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Recap: Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam

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September 17, 2015

A beautiful and colourful weekend in Amsterdam saw the opening of Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam’s second edition. Held at the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam, designers, press, models and other industry professionals mingled and took in the atmosphere and surroundings that totally lent itself to show off the best of African and African inspired fashion.

The colourful and glamorous event was hosted by charming Nigerian and Nollywood’s superstar Ramsey Nouah. The multiple ward-winning actor welcomed guests wearing bold designs from Blackpearl’s Secret by Diana Tambe who is also the founder of Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam.

The event was opened by the renowned handmade dutch produced designer Omar Munie. Designers from as far afield as Zambia were represented at Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam. Lia Samantha flew in from South America especially to highlight the fact that African print is becoming enormously popular in Colombia.

AFWA was also about bringing awareness to sustainability, ethical material sourcing and fair trade. Mrs. Jos Huber from the Dutch Ministry of foreign affairs shared her vision on sustainability in fashion. “Workers need to get their share, go for fair trade from the start, she said. She also highlighted that Kenya has a good social model and a perfect example for other African countries.

Albert Chapel the Dutch artist who specializes in wood and haute couture collaboration with Diana Tambe (the brain and inspiration behind the collection) and presented their unique style by bringing high fashion drama, wearable wood designs to the final show. This blended perfectly well with AFWA’s ever-evolving fashion conscious collective. In addition, the Dutch-Cameroonian fashion designer Diana Tambe also showed her colourful and glamourous designs from her Blackpearl Secret’s spring/summer 2016 collection that was sponsored by Holland Textiles NL.

Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam’s hair and makeup artist brought their expertise in Afro-beauty to the African fashion spectacle.

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Working to Aid Afghanistan

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September 15, 2015

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Today, Afghanistan is known as a war-torn country that receives billions of dollars in financial aid to alleviate poverty and help it rebuild its public services. Much of the world, including the United States and Canada, is dedicated to helping this ancient land and long-standing nation rebuild its status in the world.

In addition to financial aid, there are a huge number of international organizations and NGOs operation in the region. Key players like the World Health Organization, UNHCR, UNESCO and United Nations Human Rights are active in the country.

Relief has also come in the form of domestic and foreign bodies that each have individual goals and plans for improving one aspect of life in the country. From Islamic Relief to the Afghan Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief to the Dutch Committee for Afghanistan Veterinary Programmes, the world is not standing idly by as the citizens of Afghanistan deal with the effects of decades of civil and foreign wars.

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In 2012 alone, Afghanistan was granted $492 million in humanitarian assistance from international bodies. In that year, it was the sixth largest recipient of international aid in the world. Yet, the country continues to score ‘high’ on the ECHO Vulnerability Index.

Despite receiving $46 billion dollars dedicated to the development of the country between 2003 and 2012, Afghanistan continues to remain a fragile state according to the OECD Fragile States Report. In addition to this aid, entrepreneurs such as Ehsanollah Bayat have worked to improve infrastructure and services in the country for many years.

Human Rights Watch suggests that in addition to pouring desperately needed aid into the state, those who grant the aid should use their financial power to insist that the country improve its human rights issues. Although some areas have come a long way from previous decades, organizations like Human Rights Watch believe that there are nowhere near enough concise goals in place nor are there measurable parameters to measure these goals by.

Because Afghanistan has previously received nearly 32 percent of its gross national income in aid, some organizations believe that putting pressure on the government and government agencies to respond to the humanitarian crisis that still exists in Afghanistan.

Although some improvements have been made, women and young girls in Afghanistan are still subject to what would be called discrimination in the best of cases and outright abuse in the worst scenarios. The country’s law, the Elimination of Violence Against Women, has not yet showed any progress in truly protecting the rights of women.

If all of the organizations and countries that donate aid to the country were to come together to insist on an improvement in humanitarian issues in the region, some feel that the outer reaches of the Afghan government would have to comply. With the help of aid and infrastructure, Afghanistan could once again become a sovereign state that boasts the stability it witnessed before the civil wars of the 1970s.

#NOMATTERWHAT: Watch Rihanna Train And Showcase Her New Pieces For Puma

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September 11, 2015

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#NOMATTERWHAT: Watch Rihanna Train And Showcase Her New Pieces For Puma

Watch Rihanna train for platinum in her officially campaign video for Puma. The Barbadian superstar and umbrella singer was announced as the creative director of the brand’s women’s training line last year. Since then, Riri’s fans have been waiting anxiously for ads. In he video, the queen of badassery is seen training and showing pieces from the line while dancing to the tune of her latest hit track, BBHMM (Bitch Better Have My Money). The video to the highly-anticipated single (BBHM) was released on July 2nd 2015. #NOMATTERWHAT

Al Jazeera documentary on amputee soccer captain in Sierra Leone

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September 9, 2015

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The Flying Stars is an upcoming Al Jazeera documentary about Bornor Kargbo, captain of The Flying Stars football team in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The country is home to one in five of the world’s amputees as a result of the 1991-2002 civil war, which cost Bornor his leg.

