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Londoners are eagerly anticipating the upcoming ‘August in Africa’ 2015 Summer Festival organised by The Africa Centre taking place in London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza on the 1st of August. Admission is free.

Both international and rising stars are expected to take the stage for a full day of music and activities. Confirmed artists include renowned Nigerian singer songwriter Asa as headline act, with special appearance by Fuse ODG. Other confirmed artists include Bonga, Taali M, Alim Kamara, Emeka Elendu Presents Kalakuta, True Ingredients and Simo Lagnawi.



Each year, the festival highlights different aspects of contemporary ‘Africana’. The 2015s theme will explore the art of portraiture through photography and ascend into an immersive experience, unfolding a pop–‐up photography studio, workshops and other exciting activities. Moroccan photographer and internationally renowned artist Hassan Hajjaj will honour the tradition of the photography studio – while recreating his famous décor – by capturing the most striking styles among visitors. The photographs will be showcased as part of an online campaign.

The audience will also have the chance to view a digital exhibition titled The Story Within. A series of curated still images will morph into an animated display, inviting the viewer to dive into a 3-dimensional space, immersing the audience in an exploratory cultural journey around the African continent. Aesthetics and styles will be featured from such notable photographers as award-winning Malick Sidibé, rising-stars Mario Macilau Aida, Muluneh, Joana Choumali and Omar Victor Diop.

The exhibition documents the photographers’ process, unravelling the thoughts and ideas that bind their work, giving us an insight into how they approach subjects and when they make the decision to click the shutter.

Autograph ABP will also feature their exhibition, The Missing Chapter, which presents rarely seen photographs of black presence in the UK from the mid-19th and early 20th centuries.

Festivalgoers can expect a full day of activities for children and adults alike. Everyone is invited to celebrate and harness the best creativity that the African continent has to offer.



YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO MISS IT, WATCH HIGHLIGHT OF LAST YEAR’S EVENT.
SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/07/24/august-in-africa-festival-london-is-only-a-week-away-free-entry/

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Lupita Nyongo last week arrived in Uganda to shoot a Disney film ‘Queen of Katwe’ which is being directed by Mira Nair of Maisha film lab.

Queen of Katwe follows the story of 18 year old local, Phiona, who becomes a national chess champion who is then invited to play internationally.

While in Uganda, Lupita along with Mira Nair, Phionah Mutesi (the young world chess champion on whose story Queen of Katwe is based) and Robert Katende, her chess master, among others visited Maisha Alive, a fundraising event geared towards the continued development of the Maisha gardens.

SOURCE http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/04/01/photos-of-lupita-nyongo-in-uganda-filming-disneys-queen-of-katwe/

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Lagos based photographer, Abu Salami, has released new photographs which shows the beautiful African models in bold coloured make up, head wraps and accessories. The blue sky and green grasses also adds colour to this shoot.

What a perfect way to step into spring.

SOURCE http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/31/nigerian-photographer-abu-salami-presents-prints-colors-and-beautiful-african-women/





MUA: Dave Sucre

Headwrap: Maureen

Models: Ramona Fouziah, Angella Phillips, Jennifer Oseh, Gracee

Photo: Abu Salami

A documentary focusing on the life and death of the late Amy Winehouse is to be release in the UK on 3 July 2015, it is being put together by BAFTA-winning documentary Senna. It will feature some unseen archive footage and unheard tracks, to tell the tragic story of the singer who died at 27 of alcohol poisoning in 2011.

I am not sure what to expect from this, but it does sound like a must watch.

SOURCE http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/31/a-documentary-focusing-on-the-late-amy-winehouse-to-be-released-in-july/

You would have thought Lupita season ended last year, but our dear Lupita Nyongo keeps winning. She is on the cover of the May edition of Harper’s Bazaar which is yet to be officially released. We already like what we see and cannot wait to see clearer images of the cover and inner pages.

Once it is released, you will read it here first.

SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/31/first-look-at-lupita-nyongos-harpers-bazaar-magazine-cover/

Pop star/ Whitenicious CEO, Dencia, attended the 2015 iHeart Radio Music Awards in Los Angeles yesterda, the 29th of March. Sticking to her pink signature, she wore a glittery long sleeve pink jumpsuit paired with black ankle boots.

Here are a few photos of her rocking the red carpet. Is her look a hit or miss?

SOURCE http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/30/hit-or-miss-dencias-pink-jumpsuit-forthe-iheart-radio-music-award-in-los-angeles/

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‘Hunting For Hubbies’ movie premier took place in London on Friday, 27th March 2015 at Odeon Greenwich. The movie casts as well as other movie stars and guests were present to watch Yinka Idowu’s movie premier.

Here are a few photos of the stylish attendees …

SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/29/photos-from-the-uk-premier-of-hunting-4-hubbies/

The former X Factor winner, Alexandra Burke, unveiled a new track earlier this week and at the same time released a few promo images. Alexandra’s last album was in 2012 and in 2013 she self-released an EP. Speaking about the new release, she said;

“Since the last album, a lot has changed in my life, but most importantly I have changed. I’m in a great place, healthier and stronger than ever.

“I feel as an artist it’s important for one’s music to grow with them. I’m now 26 and having taken time out of the musical ring, I now have the gloves firmly back on. My music, my rules.”

‘Renegade’ is from her six track EP to be released on 27 April.

SOURCE http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/29/alexandra-burke-stuns-in-promo-photos-for-her-new-song-renegade/

South African media queen, Bonang Matheba and Nigerian radio personality, Manny of Cool FM clinched the ‘Favourite On Air Personality (South Africa)’ and ‘Favourite On Air Personality (Nigeria)’ award respectively at the Nickolodeon Kid’s Choice Award which took place in California yesterday, 28th March 2015.

