2015 Campaign
“Nigerian Renaissance”
All Things Ankara Ball 2015 Campaign featuring Jessica Chibueze & Jidenna
Nigerian Renaissance: |Ni-ge-rian Re-nais-sance |[\nī-ˈjir-ē-ən\ – re-nə-ˈsän(t)s]| -noun 1. The beautiful marriage of French Renaissance and Nigerian-African aesthetics. 2. To display, expose & educate, the public and the world to the rich culture of a Nigerian Renaissance man and woman though illuminating Ankara Print Fashion and vibrant craftsmanship.
Credits
All Things Ankara Ball 2015 Ambassadors: Jessica Chibueze & Jidenna
Founder, Producer, Costume Designer & Wardrobe Stylist: Nikki Billie Jean, All Things Ankara
Creative Director/Co-Event Producer: Troy Massa, Leone Consulting & Maketing Group (Leone CMG)
Photographer: Patrick Amara, Parellel Magazine
Parallel Magazine Team: Toyin Akindele, Donna Abrahamson, Benjamin Joseph, Tracy Cohen, Gabrielle Aka & Brandon Wright
Videographer: Isaiah Headen, Paul B. Jones, Brandon Sorensen & Mark Wilkens , Les Joueurs Photography
Flower Bearers: Adliad Kwawu (Elaine Afrika) & Edna Conteh (Edna Gazell)
Guards: Arnold Philip (Team Yaga) & Giovanni Ferrer (GioFilipinoHair)
Dancers: University of Maryland Afrochique Dance Team
(Augustine Manga, Nkem Nwogbo, Isioma Obima & Yolanda Peprah)
Hair Stylist: Sheri Jhon Salon, Sheri Johnson (Jessica’s Hair)
Make-Up Artist: FlappJack, Aisha Sulaiman
Designers: Glad Fabrix, Nikki Billie Jean, OhemaaCloset, Madam Kateri Jewelry & Timmy Ajulo
Jidenna’s Wardrobe:
Jacket & Pants: Timmy Ajulo, Timilehin Ajulo
Epaulettes & Aiguilette,Sash & Belt: Nikki Billie Jean, Nicolette Orji
Jessica’s Wardrobe
Gown: OhemmaCloset, Sarah Mensah
Earrings: Madam Kateri Jewelry, Eleanor Tannis
Flower Bearer’s Wardrobe
Fabric: African Eleganza
Guard’s Wardrobe
Fabric: African Eleganza
Neckpieces: Unique by Reelia, Dede Reelia Kouevi
Pants: Nikki Billie Jean & OhemaaCloset
Dancer’s Wardrobe
Gladis, Glad Fabrix
Soundtracks:
“Suite II Overture” by Janelle Monáe & “Gallardo” by Runtown ft. Davido
Special Thanks:
Whippa Wiley, Fear & Fancy, Wondaland & Miss Ronnie (Nikki’s Mom)
See the post on allthingsankara.com