Category Archives: Events

Celebrities, Entertainment, Events, Fashion

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

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
29
Sep

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 […]

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Events, Fashion

Fashion Show: Xuly.Bët Spring/Summer 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
24
Sep

On Wednesday, September 14th, Malian designer, Lamine Badian Kouyaté showcased Xuly.Bët Spring/Summer 2016 Ready-to-Wear Collection at The Dock, Skylight at Moynihan Station in New York City. The collection features ankara print bomber hackers, track suits, sunglasses, shoes and bags. See the photos below.

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Celebrities, Entertainment, Events, Fashion

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

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
24
Sep

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.

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Ball: Unseen Photos from All Things Ankara’s Best Dressed Women at GWB Commission’s 7th Annual Green, White & Blue Ball 2016 (#FlashBackFriday)

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
23
Sep

The GWB Commission, held their 7th Annual Green, White & Blue Ball, celebrating Sierra Leone’s 55th year of independence, on Saturday, April 23rd. The event took place at the elegant and dynamic music entertainment concert hall, The Fillmore Silver Spring. All Things Ankara was at the ball to cover all the ankara print fashionable moments from the event. See the unseen […]

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Ball: GWB Commission’s Best Dressed Couples at GWB Commission’s 7th Annual Green, White & Blue Ball 2016 (#ThrowbackThursday)

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
23
Sep

The GWB Commission, held their 7th Annual Green, White & Blue Ball, celebrating Sierra Leone’s 55th year of independence, on Saturday, April 23rd. The event took place at the elegant and dynamic music entertainment concert hall, The Fillmore Silver Spring. All Things Ankara was at the ball to cover all the ankara print fashionable moments from the event. See the couples […]

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

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
22
Sep

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.

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Events, Fashion, Features

Block Party: Ankara Street Style at Essence Street Style Block Party 2016

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
13
Sep

The 3rd Annual Essence Street Style Block Party took place on Saturday, September 10th in Brooklyn, New York. The event was hosted by Dana Blair with a headlining performance by Ayo Jay. Naturi Naugton hosted the highly anticipated runway show and Kelly Rowland was the recipient of the “Closet Crush”.The event was filed numerous activities including […]

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Events, Fashion, Nikki Billie Jean

Nikki Billie Jean: Sleeveless Keyhole Scarf Neckline Side Slit Gown for Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
02
Sep

Two Fridays ago, August 19th, I attended the 2nd Annual Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016 at Martin’s Caterers Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. The event took place to raise awareness and critical funding for a technical skills center in West Africa, Sierra Leone. Back in July, I shared with you the Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016 campaign […]

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Events, Fashion

Gala: All Things Ankara’s Best Dressed Men at Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
02
Sep

Africa Gives Back International held their 2nd Annual Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016, to raise awareness and critical funding for a technical skills center in West Africa, Sierra Leone, on Friday, August 19th. The event took place at the regal and elegant Martin’s Caterers Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. All Things Ankara was one of the official […]

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Gala: All Things Ankara’s Best Dressed Women at Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
02
Sep

Africa Gives Back International held their 2nd Annual Africa Gives Back International Gala 2016, to raise awareness and critical funding for a technical skills center in West Africa, Sierra Leone, on Friday, August 19th. The event took place at the regal and elegant Martin’s Caterers Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. All Things Ankara was one of the official […]

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Celebrities, Entertainment, Events, Fashion

Award Show: Jidenna and Tiwa Savage on the MTV Video Music Awards 2016 Red Carpet + ‘Little Bit More’ Pre-Show Performance

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
29
Aug

The 2016 MTV VMAs was lit. I really enjoyed the award show last night. Before the show, Jidenna hit the red carpet (or white carpet I should say) in a blue ankara print tunic shirt and sleek black fitted pants.

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Festival: Ankara Street Style at AFROPUNK FEST Brooklyn 2016

Posted on by Nikki Billie Jean
29
Aug

Afropunk Festival is a music festival held annually in Brooklyn, New York since 2005. Afropunk attendees really show us how to do festival dressing. This year’s festival featured some of best street style ever. See photos of ankara street style at AFROPUNK FEST Brooklyn 2016:

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