Celebrities, Events, Fashion
Award Show: Angélique Kidjo Wins the 2015 Grammy Award for “Best World Music Album”
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Feb
Feb
Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo received the 2015 Grammy award in the Best World Music Album categoty for Eve.
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16
Feb
Feb
Check this out! An Ankara Print Inspired Wedding! Terry The Hippie is a Female DJ from the DMV Area. She got married last year and the theme for her wedding was ankara, in asoebi style. Each bridesmaids had a different dress custom made but used the same ankara fabric. The groom and the groomsmen […]
Celebrities, Entertainment, Events, Fashion
Award Show: Jidenna in Ankara Print Inspired Outfits with Jánelle Monae at Grammy 2015 Parties
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Feb
Feb
This past weekend, our creative director Troy Massa, texted me the single cover artwork to Jidenna’s debut single “Classic Man”. I slept on it for a few days. When I finally looked at it, I realized that Jidenna was wearing an Ankara Print tie and pocket square. I instantly jumped online to figure out who this […]
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Jan
Jan
Feeling a little under the weather? Laughter will definitely warm you up, it is the best Medicine =) Today I present to you a video from the one and only Flapp Jack!!! She did a video on the reaction African Moms have when they ask their child for money, and the child says they don’t have it […]
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Jan
Jan
On Saturday, October 18th 2014 at Stollway in New York, New York, Oyato held their very own fashion showcase. Congratulations! I was not able to attend, but I heard the event was an absolute success! The event showcased 2 collections: Spring/Summer 2015 (Brooklyn Noir) & Fall and Winter 2015 (Deviant […]
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Dec
Dec
Our Ankara Street Style / A.S.S of The Day is Awed by Monica. Monica is “Suited in Tribal” rocking a 2-piece ankara suit, which I absolutely love! The 2-piece ankara suit is a creation by Simi Sade London You can check out their work on Facebook (Here) On her blog Monica says: “Gone are the […]
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Nov
Nov
Durban Fashion Fair 2014 took place in Durban South Africa from August 21st-24th, 2014 and Abrantie the Gentleman presented a classy yet colorful collection. Menswear can be very dull and lackluster at times, but not most recently, especially in 2014. Many brands have started using a lot of colors and patterns in their […]
Events, Fashion
Movie Premiere: Raro Lae with Alexx Ekubo at the Folly Movie Premiere in Washington, D.C.
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Nov
Nov
Winner of the DMV African Entertainment Awards blogger and media personality of the year, Raro Lae, was spotted with Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo at the Folly Movie Premiere at Stone Fish Lounge in Washington, D.C.
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Sep
Sep
On Saturday, September 27th, 2014, Cameroonian-American fashion brand, Euphrasie Design will debut their Fall 2014 Collection at “The Awakening ” fashion show.
Celebrities, Events, Fashion
Fashion Show: David Tlale Spring Summer 2015 Collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
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Sep
Sep
South African designer, David Tlale showcased his latest collection with Tyson Beckford, at his fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Celebrities, Events, Fashion
Fashion Show: Tyson Beckford Leads Opening of David Tlale’s Spring Summer 2015 Collection Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
09
Sep
Sep
Ankara fashion was in the building at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York 2014 all thanks to David Tlale’s latest collection. Fashion model Tyson Beckford, opened the fashion show, with an army of models in VLISCO fabric for David Tlale’s “Feminin Allure” collection.
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Aug
Aug
Here are my Top 8 Favorite Ankara Looks from the red carpet at An Ankara Affair: A Showcase of Humanitarian Causes the Red Carpet!! Which One is Your Fave? 1. Valerie @candidlyvalerie 2. Wema @wemaenofe 3. Denise @_queendenise 4. Emma @adomemma 5. Jasmine of LushVices.com @lushvices 6. Christiana Orji (My Cousin =) @nwababyyy 7. Nicola @simplygorgeousnic 8. Char @cosei An Ankara Affair: A […]
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Aug
Aug
Heat Free Hair is coming the ATL!
Celebrities, Events
White House: Jill Biden’s Turquoise Vlisco Dress for the White House U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Dinner
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Aug
Aug
Jill Biden, the wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden attended the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Dinner at The White House in a custom strapless turquoise Vlisco dress. Wondering why Jill opted for a wax print dress for the occasion? “For me, the fabric and style of this dress embodies the beauty and strength of the women I met […]