C.Hub Magazine has announced public nominations for its 2016 edition of the Creative Africans Award (CA Awards). It says the nominations are now open and the general public are welcome to submit their candidates through the online form on the magazine’s website.
The Creative Africans Award is an annual event that recognises the outstanding contributions of African and Caribbean talents in the creative, career and entrepreneurial sector. The winners will be awarded during a lavish dinner on November 19, 2016 at the Hilton Hotel in Tower Bridge – London.
According to the magazine, from May 10 until August 10, 2016, members of the public will be able to nominate their candidates for the 2016 edition of the Creative Award . As soon as public nominations closes in August, the award Directors will then shortlist a maximum of 4 finalists for each category. Thereafter, public voting will commence. However, Award Directors will have the exclusive right to submit candidates for possible recognition under the two special categories – Legend and ICON recognitions.
CA award otherwise known as Creative Africans award or Creativity Award is now in its 2nd year. The event is organised by C. Hub magazine as part of its mission to promote, highlight and celebrate African creativity worldwide. Click her to nominate.
Ade Bakare Couture has been announced as the headline designer of the 2016 edition of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria. The event will be taking place in Lagos, Nigeria from July 1-3.
Ade Bakare was born in England Bromsgrove he graduated with a history degree from the University of Lagos Nigeria 1988. Then returned to England to study fashion design at Salford University college Manchester, graduated in 1990.
He worked briefly for the couture establishments to the English Aristocracy. Victor Edelstein and Christiania Stambolian before setting up his label in 1991 through a loan from the Prince of Wales youth business trust (P.Y.B.T.).
He designed a collection of Day and evening wear dresses twice seasonally that sold to boutiques in England and the channel Islands such as Lucienne Phillips of Knightsbridge, Adele Davis of the old bond street, the foundation of guild fond and Ambers of Amersham.
He later set up a couture salon on Grosvenor Street in Mayfair in 1997 which was a great success and placed him on the International list of couture designers patronised in England. The Salon was managed with the Assistance of the Late Percy Savage who was a fashion innovator and fashion editor for the Mayfair times. He Introduced Ade Bakare to many famous elegant ladies who have become loyal clients.
Designing Ready to wear collections and couture pieces for individual clients increased Ade Bakare’s experience and profile. He was approached by perfume company creative perfumers in 1998 to have a couture fragrance created for him.
This became the house scent called “Breeze” done by the well known “Nose” in the Industry geza schoen famous for creating futuristic perfumes such as eccentric 01.
Also in 1998 Ade Bakare launched his couture bridal wear line which is modern and celebrated for their timelessness.
Some of his well-known clients are Mrs Serena Belfour English/American Aristocrat, Lady Caroline Pearson, Mrs. Janet Boateng, Mrs. Pauline Prescott, Jennie Bond BBC Royal reporter and Valerie Campbell (Mother of supermodel Naomi Campbell) amongst many others.
Ade Bakare’s designs are very feminine and structured almost minimalist in appeal, with great attention to cut and detail. Modernity with a trust of classicism.
Some of his celebrated designs are his long sweeping gazar coats soft but structured his wrap sash jackets. He uses mostly natural Fibres especially gazar, chiffons and organzas. Long evening wears dresses with intricate details, capes, boleros and fitted suits.
He has received a lot of press coverage and favourable comments from the fashion press such as James Fallon of WWD, Hillary Alexander of the Daily telegraph. Brony Toogood of Bride’s magazine and sally Dixon of cosmopolitan brides.
Ade bakare has also collaborated with other designers in his fashion shows such as Jeweller Mikimoto, Elizabeth Arden (Davies street branch, Mayfair). And, most especially with milliners such as Stephen Jones, Fredrick Fox and Phillip Somerville.
Ade Bakare has been invited to exhibit his work in New York (wedding channels) Jamaica, South Africa (cape town and Joburg fashion weeks), Lagos, and Monaco were he dressed Princess Catherine de Stiligiano for the bal de ete in 2000.
He lectures on fashion at his old design school in Manchester and is constantly invited to talk at fashion seminars and workshops around the World.
His work has been admired by the French houses of Pierre Cardin, Louis Azzaro and Jean-Louis Scherrer.
He set up the young creative designers competition (Y.D.C.C.) in 2006 in Lagos to encourage and promote young talents in Nigeria. It is now an annual event.
