Author Archives: Nikki Billie Jean

Nikki Billie Jean: Purple Ankara Print Gown (Throwback Thursday #TBT)

Happy TBT! Back in July 2012, I had the opportunity to be a model in the 16th Annual Nigerian Reunion Convention Afrofusion 2: Rippin The Runway Fashion Show 2012

Grand Opening: All Things Ankara Store is Open for Business !

All Things Ankara Store is finally open and I am beyond excited! Since starting All Things Ankara in 2012, the #1 question people ask is: “Do you have a store?” & “Do you sell fabric?” I can now answer these questions with a “Yes”.

Pageant: Miss Nigeria Universe Debbie Collins & Miss Ghana Universe Hilda Akua Frimpong National Costumes 2015

The finale of Miss Universe 2015 is currently broadcasting live from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA tonight. The show is hosted by the one and only Steve Harvey. Who will take home the big prize? We will find out tonight in a few!

Ankara Street Style of The Day: Alero Buttercup

Today’s Ankara Street Style of The Day is Alero Buttercup from London. She is wearing a dress inspired by Stella Jean’s Barbara layered-shirt printed dress. She finished off the look with a gold accessories, a black wide brim hat and printed pointy pumps. Original Post on Alero’s Blog here Follow her on Instagram here

Movie: Kevin Hart in Kente Print Sash in Ride Along 2 Trailer

A 3rd trailer has arrived for Ride Along 2. Movie stars Ice Cube and Kevin Hart reunite for the upcoming action comedy sequel. In the trailer, Kevin Hart wears a colorful Kente print stole. This is not the first time Kevin has been spotted in Ankara prints. Last year, Mr. Hart wore an Ankara print 2 […]

Editorial: Indo-African by Eugene Simms

As most of you might know, ankara print fabrics are colorful cloths that are primarily associated with the African culture because of it’s motifs.   Even though ankara print fabrics are associated with the African culture, it’s origins are not authentically and wholly African.