The Love That Goes into Jamhuri Wear

Written by Mwabi Murdock | January 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We told you all about Jamhuri Wear in this interview with Jeffrey Kimathi. » Read more…

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Crimson Carpet

Written by Mwabi Murdock | January 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Afrokicks – Taking Footwear to the Next African Level

Interview by Roxana Bangura | January 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Afrokicks founders came up with the brilliant idea to let people proud of their country rep it on their shoes. So far the response has been so positive that more countries will be added to the company. NFL player Visanthe Shiancoe is the first of many celebrities that will surely show their African pride with Afrokicks. Jamati caught up with G.King for this exclusive interview. » Read more…

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Sierra Leone’s Kadiatu

Written by Roxana Bangura | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

She is the darling of the UK fashion scene because of her striking features and gorgeous physique. This super model in the making is simply known as Kadiatu. She immigrated to London from Sierra Leone and has since been seen on the catwalk of such designers as Maame Baryeh, Erzumah Ackerson, Kei and Dollface to name a few. » Read more…

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Sylvia Owori – East African Elegance

Written by Grace Yama | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Being very passionate and strong willed in everything that she does has helped carve a niche in the fashion industry for Sylvia Owori. Becoming a successful fashion designer (among other things) did not happen overnight for this multi-talented African lady. » Read more…

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Designer Matthew Williamson Takes Ethiopian Inspired Designs Too Far

Written by Mwabi Kaira-Murdock | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Matthew Williamson’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection was met with applause and criticism. Two dresses from the collection were so similar to Ethiopia’s traditional dress that the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs investigated the matter. Abdurazak Omer of the Intellectual Property Office in Addis Ababa said, “We are vey unhappy with the actions of Mr. Williamson. These are the dresses of our mothers and grandmothers. They symbolize our identity, faith and national pride. Nobody has the right to claim these designs as their own.” » Read more…

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David Nso Puts Medicine on Hold for Modeling Career

Interview by Roxana Bangura | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jamati: Hello David we are just so excited that you granted this exclusive interview to Jamati Online. » Read more…

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Sade Cosmetics

Written by Roxana Bangura | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I discovered Sade Cosmetics in the 1990’s while hanging out with my girlfriends at the Mart on 125th Street in Harlem. » Read more…

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Mozambique Fashion Week

Written by Mwabi Kaira-Murdock | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Maputo hosted the 3rd edition of Vodacom Mozambique Fashion Week from December 10th to December 15th, 2007. Recognized designers such as Jackeline Kakesse (Congo), Mustafa Hassanali (Tanzania), Sylvia Owori (Uganda), Sun Goddess (South Africa), and Mho Kuaho (Botswana) participated. » Read more…

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2007: The Year in Review for African Entertainment

Written by Mwabi Kaira-Murdock | December 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Everywhere you looked in 2007, African brothers and sisters were doing BIG things! Whether in the music world, fashion world, sports arena, behind and in front of the lens, or in the literature world, these Africans made 2007 their year and made us very proud (in some cases) to call ourselves AFRICAN. These were the big stories of 2007. » Read more…

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Ghanian Model Teiko Dornor

Interview by Roxana Bangura | December 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Jamati: Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk with me today. » Read more…

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