Kekewa Makeover: Beauty indigenously defined!

Written by 'Seun Johnson, Jamati Entourage Nigeria. | January 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Established in 2007,Kekewa (meaning beauty in Hausa), has been a makeover brand that has established a niche with a reputable Nigerian based clientele. Founded by Morenike Bolujoko,a.k.a. Renique, a beautiful and passionate young Nigerian female,she remembers tieing down her sisters and friends for facial experiments. Renique (as she prefers to be addressed) links passion for makeovers to her desire to  find the beauty within people and paint their exterior accordingly.

Here, Renique gives us her quick-fix makeover tips, for feeling beautiful with simple yet intricate techniques. » Read more…

Tags: , Bayo Hasstrup, Beauty, Fashion, Feron, Gravido, Kekewa Makeover, LISE, makeup., Morenike Bolujoko, Nigeria, Omie Selection, Ore Apparrels, Renique, Zai magazine

ARISE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Written by Mariama Keita | September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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…

Tags: , Africa Spring/Summer 2010 Collection, African Designers, Arise, David Tlale, Fashion, Fashion Week, Nduka Obaigbena, New York City, Style

Kirette Couture to host charity show in New York.

Written by by Mazuba Kapambwe ,Jamati Entourage,NY | June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

 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.

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Tags: , Boucarou Lounge, Fashion, GEMS, Kirette Couture

Jamati Spotlite: Africa’s Next Top Model.

Interview by By Mazuba Kapambwe | May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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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Tags: , African models, Ethiopia, Fashion, gifty marcos, Jamati spotlite

Gorgeous Georgie – Young Burkinabe on the rise in model land.

Written by Grace Yama | July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It is only fitting for us to do an updated profile on our models following the ‘hoopla’ of the ‘chocolate Italian Vogue’. She was chosen as one of the 12 New Faces To Watch on WWD following the New York Fashion Week earlier this year.

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Tags: , , Ben de Lisi, Burkina Faso, Diane von furstenburg, Fashion, Issey Miyake, Jasper Conran, LV, Marc Jacobs, Model, Storm, Vogue, WWD

Duro Olowu – Lawyer – Turned Fashion Designer.

Written by Grace Yama | July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

British designer Duro Olowu is a lawyer turned designer, born in Lagos Nigeria, to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican Mother, and was raised between Nigeria and England. What better environment to develop his love for designing than England, a place that embraces international culture, art, and music?

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Tags: , Art, Collection, Culture, Designer, Duro Dress, Ethnic, Exotic, Fashion, Fashion Week, kimono-styled, Vogue

Front and Center

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Vogue’s at it again. Since receiving serious flak over the Lebron James King Kongesque cover stateside, we are presented with another issue that strives to highlight black models in fashion.

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Tags: , , david bowie, Fashion, franca sozzani, Italian Vogue, johnny cochran, jourdan dunn, lebron james, lisa kedebe, Naomi Campbell, tyra banks