tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2214901272369595112012-02-01T03:19:34.821-08:00Ghana RisingCelebrating all the yummy goodness of Ghana: its people, its culture and its [far reaching] influencesFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.comBlogger9011100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-45832150922920228922012-02-01T03:19:00.000-08:002012-02-01T03:19:34.918-08:00Fashion designer Adrien Sauvage is voted one of Shortlist magazine‘s ‘2012’s Best of British (Stars of the future)
“Its all about roll necks this year.” Adrien Sauvage
Shortlist magazine: Was there a standout moment of 2011 for you? Adrien Sauvage: Yeah, directed a short film [This Is Not A Suit] that went to Sundance Film Festival. I did a photography essay in Ghana. I hadn’t been there in 11 years. I shot all my family members. Now I’m opening my shop, The House A Sauvage, in 2012.
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-2523952312838370352012-01-30T16:59:00.000-08:002012-01-30T17:09:43.113-08:00GQ Magazine’s 50 Best Dressed Men in Britain 2012.…
2. Mario Balotelli
7. Idris Elba
12. Dizzee Rascal
44. Adrien Sauvage
I’m compiling a list of the best dressed men of Ghanaian descent and whilst doing research, -stumbled across GQ magazine’s 50 Best Dressed Men in Britain 2012.… -And I’m chuffed to bits as it includes four of the men on my list….
Fashion designer Adrien Sauvage came in at number 44, Rapper Dizzee Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-19670197230894951592012-01-30T16:39:00.000-08:002012-01-30T16:39:54.695-08:00Mario Balotelli and Tincy Stryder collaborate on charity T-shirt
The following is from the Sun...
Tinchy Stryder and Mario Balotelli: Why always tee? Rapper and City ace design charity T-shirt....
Creative ... Mario Balotelli and Tincy Stryder show off their charity creation
By GORDON SMART, Showbiz EditorPublished: 18th January 2012
THE song Tinchy Stryder penned about Mario Balotelli has led to a collaboration between the pair.
14 comments Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-39170118595615409602012-01-30T12:31:00.000-08:002012-01-30T12:31:00.292-08:00Ghana Rising Hearts Jasmine Jamila Baroudi…..
Jasmine Jamila Baroudi (on the right) with a friend at the Ghana Movie Awards 2011
Is Jasmine Jamila Baroudi the most fashionable woman in Ghana? Anxiously flicking through the photographs from the Ghana Movie Awards, they are sooo disappointing and uber pedestrian /underwhelming -I was blown away Jasmine Jamila Baroudi beauty and style.
Glossy healthy hair? Check. Lovely clear skin?Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-84013122995409922092012-01-30T10:59:00.000-08:002012-01-30T10:59:51.047-08:00Yippee…. Afia’s S/S 12 Collection can be ordered early next month….
S/S 12 - Peplum skirt
Afia’s S/S 12 Collection
"Afia is an award-winning sustainable women's clothing line sourced and sewn in Ghana, West Africa. This social business facilitates growth by connecting the textile and fashion production industries in Ghana, Africa with the American retail market. We value the craft behind every step of the production process: Sebold handpicks the Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-44126920513941872132012-01-30T06:21:00.000-08:002012-01-30T06:21:24.826-08:00Arthur Wharton – the first black professional footballer
Arthur Wharton’s blue plaque.
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: I first read about Arthur Wharton, the UK’s first black football player a hundred years ago in The Voice newspaper and I’ve been meaning to celebrate him -forever…
Title: Arthur Wharton – the first black professional footballer
By Ian Volans Dated: March 29, 2011 18:11
Ghana becomes the 84th country to play a football Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-24441902846719971892012-01-30T05:21:00.000-08:002012-01-30T05:21:26.174-08:00Film: Mikey Hart captures the Bike Lordz of Ghana
Bikelordz : Stunts and Styles from Accra, Ghana from Bikelordz on Vimeo.