Ade Bakare has designed costumes for theatre and films. Such as designing the clothes for the character the duchess of Windsor played by the celebrated English Actress Fenella fielding and costume designer for a film by director Steve Gukas “a place in the stars”.
He has won numerous awards since his days at design school in Salford where he won the 2nd place in the National student bridal competition in 1989, others such as the Harrogate bridal award “Hearts desire” was given to him in 1998.
Ade Bakare Lives and works in London, England. Visit the website for more info on the designer and its collections.
American Singer Monica and Daughter Rocks African Dashiki as more and more international stars continues to embrace African fashion and the African print. From Beyonce to Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Chris Brown and many other artists, African fashion has been receiving a lot of attention.
Check out photos of American singer, songwriter, producer, and actress, Monica Denise Brown and her daughter dressed up in Dashiki. The “Boy Is Mine” singer and mother of three rocked the attire with her daughter over the weekend while celebrating her son’s birthday.
Popularly known as Monica, the singer threw an African Jungle Safari themed birthday party for Royco who turned a year older. The event was attended by her family members, friends, as well as the new mom, Tiny.
The “Before You Walk Out of My Life” singer posted some of the photos to her Instagram page with the caption: “Not often in this life do you meet genuine people that simply want to love and be loved… Blessed to have these two in my life .. @miekajoi_ & @impjrose #RockosAfricanJungleSafari 📸: @milanesphotography”.
Monica is married to American professional basketball player, Shannon Brown. The duo was happily together at Royco’s birthday party. About a month ago, the internet was awash with claims that the singer and her husband were headed for divorce. Shannon and Monica took their marital vows in 2011.
Shannon is the stepfather to Royco and Monica’s other son – Romelo. Before marrying Shannon, Monica was in a longtime relationship with Atlanta rapper Rocko – who fathered her two sons. Shannon is the father of Laiya Monica’s only daughter.
Below are two more photos. Check them out. Apart from wearing dashiki outfits together, Monica and her daughter are both rocking beautiful braids and the look super cute on the little one. While Monica is rocking full braids, her daughter’s own is partly cornrows and partly braids.
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Whether it’s a turban or any other African headgear, these 10 international celebrities have shown they are not afraid to make a bold fashion and style statement by wearing these African head wraps, popularly known as the turban or the Gele headwrap by Nigerians. Some of them have rocked it on several occasions on magazine covers and features, red carpet events, on a casual day out, and much more. For some like music artist, Erykah Badu, it is their signature look and they have rocked it with pride for years.
Beyonce Knowles loves African attires and the African head wrap is not left out in her style. The “Crazy In Love” singer and mother of one who has been seen rocking the African print on several occasions is also a fan of the African head wrap. Whether it’s a turban, a Nigerian gele, or other African print scarves, the multiple award-winning star has rocked it all.
Kelly Rowland African Head Wrap
American singer and mother of one, Kelly Rowland has been seen rocking the African headwrap on a few occasions. While there are many styles of African head wraps. The former Destiny’s Child and “Dilemma” singer went for the turban.
Whether you’re rocking your natural kinky hair, straightened hair, braided or twisted hair – the turban headgear is a very versatile style of African scarf to can incorporate easily with your hairstyle and add a more dramatic and glamorous edge to your look.
Solange Knowles
Solange needs an entire post dedicated to her many head wraps. The younger sister to Beyonce and mother of one has been seen rocking the African head wrap in many ways and on several occasions. But the head wrap is not the only African style the mother of one has been seen rocking. She is also a fan of African print and has been seen rocking several African print attires.
Brandy Norwood
American singer, actress, model and songwriter, Brandy made a bold fashion statement in 2013 when she completed her look with this colourful print headgear. The “boy is mine” singer was wearing an orange vintage print dress and a pair of high laced leather boots when she matched it up with the paisley head wrap. The record producer and mother-of-one looked colourful in the African style head wrap and her loose fitting linen dress.
Erykah Badu
American singer-songwriter, record producer, activist, and actress Erykah Badu is popular known for her extravagant head wraps. The “On and On” singer rocked the African head wrap like no other by making it her signature look for several years. The “Next Lifetime” and “Otherside of the Game” singer’s African headgear was always very large and attention grabbing.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is no stranger to African outfit. The … singer and mother of one have been seen rocking the African print on several occasion. In the same manner, the “Fassinger is a fan of the African head wrap and has worn in different styles.
Tyra Banks
American model, television personality, talk show host, producer, author, actress, singer and businesswoman, Tyra Banks is a fan of the African head wrap. The America’s Next Top Model host has been seen rocking the African headgear and even African outfits. Some time ago, the supermodel was seen wearing a dress designed by an African-American teen whose prom dress broke the internet.
Noémie Lenoir
French model and actress, Noémie Lenoir is a fan of the African head wrap and we cannot count the many times we have seen her rock this colourful and bold fashion piece. Whether it’s for an editorial shoot or as part of her own personal fashion style, Noemie has been seen rocking the African head wrap on many occasions. The celebrity is known for her work with Gucci, L’Oréal, Next, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria’s Secret, and Marks and Spencer.
Joan Smalls
Puerto Rican fashion model, Joan Smalls is also another fan of the African head wrap – especially on the cover and pages of magazines. In 2013, the supermodel was ranked number 8 on Forbes magazine’s “World’s Highest-Paid Models” list. The 28-year-old star was also the first Latina model to represent Estée Lauder cosmetics in 2011.
June Ambrose
June Ambrose is a celebrity stylist and fashion designer who has who has worked with some of the biggest Hollywood celebrities in the industry. The self-taught stylist who began her career by a fortunate happenstance is also a fan of the African head wrap.
Torome Sision jumped over security barriers in 2011 at a Koko concert that was organised at the Nigerian former capital and megacity of Lagos. Her action was in a bid to get close to Dbanj. But because she went to the event without her underwear, she exposed her precious assets by flashing it to everyone that were around her. The moment was captured on camera and posted online – leading to her almost breaking the internet.
But according to other reports, the event did not take place in 2011 but in 2009. These reports also alleged that the scandal did not take place at a Dbanj. They claimed it took place at a PSquare show that took place in Kenya.
Torome Sision, who has been active in the entertainment world since 2009 is best known for her role as Rita on Kenya’s Citizen TV drama Tabasamu. She’s also a model and a makeup artist. In 2014 she modelled for Kenyan Born Fashion Designer Wambui Mukenyi.
She is also popularly known to the African audience for her role as Wangui on East Africa’s first ever telenovela, Kona. In 2015, she began starring in the new series Skandals Kibao alongside Avril, Lwanda Jawar, George Mo and Muthoni Gathecha.
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A Nigerian woman tied this flamboyant Gele head wrap to attend a wedding event in Lagos. The photo was posted on Instagram and got everyone talking. The Nigerian gele head wrap is a popular fashion accessory that you’ll find lots of women from the country rocking during wedding events and other special occasions as well as to church services.
Instagram user, @lutosingbelaCaption posted the photo on his profile and wrote: “caption: “the Gele… Lagosians know how to party… #lutosinGBELA #Art #FeelTheArtisticExpresso #teamFINESSE #EventPhotographersInLagos.”
@oredavids commented saying “This is the proverbial “satellite dish” gele.”
@valegorretti wrote: “When your son and daughter are having their traditional marriage and they choose different aso ebi.”
Gone are the days African print were reserved for African women whom many saw as unrefined and unexposed. Today, the African print fabric has become a globally acceptable fabric that is now worn by people of different cultures and status.
One of such people to embrace the African print fabric is Beyonce. The American singer and multiple award winner star have rocked Ankara African Print in so many ways. Whether on a holiday, for a magazine cover shoot, or a day outing – the mother of one has been seen wearing ankara print in many ways.
And the “bootylicious” singer is not the only international star that has a love for ankara African print. Her sister, Solange Knowles has also been seen rocking ankara African print. Other non-African celebrities that has shown love for Ankara African print are Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, Kelly Rowland, Chanel Iman, Amber Rose, Halle Berry (and even her daughter Nayla), Kim Kardashian, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Tyra Banks, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Kat Graham, Fergie, and many others.
Below are photos of the many times Beyonce rocked ankara African print.
Even the American first lady, Michelle Obama has been seen rocking the Ankara African print in several ways. The wife of the most powerful man in the world and mother of two has been spotted in clothes by Nigerian/Jamaican designer – Duro Oluwo.
