Category Archives: Africa

Eyeing greener pastures: Njotu Denzel

Ever since he was a kid Denzel has always wanted to be a super model but he never thought that it would be possible until a good friend urged him to give it a try. He joined a modeling agency that contributed towards helping him get in touch with the right people and that isContinue reading “Eyeing greener pastures: Njotu Denzel”

Stop the weave blah blah blah blah…………..

So lately I have been seeing these groups on facebook that aim to stop black women from having weaves because they apparently look less “African” or something along those twisted lines. An Afro does not make anyone more African than the next person. I once had  a hairstyle that looked like my hair, it wasContinue reading “Stop the weave blah blah blah blah…………..”

MBFWAfrica Day 4 : Mentally broke after mentally buying everything

The fourth day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa started off with David Tlale’s show and as always David had to be different, with his show being held outdoors outside the “The Creative Counsel” building in Melrose. The collection was inspired by women who are not afraid to be feminine, bold and still command attention. MyContinue reading “MBFWAfrica Day 4 : Mentally broke after mentally buying everything”

MBFWAfrica Day 2: My Wish List

Thursday 30 October 2014 marked day 2 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014 and the designers kept the momentum and interest up from day 1. First to showcase was Congolese- born designer Tina Lobondi who showcased her “Au Cinema” collection which she says  was inspired by actresses whom she admires. Her collection was a hybrid of African andContinue reading “MBFWAfrica Day 2: My Wish List”

MBFWAfrica day 1: My picks from the ramp

Yesterday the 29th of October marked the beginning of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa brought to you by AFI. the show started with New York based Cameroonian designer Kibonen whose collection was embodied in so much bright colours, patterns and print. My favourite look from her collection: Up next was Intisaar Mukadan form Zimbabwe whose collectionContinue reading “MBFWAfrica day 1: My picks from the ramp”

AFRICA FASHION AWARDS 2014

Photo credit: CSA African fashion’s finest to be recognised in glittering ceremony  The nominees for the prestigious, annual African Fashion Awards (AFAs) have been announced, with contenders coming from as far afield as South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Italy for the glittering event, which will take place at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg on 2Continue reading “AFRICA FASHION AWARDS 2014”