“When I started training, people would say, ‘Oh, this guy has one leg. How can he play football?’ But I did not listen to anybody,” says Bornor, who taught himself to play on crutches and has now competed in three amputee World Cups on three continents.

The Flying Stars is a complex character study of a remarkable man who is both inspiring and haunted, of an ageing sports star with a family to provide for, who must face up to a future where soccer will be a passion, not a career.

Winner of the Telefilm Canada Pitch This! Competition, The Flying Stars is co-directed by Allan Tong and Ngardy Conteh George, who was born in Freetown but raised in Toronto.

The Flying Stars premieres on Sunday, 13 September, at 2230GMT on Witness, Al Jazeera’s observational documentary strand, with repeats on 14 September at 0930, 15 September 0330, 16 September 1630 and 17 September 0530GMT

Refugee Crisis Europe: Hungary Avoids Responsibility, Watches As Thousands Of Refugees Walk From Budapest To Austria

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September 6, 2015

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Refugee Crisis Europe: Hungary Avoids Responsibility, Watches As Thousands Of Refugees Walk From Budapest To Austria

While the European Union is discussing ways o find a lasting solution to the worst refugee crisis to have ever hit it and have agreed to share the immigrants among member states, Hungary has refused to take responsibility and shelter some of the people arriving in its borders.

A new coverage sees Hungarian police men escorting Syrian refugees as they march en mass from Budapest towards Austria. This development has sparked a controversial discussion in many western European member states where the eastern states have been described as sole benefactors and opportunistic parasites who only take but never gives back. Since joining the union, Hungary and several eastern member states of the European Union have received and continues to receive huge sums of monies from richer member states to develop its infrastructures and industries.

Ghanaian Actress Gloria Sarfo In A Wine Dress

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September 3, 2015

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Take a look at Ghanaian actress, Gloria Sarfo in a wine dress. The Ghanaian star rocked the outfit while shooting a TV commercial. She completed the look with a pair of pink high heeled sandals. Her curly short hair was styled into a centre part. In some of the photos, the star is seen showing off the product she’s shooting the TV commercial for. The actress can be seen in the Aburi Botanical Gardens as she poses for the camera.

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There are styles for both men and women as well as for teenagers and little boys and girls. The styles are for everyday needs as well as for special occasions. whether it’s an outfit to lounge at home, to go on a picnic, to attend a red carpet event, to attend Sunday church service, wedding parties, corporate event, prom, and several other fashion outings, you will find attires for everyone.

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Refugee Crisis Europe: Video Of The Moment A Syrian Migrant Throws Himself, Wife & Baby On to Train Tracks To Protest Being Moved To Migrant Camps

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September 3, 2015

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Refugee Crisis Europe: Video Of The Moment A Syrian Migrant Throws Himself, Wife & Baby On to Train Tracks To Protest Being Moved To Migrant Camps

These images shows the moment a Syrian father throws himself, his wife, as well as his little baby on to railway tracks to protest being moved to the camps where other refugees have been taken to.

The couple were standing with the police and journalist who were reporting the situation when the man suddenly grabbed his wife and baby on to the train tracks to protest being moved.

The couple were inside the train that reportedly left Budapest at about 11am before it was stopped by police at Bicske station, west of the capital, writes James Badcock at the station. “Man and wife with tiny baby throw themselves onto track demanding not to be taken to camps. Getting c distressing,”James Bates tweeted.

Chic Ankara Style From Style By Trey

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August 31, 2015

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Hello, ankara fashionistas, check Out this lovely ankara style that was worn by Tracy of Style by Trey. For those of you who do not know the blogger behind style by Trey, her nale is Tracy Jamilatu Iddrisu. She’s a Ghanaian fashion blogger who shares her style on her personal blog. She often rocks different styles ranging from ankara dresses, skirts and blouses and much more.

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What do you think about Tracy’s ankara outfit? Do you think it is chic and stylish? Share your views by leaving a comment below. If there’s a fashion style that you would like us to feature, also let us know in the comment section. Good luck with finding the right styles and slaying every day like Tracy.

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No Love For Caitlyn Jenner, The Kardashian Sisters Are Angry!

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August 27, 2015

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No Love For Caitlyn Jenner, The Kardashian Sisters Are Angry!

