the Three Peas Art Lounge in Chicago to see Dawn Okoro’s exhibition entitled Power. According to gallery curator Maya Camille, the exhibition is about powerful yet feminine black women like the First Lady. It shows us what we are and what we are not.
The gallery itself was a small, intimate space with couches and chairs in the front and a bar displaying several different kinds of wines. The show was attended mostly by easy-going, black professionals chatting against the up-beat yet relaxing music playing smoothly through the overhead speakers. » Read more…
Naomi Campbell’s Africa Spread – What’s Your Take?
Not sure what Naomi Campbell’s motivation for this was. » Read more…
Jamati Spotlite: Fashion designer Isoken Ogiemwoyni .
Jamati welcomes you to a new series where we will introduce you to African men and women , who are trying to make a name for themselves in the arena’s of fashion, film, and music. Keep your eyes and ears open as they may be the next big thing.
Miss Universe Ghana brings the heat
The beautiful and graceful winner of Miss Universe Ghana, Jennifer Koranteng looks poised to make an impact in this year’s world finale of the beauty contest slated for Bahamas on August 23.
The slinky model-figure beauty reveals a stunning and perfect skin tone, and pure elegance in a recent photo shoot which clearly puts her in contention during the finale. » Read more…
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