You can read all about it via: http://bikelordz.com/Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-53433027057321802832012-01-30T05:20:00.000-08:002012-01-30T05:20:03.309-08:00Art, Fashion & History: Glass Beads of Ghana. The Newark Museum
“Akosu” and “bodom” powder-glass beads, 1999
Nomoda E. Djaba (“Cedi”), Cedi Beads Industry
Odumase-Krobo, Ghana
Collection of The Newark Museum
Painted beads imitating Venetian millefiori, early 21st century
Ghana
Recycled glass and ceramic dye pigments
Collection of The Newark Museum
Woman’s waist beads, 1980s
Ghana
Recycled powder-glass beads
Collection of The Newark Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-81503101932873956432012-01-30T03:41:00.000-08:002012-01-30T03:41:12.096-08:00WHITE BOY AZONTO
“Following up on the recent dance craze of the "azonto"...I prance around central London with what Ive learnt in a short space of time.” TheVujanic
**What can I say, Azonto has caught the worlds imagination and I can’t wait for the Vatican to catch on and Azonto -wouldn’t that be fabulous? Anyway I’m loving this clip by TheVujanic -do watch it via YouTube….at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?vFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-25681994671077303872012-01-30T03:28:00.000-08:002012-01-30T03:28:31.334-08:00HISPANIC BOY AZONTO
“Just me, a Hispanic boy, swaggin' out to some AZONTO! I dedicate this video to a peer of mine who passed away at the high school I attend. He was Ghanaian. RIP Marcum Asiamah.” iAlexitooo
I love this video and would love you to support its creator, iAlexitooo -and watch it via YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqekfsx8eOY&context=C300a99cADOEgsToPDskKtG-c-vJHYIKXX0HAo6Txi
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-1721200270582352082012-01-30T02:52:00.000-08:002012-01-30T02:52:57.695-08:00Music: THE WALMART AZONTO
My little man and I love this clip….its pure enjoyment… I truly can’t wait for the day I walk into my local Sainsbury’s or Marks’ and hear an Azonto tune playing, -my Jojo and I will dance and upload it for yaaaaa (laughter). Big thanks to all in this clip -and for uploading it. So much fun… Its got me thinking …. I guess we’ll know Azonto is over -the day we see it being done in Harrods FoodFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-39403061016225581832012-01-30T02:45:00.000-08:002012-01-30T02:45:59.404-08:00“Ever since I left Ghana I have missed the drums. The way some guy a few houses away might just pick one up and start to play, or kids across the street, or a funeral in full swing for the last couple of weeks. Here there is such silence it took a while to accept.” Catherine McNamara (Author & Blogger)
Catherine McNamara, “grew up in Sydney and studied visual communication and African and Asian modern history before moving to Paris. She worked in pre-war Mogadishu and later lived nine years in Accra, Ghana, where she ended up running a bar and traditional art gallery. She moved to northern Italy several years ago, where her jobs have included translating welding manuals and modelling shoes. Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-41512131881327003632012-01-29T16:50:00.000-08:002012-01-29T16:50:01.976-08:00Rachel Roy designs this season’s hottest accessory, -the ‘Kindness is Always Fashionable’ Ghana Clutch for OrphanAid Africa
Regular Ghana Rising readers will remember that the ever beautiful fashion designer, Rachel Roy visited Ghana sometime back and wrote about how profoundly it effected her in American Vogue.. True to her words she hasn’t forgotten Ghana or the children of OrphanAid Africa -and has designed this delectable ‘Kindness is Always Fashionable’ Ghana Clutch for said charity.. and it has some Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-65165295646582758782012-01-29T14:58:00.000-08:002012-01-29T15:05:05.333-08:00Emerging Ghana Affordable Housing Concept.....
I stumbled across the following piece about eco/sustainable housing in Ghana via http://inhabitat.com/architecture/ and had to share.. Not only do I want this house but I would love to see more of this type of eco-friendly/environmentally sound/sustainable homes in Ghana… It truly blows my mind that we have all this sun but no solar powered houses in Ghana -I’m I missing something??? The Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-47961584178469520402012-01-29T01:47:00.000-08:002012-01-29T01:47:31.616-08:00The African Cup of Nations……………The scores so far
Ghana 2 - 0 Mali
***Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew scored a goal each…
Ghana 1 - 0 Botswana
****John Mensah scored….
Ghana Rising’s sooo proud of the Black Stars!! Our boys are on top form and playing well. God Bless them and see them through to the finals… The next game is Ghana V’s Guinea -on Wednesday…The following is taken from http://www.cafonline.com/
Ghana Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-9146874469569292272012-01-27T04:36:00.000-08:002012-01-27T04:59:09.432-08:00Fashion: Marion Kihogo is interviewed by Grazia magazine….
