Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – MOMO
Fati Asebuela is a Nigerian designer with a great eye for the fabulous and the unique. She was one of the designers featured at the ThisDay/Arise Magazine African Fashion Collective.
Some people feel that she played it too safe with this show, not bringing out the uniqueness that is the trademark of her style. Nonetheless, her designs were still pretty hot! Don’t take our word for it, though–you be the judge.
African Designs to Be Part of New York Fashion Week
ThisDay will be launching their magazine, Arise at the New York Fashion Week. The launch will take place at the Bryant Park Tents and will feature the creative fashion design talents of Xuly Bet of Mali, Stoned Cherrie of South Africa, and MOMO and Tiffany Amber of Nigeria. New York is definitely in for a treat!
The Rise of the 54 Kingdoms
Very often, in our quest to be trendy we lose some of the traditional essence that makes us African. These were elements that Nana Poku, who has over the years expressed his love and passion for Ghana through screen printing and embroidered images on t-shirts, decided to bring to bear when he started his clothing line. He teamed up with another Ghanaian, Kwaku A. Awuah, a young fashion entrepreneur to unleash 54 Kingdoms into the mainstream. With the duo’s burning passion to connect African and Caribbean cultures, they brought onboard Brey Golding, a Jamaican-American designer with several years of experience in the fashion business.
Today, 54 Kingdoms is a promising clothing company that aims to address the problem of cultural disassociation, using fashion as a means to create cultural inclusion. The team believes that as individuals migrate away from their native place of birth, reconnecting and identifying with people of similar heritage, culture, and ethnic background becomes significant. Therefore, 54 Kingdoms aspires to target this need of re-association and linkage within the African, African-American and West Indian communities via its motto, ‘identity through fashion’. Jamati.com met the team to find out more about the 54 Kingdom brand as well as to get some fashion tips for the young African man and lady.
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West Africa’s Next Top Model Will Scout For Models In New York
The West Africa’s Next Top Model show, scheduled to begin production in Africa in March 2009, is scouting for models in New York City. Scouting for New York City will be on Jan 24, 2009 at the 28th Street Studio, 34 W. 28 Street NY, NY 10001- 5th Floor from 9a to 5p. Applicants must be of West African heritage to qualify.
This show will be produced by StatsMedia Group an international production company owned by Tope Esan and Martin Fayomi. StatsMedia is the only company granted the exclusive rights from CBS Paramount International Television to produce this reality show in Africa. » Read more…
Kiara Kabukuru – Still Got What It Takes
She was HOT in the 90’s and still has the look that got her into Vogue Italia. Kiara Kabukuru is originally from Uganda. Her campaigns include CoverGirl, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, L’Oréal, and Calvin Klein.
She has graced the cover of Vogue Magazine, Vogue Spain, and Amica Italy and has done several editorials. She has been signed to several different model agencies and had a long illustrious career. Not bad for someone in an industry where the lifespan of a career barely makes 5 years.
Ubah Hassan – Vogue Italia Got It Right
Ubah Hassan, a Somalian model, was chosen to be part of the historic issue of Vogue Italia which featured some of the hottest names in the model world. She held her own among famous names like Alek Wek and Liya Kebede, and proved she has what it takes to be a model icon.
She signed with Click Management Agency in New York in 2007 and was the model of the week on Models.com in May of 2008. In July of 2008 she was one of the models in the black issue of Vogue Italia (not bad for a newcomer). She closed Ralph Lauren’s spring show in New York and is now part of a Ralph Lauren ad campaign. Busy lady, and we can see why!
Nazri Segaro – Hot and In Demand
Nazri Segaro, born Nazrawit Tamiru Segaro, is an Ethiopian model with a great look and wonderful poise. She was one of the more memorable models on Project Runway, Season 3 and is a favorite with people who love her natural hair style.
Modeling is My Life – Kate Menson
Kate Techie Menson, winner of the 2008 Face of Africa modeling competition has declared her intention to become the next African
international supermodel. She agrees that apart from Oluchi, winner of the first edition of the competition, none of the other winners has been able to attain global recognition; and she hopes that she would be able to change all that.
“I am giving it my all and doing what I have to do. I know what I want to achieve and where I want to get to and that is on Oluchi’s level and even above or better. With dreams like that and the
determination and confidence it is possible to do it.” » Read more…
Camilla Barungi – A Project Runway Model
Camilla Barungi is a Ugandan supermodel who was featured on Project Runway, Season 3. Laura Bennett, considered Camilla her muse, and, looking at her clear complexion, legs that go on forever, and doe-shaped eyes, one can understand why.
Camilla Barungi’s past is one that was filled with sights related to the horrors of war and fighting in Uganda. In an interview with Project Rungay, she talks about seeing skeletons being piled along the side of the road so that the media would document it and make the West take notice. She has come a long way! » Read more…
Honorine Uwera – A Rwandese Gem
Honorine Uwera is a Rwandese model who grew up in Canada. She currently lives in New York City and is signed to IMG Models.
A favorite on runways, she can be seen showcasing the clothing of, among others, Vivienne Westwood, Jason Wu, Thakoon, Antonio Marras, Dries van Noten, Baby Phat, and Issey Miyake. In September of 2006 she appeared in the Nordstrom Catalog, and on Elle Magazine. » Read more…
Auditions for West Africa’s Next Top Model Now On
West Africa’s Next Top Model project is now officially underway.
This is the official show, co-signed by CBS, the licensor for America’s Next Top Model and all its international formats.
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April 10, 2010
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February 11, 2010
Chris Deshield Opening For Melanie Fiona: Washington, DC
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