Mexican-born actress and multiple award winning star, Lupita Nyong’o attended the 2016 edition of the annual Met Gala wearing an emerald green Calvin Klein gown with a touch of metallic glitter sprinkled all over it.
Known for getting out of the box and unafraid to try new styles, the Kenyan styled rocked an attention-grabbing Afrocentric hairstyle inspired by the traditional hairstyles of the Mangbetu ethnic group from Congo. Vogue Magazine initially thought that tall tiered hair look was inspired by Audrey Hepburn. They were later corrected and their attention was drawn to the fact that it was an Afro look.
Looking super fabulous, the multiple award-winning star walked like a queen and showed so much elegance in her emerald green Calvin Klein gown.
What do you think of Lupita Nyongo’s emerald green Calvin Klein gown? Did the Kenyan star rocked it well and stun as she usually does? Do you think this dress was the perfect outfit to wear to a red carpet event like the Met Gala? Let us know what you think by scrolling down and leaving a comment below.
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Hello, ladies and all the fashionistas out there, here are some aso ebi gold styles that you will fall in love with. There are so many reasons that will make you want to make some aso ebi gold styles for yourself.
It may be because you have a gold colour themed party you are planning to attend and everyone is expected to wear that colour of an attire. Another reason is that you just love gold and cannot get enough of it in your wardrobe. It can also be because you have no gold also styles in your collection or have too few pieces and looking for one or more styles to add.
Whichever your reasons are, we have gathered some of the most beautiful aso ebi gold styles that we can find and have put it here for you to easily access and copy them or use as a source of inspiration for your own unique pieces.
Hello Afro fashionistas, come in here and take a look at these stylish ankara African print styles that you should be wearing right now. Until a few months when another Africa Fashion Week London will be held to show us some of the latest ankara styles we should be wearing, these are what were showcased from the most recent one that took place in 2015. The designers came with full force showcasing some of the most stylish ankara African print styles for Afro fashionistas.
Designers are the trendsetters when it comes to fashion and what we wear, and as the African print acceptance grow more and more, many African and African inspired designers have taken it up to themselves to always make sure there are new ankara styles and a variety of choices for African fashion lovers. Designers are the trendsetters when it comes to fashion and what we wear, and as the African print acceptance grow more and more, many African and African inspired designers have taken it up to themselves to always make sure there are new and very stylish ankara African print styles with a variety of choices for African fashion lovers to pick from.
Below are some of the very stylish ankara African print styles you should be wearing according to African designers who showcased their collections this year, at the recently concluded Africa Fashion Week London.
The two pieces above are from Lihiya. The African label used a combination of stripes and bright colours for the designs.
Nomande’s: Stylish Ankara African Print Styles
These are some of the latest African styles that were showcased by Nomande’s. These ones were made with floral ankara chiffon fabric.
Chiemelie: Stylish Ankara African Print Styles
Using a combination of ankara African print, tulle, floral silk and laces, these are some of the pieces Chiemelie presented us with.
Asakeoge For Da Viva
Asakeoge For Da Viva used a mixture of African prints and bright unicolour fabrics its gowns, pants, shorts and more.
Van Else: Stylish Ankara African Print Styles
African inspired Dutch designer, Van Else used a combination of African print, lace and unicolour fabrics for her latest collection that has dresses, jackets, blazers, shorts, pants and more.
Tangerine
Tangerine combined ankara prints with bright unicolored fabrics for the latest designs you should be wearing.
Sluu by Sluvin Designs
Sluu by Sluvin Designs showcased its collections made with a combination of African print, floral prints and unicolour fabrics.
Rooi Rok Bookie and Blossom Handmade
South African brands, Rooi Rok Bookie and Blossom Handmade collaborated to showcase these latest pieces. The clothes, made with floral fabrics and ankara chiffon are by Rooi Rok Bookie while the pieces of jewellery are by Blossom Handmade.
Njema Helena
These are latest ankara styles from Helena Njema that you should be wearing now. The pieces are made with ankara African print fabric as well as plain cotton fabric.
Needle Point
From what Needlepoint Woman showcased, these are some of the latest ankara styles you should be wearing until the next edition of Africa Fashion Week London when we’ll get to see another set of designs as African fashion continues to grow.
What do you think of these stylish ankara African print styles? Share your views by leaving a comment below. We cannot wait to see and read your opinion on these pieces and on whether you have added some of them to your own collection. In the meantime, take care.
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