“I inherited my mother’s love of the scarf; a girl can do so many things with one.” Marion Kihogo
You can keep up with all of Marion’s fashionable happenings via her website at: http://mariankihogo.com/
http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/archive/2011/12/22/meet-marian-kihogo-our-fave-new-blogger.htm Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-5145975611275946512012-01-27T04:28:00.000-08:002012-01-27T04:28:44.705-08:00Emerge Magazine (Ghana)
“We are a bi-monthly women's magazine that seeks to let your strength, beauty, and confidence Emerge…..Come forth, rise up, break through, Emerge.” Emerge Magazine
Just checking out my last remaining FaceBook account (I got rid of the one that had five thousand friends…it was no longer enjoyable and had to many jagger-jaggerness passing through it) and spied fashion designer Kayda Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-48550684572039259272012-01-27T04:21:00.000-08:002012-01-27T04:21:54.867-08:00Politics: Could Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo’s daughter Lawyer Adwoa Safo become Ghana’s first female President?
“I am aware of the grave sacrifice and courage involved in electing me as the Parliamentary Candidate of the Constituency and I sincerely appreciate the efforts of all and sundry...... However this is merely the beginning of the struggle that must continue into Next Year – 2012, when the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections will take place.... I have noted the growth in participation by Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-41872466954387267052012-01-27T04:16:00.000-08:002012-01-27T04:16:04.024-08:00Art & History: Ashanti Yam Ceremony (1817)
Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee (1819)
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ashanti_Yam_Ceremony_1817.jpg (Wikipedia images of ghana -ghanaians history art)
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-82689954880256930342012-01-27T04:05:00.000-08:002012-01-27T04:58:39.538-08:00Apostle Kwadwo Safo kantanka -God’s Inventor gives hope and employment to the people of Ghana…
If all I’m reading about Kwadwo Safo kantanka is true -then he is probably the greatest Ghanaian -that ever lived!! I can’t believe what I’m seeing above!!! Is it possible that if we [Ghana] get behind this man…can …build our own cars and aeroplanes etc?
The thing is……past experiences have unfortunately left me feeling that Ghanaians -no ,make that African …men and women (of God) don’t Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-74383823139659939422012-01-27T01:23:00.000-08:002012-01-27T01:26:17.657-08:00An African Election by Jarreth Merz
Title: Inside An African Election
Date: 2 months ago By: Carinya Sharples
"What we do we know about African elections other than they mostly go wrong?" It was this rather depressing question that drove director Jarreth Merz to go behind the camera and find out what an African election – a Ghanaian election, to be specific – really looks like on the ground.
The remarkable thing about Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-64993811142773404722012-01-25T03:18:00.000-08:002012-01-25T03:18:48.902-08:00Music: Ammasu Akapoma Group
Title: The Music of Ammasu - Ghana
Label: Country & Eastern
Our price £ 13.49 Free UK Delivery -Discovery Records
• A rich musical portrait of the village of Ammasu in the Brong-Ahafu region of Ghana, produced & recorded in 1976 by Swedish musician Bengt Berger, who was based there researching African music, while his wife conducted fieldwork in social anthropology.
• The Ammasu Akapoma Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-19846523403045673782012-01-24T14:39:00.000-08:002012-01-24T14:39:30.125-08:00Music: The Yaa Amponsah Movement -and the artists and countries it inspired…..
Ogyatanaa- Yaa Amponsah (Classic Ghanaian Highlife)
This is my absolute fave of all the Yaa Amponsah versions…. I still can’t get enough of it….
Mac Tontoh One-Year Tribute - Yaa Amponsah
This version is very sweet….
“According to my Ghanaian friend, the Yaa Amponsah rhythm is the root rhythm for all West and Central African pop. Many forget that highlife dominated Africa before Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-55041380776132947172012-01-24T14:31:00.000-08:002012-01-24T14:31:32.573-08:00
Otumfuo Nana Prempeh I, whose original throne name was Kwaku Dua III Asamu (1870 - May 12, 1931) was an Asantehene ruler of the Oyoko Abohyen Dynasty of the Akan state of Ashanti. He ruled from March 26, 1888 until his death in 1939, and fought a war against the British in 1893 [no : in Dec. 1895 - Feb. 1896 and no fighting took place].
