Cherif Ndiaye -Working the Runway
Cherif Ndiaye has been the face for Target, GQ, Wilson’s Leather, and Macys. He recently modeled LL Cool J’s new clothing line, Todd Smith. He has worked on the Gap Campaign and Tommy Hilfiger and has walked for designers like Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Sean John among others. His face (and body) has graced the cover for Iona Men magazine and African Vibes magazine among others. » Read more…
Lalesso: The Stylish African Movement
Lalesso is a clothing line that is made from the profound “lesso” mostly known as a ‘khanga’, that was co-created by Olivia from South Africa and Alice from Kenya. The duo started Lalesso during their second year at university. Inspired by the vibrant colours and intriguing prints, the exclusively summer fashion brand encapsulates the pure spirit of holiday, sunshine, sea and sand. The “lesso” or “khanga” cloth was originally a spotted cotton handkerchief brought to East Africa from India. By using the “khanga cloth, Lalesso aims to share with the world a hint of East Africa in a sexy and a stylish way. » Read more…
African Celebrity Sightings and News
Jabril Wilson moved from the New York Giants to the Oakland Raiders but that didn’t stop him from attending Selita Ebanks’ 25th birthday party in New York. » Read more…
Tribute to Katoucha Niane, 1960 – 2008
Katoucha Niane was a Guinean model who broke many barriers, becoming the one of the first black models to grace the catwalk. Yves Saint Laurent considered her his muse. She was elegant, driven and used her position to draw attention to the horrors of female circumcision. » Read more…
Perry Mandinga – Ripped and Ripping the Runway
Perry Mandinga is tall, dark and HANDSOME. He also has a great smile and was chosen as one of the final four beating out over 300 other contestants in the model search program, Rip the Runway. Sorry ladies, but he is married with twin daughters so look but don’t touch! He seems to be a favorite on the show and the people from Apple Bottoms loved his look. I tell you, when an African brother walks the runway, he makes the whole room swoon! » Read more…
Amazing Grace Premiere Was a Star-Studded Affair
Oris Erhuero, actor, (1st left), Sandra Izsadore, singer, songwriter (3rd left), Wilson Ebiye (4th left), film producer, James Jackson (5th left), Paradigm Talent Agency » Read more…
I Spy….An African Top Model Contestant
It has been a while….we miss you Nnenna girl, call us…but America’s Next Top Model finally has another African contestant. » Read more…
Raising Malawi and UNICEF Fundraiser
Gucci and Madonna hosted a fundraising event: A NIGHT TO BENEFIT RAISING MALAWI AND UNICEF. The event took place on the North Lawn of the United Nations, held in a 42,000 square foot tent erected specifically for the evening. » Read more…
Designers For Darfur
On February 9th, 2008 Designers for Darfur commemorated their one year anniversary at DEX New York Studios. » Read more…
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June 22 - 24, 2010
2010 Africa Business Conference and Trade Fair
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July 10, 2010
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March 22, 2010
A “Tribute to Mama Afrika: Miriam Makeba”
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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