February, 2009
Friday, February 27th, 2009Something exciting is coming to Lagos this weekend.
Le Petit Marché – translation for those who skipped out on French class – ‘The Small Market’ is being launched on Saturday, 28th February 2009 at Lagos Toast, 12A TBS (Next to…
Tags: Events, Lagos Events, le petite marche, Style
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Friday, February 27th, 2009Here is the new video from Faze for his hit song, ‘Originality‘. While all the videos for his singles from his last album ‘Independent‘ were ultra glossy and shot in South Africa, Faze took things back to the grassroots with…
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009SWE bar once again lived up to it’s billing as the melting point of Nigerian entertainment’s best and brightest when on the 14th of February 2009 it celebrated ‘Hip Hop Love @ SWE’
Guests enjoyed the intimate and lively showcase…
Tags: Ebuka, kel, lamide akintobi, MI, noble igwe, swe bar
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009Victorian.
Frills.
Volume.
Bows.
Ruffles.
These are the images that are evoked when you think of Nigerian label, Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi (LDA). With their Victorian-era inspired pieces, the label has been able to create such an indelible identity that even…
Tags: ankara, lanre da silva ajayi, vlisco
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009If there was ever any doubt about the beauty of our continent, contemporary art such as the photos below kick those thoughts away.
Face of Africa 2006 Winner, Namibian Venantia Otto is the showcased model of the The Livingstone 2009…
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Jewel by Lisa‘s collection for Vlisco was fresh, upbeat and cosmopolitan.
Given that ankara is the label’s signature palette, we all knew that the collection was going to be good. However, JBL raised the stakes from good to great by…
Tags: jewel by lisa, lisa folawiyo, vlisco
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009Economically speaking, we know that times are hard but that does not mean that your skin has to suffer for it. In the next series of posts, I will help you learn ways to save BIG and look great while…
Tags: azara, Beauty
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009Fearless is one way to describe award-winning rapper, Ruggedman. He has no qualms about speaking his mind even if it stings. His first major single ‘Ehen’ was a testament to that. The stinging criticism from Ruggedman bruised some artistes egos…
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009The anticipation had been building for weeks. Vlisco was bringing Urban Beat to Lagos and we couldn’t wait! Brand new collections from Nigeria’s top designers using Vlisco fabric; Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Tiffany Amber, Jewel by Lisa & Odio Mimonet.…
Tags: chineze araka, Chisom Ogundu, ifeanyi ejimadu, Omoyemi Akerele, vlisco
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009While India and the rest of the world raves about the cute kids in the Oscar winning Best Picture Slumdog Millionaire, Africa can also revel at our own little star. 11 year old Tunji attended yesterday’s Oscars ceremony yesterday…
Tags: Louisa Kinoshi, New Boy, Nigerian actors, Olutunji Ebun-Cole, Oscars
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