Bonang stepped out in Gert-Johan Coetzee, one of her favourite South African designers.

SOURCE http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/29/bonang-matheba-manny-win-at-the-nickolodeon-kids-choice-award-california/

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Nigerian brand, O’Eclat, has released a new lookbook, “Edition Nouveau“ which includes, pouches, carry-ons, totes and more made from Aso-oke, tie & dye, calf skin and exotic leather.

According to the designer, Gbemmy Johnson

“I understand that a lady is always excited about a new piece of arm candy; and from work bags to evening clutches and weekend holdalls, she can find the perfect handbag to suit every style and occasion with this new handbag collection.

Every woman will attest to the rigorous task of selecting what bag to carry, and to what occasion it would be appropriate for. The restlessness this erupts is erased with this collection, as every piece has been designed and crafted with a strong instinct of what a lady seeks for, when trying to decide what bag to suit what outfit.“


SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/28/nigerian-brand-oeclat-presents-its-edition-nouveau-collection/

I get excited when designers find new ways to use African prints, this print boardroom blazer is a must have in your spring wardrobe. You can order yours at zuvaa.com for £60.

Here are two different ways to style it, how would you style it?

SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/28/product-feature-the-design-of-a-diaspora-boardroom-blazer-dress-from-zuvaa/

Ghanaian brand, Poqua Poqu presents its ‘Aseda White’ collection. According to the brand, this is

“Our act of thankfulness to the women whose very existance continues to be our endless inspiration; to you we say Thank You! For this line we decided to make some of our dearest clients a part of our showcase and had them get their first and feel of the Aseda collection. Poqua Poqu is thrilled to have such wonderful memories where customers have became family and friends. Its our hope that this collection finds you either already in or soon to be in either circle”


They employed the help of celebrity friends like songstress – Becca Acheampong, Miss Malaika Ghana 2014 – Stephanie Agyeman, TV/ radio presenter Kokui Selormey amongst others to shoot this collection. Check it out and you may find a perfect piece for yourself.

SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/28/ghanaian-brand-poqua-poqu-presents-its-aseda-white-collection/

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Ghanaian brand, Stylista GH, presents its ‘Wild’ collection which features rich and bold coloured African prints from Vlisco’s ‘Think Collection’ with out of the box details.

SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/27/ghanaian-based-brand-stylist-gh-presents-its-wild-collection/

AND LIKE YOU AND I, SHE LOVES TAKING SELFIES

SHE STAYS FIT AND HEALTHY AND READS VOGUE TO KEEP HER STYLE IN CHECK

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Yes, you heard right. We are getting some style inspiration from Barbie’s instagram page, and we are not alone, there are almost 700,000 people following Barbie on instagram for style inspiration. Barbie, the fashion doll, has been exciting kids since Ruth Handler launched it in March 1959. It has been 56 years, fast forward to 2015 and Barbie is not only stylish, she is stylish in designer outfits from Moschino, chanel and more.

Here are some of Barbie’s style and you too can follow @barbiestyle

SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/27/we-are-getting-high-fashion-style-inspiration-from-barbies-instagram-page-check-it-out/

After showing her skin condition to the world when she appeared in America’s Next Top Model, Chantelle’s modelling career has gone upwards since then. She has walked on several runways, featured in i-D magazine, Diesel campaign, and much more.

At the Gala’s Spa Awards 2015 which took place in Baden Baden, Germany, the beauty was awarded ‘Beauty Idol’. On accepting the award, the 19 year old said;

“It’s an amazing honour. The fact that people recognize what I’m fighting makes my success even more valuable.”

She previously spoke about her condition and advised others who are suffering from Vtiligo

Self-image or self-confidence, it has to do with yourself. Those things are scarred so much by other people, but those are really things within yourself. Those are things you should focus on yourself instead of looking towards the opinions and validation from other people that yes, you are beautiful. You should know that you are beautiful, you should know that you are creative, you should know that you are beautifully and wonderfully made. That’s just something you have to believe within yourself.

Congrats to her for making the best of a condition which many like Michael Jackson try to hide with makeup.

SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/27/model-with-vtiligo-chantelle-winnie-gets-beauty-idol-award-at-the-galas-spa-awards-2015/

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Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has been on a euro tour for over a month now and despite having her Instagram page hijacked by an imposter, that didn’t stop her from sharing photos and short videos from her tour which includedFrance, Rome, Germany and Switzerland. here are some photos of her wow-ing the audience.

Next week, we will publish a post featuring her winter style, so keep refreshing.

SOURCE: http://blog.glamafrica.com/2015/03/27/few-photos-and-videos-from-yemi-alades-euro-tour-videos-of-her-fab-dancers/

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At a well attended fashion show which took place a week ago in central London, Glam Africa launched the maiden edition of its hard copy fashion magazine. This issue features ace actor, Jim Iyke and Miss World Cote D’Ivoire, Jennifer Yeo.

According to the magazine’s editor, Sharon Ojong;

“Amidst the turmoil in several African countries, we cannot deny that there is a lot for this great continent to offer the world in terms of culture, tourism, entertainment and even fashion … Glam Africa is here to celebrate the Africans and businesses behind these key creative industries which we believe in a few years would create a new meaning to the word ‘Africa’.

We speak to one of Africa’s most popular and controversial actor, Jim Iyke. And for the first time in a while, he addresses some of the controversial issues surrounding him … it is a must-read!”

You can read this edition online for free at glamafrica.com/magazine