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They Call Her Ghana’s ‘Christie Brown’

They Call Her Ghana’s ‘Christie Brown’

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

It’s always been our tradition at Bella Naija to spotlight designers from various African countries. We did that we our Africa Fashion Week. Now that we have a platform we intend on doing even more!
Earlier this year, Aisha Obuobi …

Ghana Triumphs: Kate Menson is the 2008 Face of Africa

Ghana Triumphs: Kate Menson is the 2008 Face of Africa

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The spectacular and dramatic M-Net Face of Africa 2008 Finale, held on Saturday night (November 29) at the SuperBowl in Sun City, South Africa, came to a fairytale finish as striking 23-year-old Ghanaian Kate Menson… discovered that dreams really do

THE RED ANATOMY: A detailed anaylsis of how to wear ‘Ravishing Red’ this festive season!

THE RED ANATOMY: A detailed anaylsis of how to wear ‘Ravishing Red’ this festive season!

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008


By Ijeoma Ndekwu- Bella Naija  Style Editor
With the month of December comes a festive season and a full calendar; as we prep our closets for a line-up of weddings and red-carpet events to cover.
If you ask me, a

Exploring Afro-Couture with JD7

Exploring Afro-Couture with JD7

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

The best way to describe pieces from Data Okorodudu’s label, JD7… would be ‘Afro-Couture’.
Using African fabrics, Data creates unique clothing that defy convention. With large bows, elaborate sleeves, capes and lots of volume, there is always an added ‘twist’

African Textiles: Art of the People

African Textiles: Art of the People

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

By Louisa Olubukola Kinoshi…
Her hips switch as the DJ cranks the base, Kemi walks slowly yet gracefully to the end table and excitedly picks up a piece of Suya, carefully making sure that the open sleeves from her cream

Oluchi & her adorable son Ugo grace the pages of Vogue

Oluchi & her adorable son Ugo grace the pages of Vogue

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

The December 2008 issue of Vogue… (USA) has been unofficially christened ‘the Oluchi Issue’!
Anna Wintour must LOVE Oluchi because she appears in 3 separate features and a whopping total of 8 pages are devoted to the Nigerian supermodel.
The

BN TREND ALERT: Romance Is In The Air!

BN TREND ALERT: Romance Is In The Air!

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

by Ijeoma Ndekwu- Bella Naija Style Editor
From all indications, it’s the reign of the fashion romantics. This soft feminine look of spring 2008 which never fails to display the attractiveness, luxury and beauty of the wearer, is being embraced

A Sneak Peek Inside ThisDay’s ‘ARISE’

A Sneak Peek Inside ThisDay’s ‘ARISE’

Friday, November 21st, 2008

For the past few years, there have been whispers about ThisDay Media Group launching an international style magazine. There were world renowned photographers flown into Nigeria, photoshoots featuring African supermodels all over the world and finally the series of ThisDay…

BN Style Spotlight: Ifeoma Williams

BN Style Spotlight: Ifeoma Williams

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Hey! And welcome to BN Style Spotlight; a periodical feature on the Bella Naija Style page providing detailed fashion analysis of the personal style of a budding fashion star.
For our premiere feature, we chose Ifeoma Williams. This fashion

Uber Cool, Captivating, Cutting-Edge, Bold! Its Pop’Africana

Uber Cool, Captivating, Cutting-Edge, Bold! Its Pop’Africana

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

When I first came across Pop’Africana, my first instinct was to say ‘WOW’
Pop’Africana is way beyond your run-of-the-mill fashion offering
It is a project aimed at redefining African fashion and style media.

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Let me introduce Pop’Africana