February, 2009

Portobello arrives in Lagos this weekend – Le Petit Marché

Portobello arrives in Lagos this weekend – Le Petit Marché

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Something 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

New Video: Faze – Originality

New Video: Faze – Originality

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Here 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

HipHop Love @ Swe

HipHop Love @ Swe

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

SWE 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…

Prêt a Porter de L’Atelier d’Afrique: Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi for Vlisco

Prêt a Porter de L’Atelier d’Afrique: Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi for Vlisco

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Victorian.
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

Namibian Stunner Venantia Lights Up Livingstone

Namibian Stunner Venantia Lights Up Livingstone

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

If 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

To Be Young, Chic & Loved: Jewel By Lisa for Vlisco

To Be Young, Chic & Loved: Jewel By Lisa for Vlisco

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Jewel 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

Recession-Proof Beauty!!

Recession-Proof Beauty!!

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Economically 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…

New Video: Ruggedman – Bangin’

New Video: Ruggedman – Bangin’

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Fearless 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

The Winners, The Collections, The Red Carpet! Glamour Amplified at Vlisco Urban Beat

The Winners, The Collections, The Red Carpet! Glamour Amplified at Vlisco Urban Beat

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

The 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… &

11 Year Old Olutunji Ebun-Cole Attends the Oscars

11 Year Old Olutunji Ebun-Cole Attends the Oscars

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

While 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 due