Archive for July, 2010
On Monday, I posted the first of my two-part series with Derrick Abaka Ashong, a social entrepreneur, artist, radio host and leader, who is passionate about empowering others to become leaders. In today’s interview, Ashong, also known as DNA, tells us about his music and the online video which went viral, after he was recorded [...]
“Religion is man’s pursuit of God. It is man’s definition of God and man defining what God is and because everybody has what their definition is, we have chaos and disorder. When you find religion, you find rules, you find laws and you have weights upon people’s shoulders and people cannot keep those weights because [...]
Described as the voice of a new generation, he calls himself a song for all the people; Derrick Nana Kwesi Abaka Ashong, popularly known as DNA, is armed with a vision that cuts across racial, social and political barriers. Artistically talented, intellectually astute, politically informed and socially connected, with a magnetic personality laced with a [...]
I was thinking about you on my way home
I have no idea why but I truly wanted to give you a hug
And whisper in your ears that you are not flawed
You are you and I’m me, and while we work daily
To become better people
It does not mean I’m better than you or that you are [...]
Meet Mary Shittu, entrepreneur, fashion designer, make-up artist and if I am allowed to add, ‘Queen of style.’ Here is a sneak peak into her latest collection and she is rocking it! Enjoy!
Mary Shittu’s Jeans Collection, better known as Ma’ Kushi Jeans
Images courtesy of Mary Shittu and Max Richardon
Designs by Mary Shittu
Style and make-up by [...]
Mary Shittu is no stranger to the fashion world. A model since her teens, she is a fashion designer and owns Mary Shittu Couture and Ma’ Kushi Jeans. She is also the founder of M Management, a company which covers different grounds within the fashion industry. Shittu has been recognised for her talent and garnered [...]
The New African Woman is changing the face of women’s publications with insightful, hard-hitting and edgy stories, which generates hot debates among its readers and of course, the good, the bad and ugly reactions. Nevertheless, Regina Jere-Malanda is unbowed and with each edition, raises the bar. She has done it again with NAW’s latest edition. [...]
Strong, resilient, passionate, driven, empathetic and childlike are some of the words used to describe Funmilola Aduke Mary Iyanda, a woman who exudes a fierce sense of independence. Her television show, Talk With Funmi airs in 51 African countries. In her own words, Funmi Iyanda on life, career, Nigeria and her show, Talk With Funmi.
Belinda: [...]
A rare talent, her music is raw and organic. She has been compared to the likes of Eryka Badu and Lauryn Hill and has a MOBO Award under her belt. Despite the continuous growth of her international presence and the plaudits she is getting, Nneka says her music is not about the plaudits or accolades. [...]
Regarded as one of Britain’s foremost Black-led theatre company, Talawa Theatre has engaged with new writing and introduced emerging writing talents to the British theatre landscape over the years. With and through playwrights like Michael Bhim, the company explores the subtlety and complexity of the black British experience. 2010 is no different. Back with, Flipping [...]
Recent Comments