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2 May 2014: Day 3 in Namibia

There is no sleep. For people who literally slept at 5 am, by 10 am we have had breakfast and ready to explore Walvis Bay ( That is where we ended up) a town 30km outside of Swakopmund. We first went to the local taylor to do last minute touches on some outfits. We hadContinue reading “2 May 2014: Day 3 in Namibia”

30 April 2014: Day 1 in Namibia

So this morning I boarded a plane to Namibia to visit friends and attend the much acclaimed Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). It was my first time on the plane and I must say that it was the exhilarating and I could not wait to explore the beautiful land. So at 7:45 am (Namibian time)Continue reading “30 April 2014: Day 1 in Namibia”

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Johannesburg

Photo credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo Thanks to Jenevieve Lyons I got to attend The MBFWJ in Sandton this past weekend and all I got to say is people are talented out there. I was so inspired by all the different designs and the creativity put into it. The music selection was on pointContinue reading “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Johannesburg”

Non-Africans ‘ perceptions of Africa: Do non-Africans tell better African stories than us?

When Long Walk to Freedom came out I remember having a facebook discussion with one of my friends who was very livid because the movie starred non-Africans as leads. I did not understand then until I watched the movie and saw our best actors as extras. Sello Maake ka Ncube did not even say aContinue reading “Non-Africans ‘ perceptions of Africa: Do non-Africans tell better African stories than us?”

RVK Fashion Week Designer Profile: Amira Selimangy

Q: Who is Amira? A: Amira is a Young Designer from Mozambique Q: When did you discover your love for fashion? A: I’ve always been interested in arts in general and used to draw/paint since I was a little kid. But in 2010 I started drawing dresses and then sketching prom dresses for clients whichContinue reading “RVK Fashion Week Designer Profile: Amira Selimangy”

RVK Fashion Week Designer profile: Lourens Loux Gebhardt

Loux and his brother Loux is the small one “We grew up wearing suits”he says. Q:Who is Loux? A:Baptized in the name of Lourens Loux Gebhardt full Born and raised in the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek. Loux is a dynamic friendly person that loves vintage items. I am down to earth and love beingContinue reading “RVK Fashion Week Designer profile: Lourens Loux Gebhardt”

RVK Fashion Week Designer Profile: Zodwa Carol Mabuya

Retro Vintage Kolektion Fashion Week will be taking place on the 28th feb-2 March 2014 in Pretoria. Carol Ngwenya hailing from Swaziland will be one of the designers showcasing. Carol Ngwenya is the founder and director of Carol Crocs Creation. This fashion house was established in March 2012 with the aim of offering one ofContinue reading “RVK Fashion Week Designer Profile: Zodwa Carol Mabuya”

FOLS Sportswear: Mfundo Xiniwe talks about the Love for Sports (FOLS)

FOLS Sportswear™ is an urban sportswear brand co-founded by Tshepo Mhlatuzana,Andile Zulu and Mfundo Xiniwe. I interviewed one of the founders Mfundo Xiniwe Mfundo Xiniwe Q. How did FOLS Sportswear come about? A: FOLS Sportswear came about as a reaction to the love of sport this was heighted by the euphoria that was in theContinue reading “FOLS Sportswear: Mfundo Xiniwe talks about the Love for Sports (FOLS)”