Category Archives: Celebrities

Award Show: 3 Times Nomzamo Mbatha Slayed at MTV Africa Music Awards 2016

The 2016 MAMAs took place this past Saturday, October 22nd at the TicketPro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Nubian Princess Nomzamo Mbatha co-hosted the show along side African Queen Bonang Matheba and Mama Africa Yemi Alade.

Ankara Photo of The Day: DJ Cuppy & Lola Rae at Bonhams “Africa Now” Exhibition

DJ Cuppy and Lola Rae pose for a beautiful photo at Bonhams “Africa Now” Exhibition hosted by on Tuesday, October 4th. The event was hosted by and sister fashion blogger Temi Otedola, to celebrate African music, art and fashion.

Dedication Ceremony: Lupita Nyong’o’s Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Dedication Ceremony Maki Oh Fall 2017 Adiré Camouflage Dress

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History opened in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September 24th, 2016.   The museum has been a long time coming, as it is the first national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. Lupita Nyong’o looked like African royalty in a $2,105 Maki Oh Fall […]

Ankara Photo of The Day: Yemi Alade’s Red Ankara Print Gown for Shell’s Make The Future Campaign in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil + Performance Video

Nigerian Idol Yemi Alade is currently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil along side Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson, Brazilian singer Luan Santana, British performer Pixie Lott, American dance act Steve Aoki and  China’s pop-star Tan WeiWei to promote their Make The Future Campaign for Shell. 

Music Performance: Angélique Kidjo Sings “Redemption Song” at the Dedication Ceremony of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

On Saturday Sept 24th, 2016 the National Museum of African American Culture and History (NMAAHC) officially opened. The NMAAHC is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. To mark the grand opening of the museum, a dedication ceremony was held with thousands in attendance in a star-studded […]

TV Show: Lupita Nyong’o’s Kibonen NY Spaghetti Trap Top and Palazzo Pants for The Ellen DeGeneres Show

  Lupita has been wearing ankara print inspired outfits and head wraps for her Queen of Katwe promo tour. And I simply love it!

Award Show: Jidenna on the BET Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet + #BETInstabooth2016 Cypher

The Super Bowl of hip hop is back. I can’t wait to watch the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards Show next month. My favorite part of the show like many of you is the cypher.

Movie Premiere: David Oyelowo and Family in Custom KUTULA BY AFRICANA for Queen of Katwe Hollywood Movie Premiere

The premiere of Disney’s ‘Queen Of Katwe’ was held at the El Capitan Theatre on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California. David Oyelowo and his family graced the red carpet in custom asoebi styled outfits by KUTULA BY AFRICANA. See photos below.

Magazine: Jidenna for ThisDay Style Magazine by TY Bello

Jidenna covers the latest issue of  ThisDay Style Magazine. The editorial spread was photographed by TY Bello and wardrobe styled by Yummie Ogbebor. In the magazine, Jidenna also spoke about his kind of woman and few other things. See more photos below: