Kirette Couture shows off Summer 2009 collection.
African fashion met a worthy cause on Wednesday June 3rd at Boucarou Lounge in Soho, NY.
Kirette Couture, a fashion line created by Cameroonian designers, Kibonen Nfi and Anrette Ngafor, united with Living Measure and GEMS to bring awareness to Youth Sexploitation. » Read more…
Cote Minou Wins African Fashion Designers Competition
Korto Momolu was on hand to showcase some of the best in African fashion design and modeling at Zanizbar, on the Washington DC waterfront. The crowd was treated to a wonderful display of great African fashion.
Designers that were represented include Knaf Coutour, Cote Minou, and Korto Momolu. The grand winners of the competition were Cote Minou (Jamati.com is especially proud since one of the designers writes often for us). » Read more…
Kirette Couture to host charity show in New York.
Kirette Couture, a clothing line by Cameroonian designers Anrette Ngafor and Kibonen Nfi will be showcasing their outfits, including the summer 2009 collection on Wednesday June 3rd.
Boris Kodjoe brings Ziami home to Ghana
Exopa Model Agency International has left nothing to chance in order to ensure that this year’s Ghana Fashion Weekend turns heads in the fashion world. This year, joining the numerous fashion designers from Ghana and across Africa would be Ghanaian-German Hollywood actor, Boris Kodjoe. The ‘Soul Food’ star will get the chance to showcase his Ziami clothing line to Ghanaians for the first time and also use the opportunity to find out more about his father’s home country.
Korto to judge first DC’s First Annual African Competition
The summer is here and the D.C, Maryland, Virginia area has begun again with its series of booming activities to keep you going all the way till September. This Saturday May 30th, the 1st Annual African Fashion Competition (AAFC) will take place at Zanzibar on the D.C Waterfront from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Set up by Bisi Entertainment & Talent Group in collaboration with Jules Management & Consulting, the event is anticipated to be the beginning of a new tradition for the area residents to be part of.
Ethiopian is Germany’s Next Top Model.
On May 20th 2009, 19 year old Ethiopian, Sara Nuru, was announced the winner of the wildly successful reality show that started in America and has now spread to Germany and Canada. The East African beauty beat 21,000 other applicants who auditioned for the show and was named winner at the end of the show that ran for three months.
Passport To Africa – A Bigger Treat This Year
I Dream of Africa Entertainment (IDOA), offers you this Wednesday, May 20th thru Sunday, May 24th Passport to Africa, a week-long celebration of everything Africa. Together with a host of partners, the team has embarked once more to enlighten, entertain and expose the willing residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area to a little of what Africa has to offer. The ticket holds an itinerary of activities guaranteed to provide a taste of this rich culture. Jamati talks with Mr. Seward B. Cooper, one of the partners at IDOA Entertainment about their organization, his thoughts, and list of things you do not want to miss out on this year.
Tunji Sarumi – Inspired Photography
Tunji Sarumi is one of those gifted photographers whose work draws you into the album as you view his photography. Primarily a wedding photographer, he manages to capture the unique attributes that make the day very special, highlighting wonderful aspects from an artistic perspective.
Fashion For Peace 2009 – Kofi Ansah
Fashion for Africa’s Chief Designer was celebrated Ghanian designer, Kofi Ansah. Formerly based in London, Ansah studied design at Chelsea in the United Kingdom and graduated with first class honors.
He has been a major player in the Ghanian fashion industry and is the founder and past president of the Federation of African Designers, the fabric designer for the Ghana @50 Golden Jubilee Celebrations as well as costume designer for the CAN 2008 African Cup of Nations. » Read more…
Under The Stars–Fashion For Peace
In its 2nd annual show the glamorous Fashion for Peace festival was held under a classic tent set-up under the stars at the Nairobi National park, the world’s only game park in a city. Organized by Festival for African Fashion and Arts (FAFA), the event brought together some of Africa’s top fashion designers and models on an interesting and attractive fashion show.
Jamati Spotlite: Africa’s Next Top Model.
Jamati welcomes you to a new series where we will introduce you to Africans living abroad, 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.
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