February, 2010

AfriHomeChic: Eva Sonaike, MyriaMMAXO & Royal Hut bring a touch of Africa to your home

AfriHomeChic: Eva Sonaike, MyriaMMAXO & Royal Hut bring a touch of Africa to your home

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

The influence of African culture on the global scene keeps rising.
From Ndebele tribe print Louboutins to Beyonce & Alicia Keys rocking ankara outfits (by Boxing Kitten) in their new video.
Now the inspiration is moving from clothing and accessories…

BN Contributor Temitayo Olofinlua named as WLP Youth Essay Contest Finalist – Let’s Support!

BN Contributor Temitayo Olofinlua named as WLP Youth Essay Contest Finalist – Let’s Support!

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

You know her as the Bookaholic but Temitayo Olofinlua writes about a variety of subjects. Her essay “Fear — The Enemy of Gender Equality” has been chosen as one of the finalist picks for the WLP Youth Essay contest.
A …

Funmi Iyanda explores village life on this week’s episode of Talk With Funmi

Funmi Iyanda explores village life on this week’s episode of Talk With Funmi

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

We’ve been loving Funmi Iyanda‘s new show “Talk With Funmi…” ever since it started a few weeks ago. Last week’s episode was titled “9ja Hip & Hopping”. Funmi chatted with ID Cabasa and 9ice. It was really engaging

Funfere Koroye: Fun,Fresh and FUSION KELVAR!

Funfere Koroye: Fun,Fresh and FUSION KELVAR!

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Upcoming brand Fusion Kelvar is out with its dual debut collection; The Diaspora Collection which fuses traditional textures with concrete cuts and The Prestige Collection which features graphic urban designs.
Head Designer Funfere Koroye…, captures the essence of youthful

FRIDAY TRACK: No No No No No No No No…..There’s No Limit!

FRIDAY TRACK: No No No No No No No No…..There’s No Limit!

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Kilon Sparkles Bella peeps!
I don’t know if you own a blackberry, if you do, perhaps like me you too are fond of the red light flashes. Traditionally, it means one of the following – a reminder, a missed call…

Temple Muse Valentine’s Event

Temple Muse Valentine’s Event

Friday, February 26th, 2010

We had so much fun with the Temple Muse Christmas Event – BN Red Carpet Fab post that now we are back for more. Temple Muse held a Valentine’s season event on earlier this month. Photos from the event below.…

Cougar…Naija Style!

Cougar…Naija Style!

Friday, February 26th, 2010

A friend asked for my help on this matter and I felt I needed to ask you guys to help out.
As a single girl living and working in Lagos, life can be tough. You finish school, got a job,…

Helping Hands Benefit Concert for Jos & Haiti

Helping Hands Benefit Concert for Jos & Haiti

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Jos, Nigeria is currently being destroyed by the religious violence and unnecessary killings which have affected the living conditions as well as the safety of the people who have lost possessions, family members as well as a sense of well…

Duro Olowu Fall 2010 RTW @ London Fashion Week

Duro Olowu Fall 2010 RTW @ London Fashion Week

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Duro Olowu’s …fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection features deliberate haphazard combinations of vibrant colours in eccentric prints. The collection engages with sombre tones of grey and black while also entertaining an eclectic desire for colour with wool pieces with intriguing geometric

Africa’s Design Stars including Tiffany Amber, Christie Brown & David Tlale to show at ARISE L’Afrique- À-Porter Event during Paris Fashion Week

Africa’s Design Stars including Tiffany Amber, Christie Brown & David Tlale to show at ARISE L’Afrique- À-Porter Event during Paris Fashion Week

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Paris is going to get a taste of the finest in African fashion on the 5th of March when the ARISE L’Afrique- À-Porter Fall 2010/2011 Event will be taking place during Paris Fashion Week….
With its rich history, Paris