June, 2009
Monday, June 29th, 2009
The Bookaholics sought out this fine Nigerian writer who has been shortlisted for the Caine Prize. Trust us, we asked him some questions.
Three adjectives that best describe you…
This is little hard for me. The question, I mean, puts
Tags: BN Bookaholic, EC Osondu
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
This is created huge buzz and inspiring heated debates both online and offline! Both are a long read but well worth it! What do you think?
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A Nation’s Identity Crisis by Reuben Abati
You may not have noticed it:…
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
When news that well-loved Nigerian actress Stella Damasus had remarried broke, the majority of her fans began asking. Who did she marry? Soon after we got a name, Emeka Nzeribe but still no details on Mr. Nzeribe were leaked. Not…
Tags: magazine covers, stella damasus
Filed Under: Movies & TV, News & Features | 35 Comments »
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
We believe on Bookaholic that one of the secrets to being a fantastic writer is to read about good writers (their works and interviews); we snooped this one out for you…
Pambazuka interviews Binyajavanga Wanaina, Kenyan founding editor of Kwani …
Tags: Binyavanga, Naming Game
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
With velvet, silks, African and geometric patterns, the Nigerian label Odio Mimonet… presents a collection that is oozing in elegance. The intricate details melt in the jewels tones and the cuts of her designs make them move easily across the
Tags: Arise Africa Fashion week, Arise Fashion Week, dresses, fashion, fashion week, nigerian designers, Odio Mimonet
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Ghanaian designer Tina Atiemo …in this collection displays a variety of styles; from the short and playful peek-a-boo and cut out dresses and jumpsuits to the crisp tailored whites with soft details, frills, pleats and a bit of ruching.
The pieces in
Tags: african designers, Arise Africa Fashion week, Arise Fashion Week, dresses, fashion, fashion week, ghanian designers, Tina Atiemo
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Ugandan designer, Gloria Wavamunno’s … collection features monochromatic pieces, lots of yellow and lilac pastel coloured pieces and black contemporary designs.
Each piece in this collection is designed to the capture the essence of femininity. The cuts, the silhouettes, the patterns all
Tags: african designers, Arise Africa Fashion week, Arise Fashion Week, dresses, fashion, Gloria Wavamunno
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
South African designer, Heni… fuses the softness of white with stripes and patterns for his casual pieces. This softness is juxtaposed with the black voluminous pieces, layered in intense ruffles. The collection’s strength lies in its rich texture and the
Tags: african designers, Arise Africa Fashion week, Arise Fashion Week, fashion, fashion week, Heni
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Before you slather on your foundation, check below to see if this applies to you.
It’s a vicious cycle, you wear makeup to cover up your blemishes, only for you to take it off and discover more blemishes!! If this…
Tags: azara, Beauty
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Are you a lover of arts? Do you like meeting other art lovers like you? Then, you have to be at Nnenna Okore’s art exhibition.
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Tags: art exhibition, Nnenna Okore
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