There is no love for Caitlyn Jenner at the moment, the Kardashian sisters are angry with her. The public support of Bruce Jenner’s sex change to a woman now known as Caitlyn Jenner by the Kardashian sisters is just a show, the Us Weekly has reported. According to the American celebrity magazine, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe are fighting with Caitlyn Jenner in private for painting their mother black and make her look bad to the public.

“There’s not a lot of love for Caitlyn. Vanity Fair was the start of the downfall. It came out and they looked like idiots, they first saw the article on Twitter! The Kardashians were furious once they realised she took jabs at Kris, a lot of times she wasn’t very nice. They are so incensed that they may be done with Caitlyn for good. Everyone has turned their backs on her.” Close family sources told Us Weekly.

“So much so that communication between the stepfather and the stepchildren has nearly stopped. Texts halted as Caitlyn distanced herself at her secluded Malibu estate. Caitlyn has this aura around her that she is better than them. The bad blood has led to a cease in communication,’ a Kardashian confidant explained to Us.

And the anger for antagonising his ex-wife, Kris is not all. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians (KUWTK) trio still addresses Caitlyn as Bruce. “Khloe, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian still call Caitlyn Jenner by her former name Bruce – and Khloe claims Caitlyn’s “completely fine” with that,” wrote the Mirror UK in July.

What is your view on this matter? Do you think it’s a good idea the sisters are not supporting Caitlyn ‘Bruce’ Jenner but pretending to do so in public?

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AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON TO PRODUCE FASHION SHOW FOR AFRICA ON THE SQUARE

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August 27, 2015

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AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON TO PRODUCE FASHION SHOW FOR AFRICA ON THE SQUARE

An exclusive fashion show directed by Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) which will feature designers from the contemporary African UK fashion scene as well as new, up and coming designers. AFWL will again be supported by Motions Hair UK and Abbie May Make Up Artist, providing the fiercest looks for our models on stage.

There will be an African market selling a range of African themed products, including fashion and arts and crafts, plus food stalls, and a host of activities for children and families to get involved in, such as hair braiding, face-painting, mosaics-making and batik-making. The event is programmed by Open the Gate.

ABOUT AFRICA ON THE SQUARE

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has confirmed more details of the African festival he is bringing to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 10 October, as part of the capital’s Black History Month celebrations.

Everyone is invited to attend Africa on the Square, which has an exciting programme inspired by the traditions and cultures of the African continent. The free celebration follows on from the huge success of last year’s inaugural event and is sponsored by Lebara and Air France and supported by media partner The Voice.

The stage line-up, compered by Esther Alade and Usifu Jalloh, the Cowfoot Prince, reflects the diversity of London African communities. Performers include: Alfa Sackey and Afrik Bawantu (Ghana); Saidi Kanda and Mvula Mandondo (Tanzania); Krar Collective (Ethiopia); Tony Dudu and The Gumbe Jazz (Guinea Bissau) and Abdoulaye Samb and Minnjiaraby (Senegal). Kemi, winner of the talent competition held at the event last year, will make a special appearance on the day. There will be a West African drumming circle, plus African acrobats and dancers. DJ Abrantree, one of the most recognisable voices and personalities on the urban and African music scene, will DJ the event and introduce guest artists Zafi B and Moelogo.

There will be an exclusive fashion show directed by Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) which will feature designers from the contemporary African UK fashion scene as well as new, up and coming designers. There will be an African market selling a range of African themed products, including fashion and arts and crafts, plus food stalls, and a host of activities for children and families to get involved in, such as hair braiding, face-painting, mosaics-making and batik-making. The event is programmed by Open the Gate.

A highlight will be Africa on the Square Talent Showcase giving aspiring performers aged 16 – 25 the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience, with an overall winner being selected by the audience. To find out more about how to enter the competition, visit www.london.gov.uk/africa.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: “London’s diverse African communities play a key role in all aspects of life in the capital, particularly in its culture scene thanks to their thriving and colourful traditions. I am delighted that this celebration of African culture in Trafalgar Square is returning following the huge success of last year’s event. It will be an opportunity for all Londoners to mark Black History Month and to explore Africa’s rich heritage.”

Warner Rootliep, UK & Ireland General Manager for Air France KLM said: “We take pride in our extensive network to Africa. We connect the UK to over 30 African destinations so it made sense for Air France to continue supporting the celebrations at Africa on the Square. We hope visitors will enjoy the event and we look forward to welcoming them on our flights”

Lebara Group’s CEO & Chairman, Yoganathan Ratheesan, said: “We’re proud to continue our sponsorship of Africa on the Square. As the universal brand for the world’s migrant community, we understand the importance of celebrating African talent and tradition in London’s multi-cultural society.”

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