However, the Ashante were defeated in this war and Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-26294621436883638652012-01-20T22:15:00.000-08:002012-01-20T22:15:08.972-08:00Ghana Rising Hearts: Joy Frempong aka OY
Just stumbled across Swiss-Ghanaian singer-songwriter, Joy Frempong aka OY and had to share her fabulous experimental-music-as-art …music with you. For more information about Joy visit: http://www.myspace.com/oyrempong
and https://www.facebook.com/Oyfanpage
The following info about about Joy Frempong. It was taken from: http://www.relevantbcn.com/dj-s-bands-producers/Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-90642315769401410552012-01-20T20:51:00.000-08:002012-01-20T21:17:10.830-08:00The Next Big Thing: Gwyneth Shoes by Gwen Frempong Boadu…
If like me you can’t abide the cheap, disposable, land filled clogging -wannabe fake leatherette shoes that’s been flooding the markets of late -you’ll love Gwen Frempong Boadu’s Gwyneth shoes.. Sexy and feminine and made from real quality leathers; including pony skin and suede, -Gwen Frempong Boadu’s Gwyneth shoes are made for real women and go up to size 14. Having honedFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-81563532839222149322012-01-20T19:20:00.000-08:002012-01-20T19:26:31.373-08:00Business: Zoomlion gives thanks to God as its work forces hits 70’000
The JOSPONG group of companies over the weekend observed its annual thanks-giving service in Accra to praise and thank God for His mercies throughout the year.
Dr. Siaw Agyepong, CEO of Jospong Group of Companies, addressing the gathering
Dr. Siaw Agyepong- 2nd in the queue and wife- dancing to the glory of God
From a humble beginning with just 100 workers, Zoomlion can now boast of aFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-57806605496434264512012-01-20T18:40:00.000-08:002012-01-20T18:42:36.607-08:00Aba (Kate Techie Menson) gets the cover of John Lewis Edition Magazine (UK)…
Minding my own business whilst shopping in Waitrose I spied their latest John Lewis Edition magazine (Issue Twelve) and was blown away by the beautiful black model on the cover…… She looked sooo much like my niece and my gut instinct was, –she’s most definitely Ghanaian, so I enquired further -and low and behold -she was credited as Aba at Zone models. So I visited Zone Models Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-50288031122108941662012-01-18T04:56:00.000-08:002012-01-18T06:09:19.467-08:00Ghanaian Fashionistas come out for Becca’s ‘Girl Talk’ Concert (Photographs courtesy of Talk of Gh)...
Freda Osei (Model)
Ama K Abebrese (Actress)
Actress Melanie Crane (on the left) with a friend
(Ripped Denim)
(Vintage Red Court Shoes)
Jocelyn Dumas (TV Presenter)
Singer Becca’s ‘Girl Talk’ Concert took place in December 2011 and was a blast and mercifully was covered by Talk of Ghana. To keep up to date with all Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-24899021411444930532012-01-18T03:36:00.000-08:002012-01-18T03:39:34.604-08:00The Cloud: Ghana’s hottest nightclub du jour
“Reinventing Ghana's Social life - Ghana's New Roof Top Lounge. Ghana's new social experience, a rooftop lounge discretely located on the NORTH TERRACE OF SILVER STAR TOWER, Airport-Accra, Ghana. The Cloud will provide you the essence of creating memories and being surrounded with unparalleled beauty and impeccable service.” The Clouds
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Location? Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-68099541559028122632012-01-17T11:59:00.000-08:002012-01-17T11:59:08.518-08:00Prostitution, Drugs, Detention Centres, Homelessness, Unemployment, Mental illness, Grinding Poverty, Deportation -and for some, Death: Who is educating Ghanaians about some of the realities of trying to make it in Europe?
“How you will imagine in Africa, is not how you will see it here [in Europe]” Emmanuel (Ghana)
“ I could see that I was trapped between my false expectations of Europe and the unrealistic expectations of my family.” Ssuuna Golooba (Journalist from Uganda)…
Surprising Europe: Taking the Leap
Surprising Europe: Hopes and Dreams
“God Blesses you but then you move……..To all Africans whoFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-85364118925976379912012-01-16T10:04:00.001-08:002012-01-16T10:04:25.119-08:00‘Never Leave You’ by Tinchy Stryder featuring Amelle Berrabah…..
Africa Rising: Ghana & Morocco ……..still loving this like the first time…
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2u02pGmE0k&feature=fvwrelFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-41049432254025407372012-01-16T09:46:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:46:26.065-08:00The future looks bright for menswear….Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs are planning a Street Etiquette branded line….
It appears that the ever fabulous Joshua Kissi and his partner in fashion -Travis Gumbs have been looking for the right tailor for some time, and according to The New York Times style section (please check out the link below) -they have found one and are working on a Street Etiquette branded line… I don’t know when the launch will take place but I truly can’t wait as Mr Kissi has incredible Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-36051013964916757182012-01-16T09:26:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:26:30.781-08:00The Political and Economic outlook in Ghana: The West finally wakes up to Ghana’s ever-increasing positive move toward middle-income status …
Video: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana from CSIS on Vimeo.
“Ghana is in a period of rapid change as it transitions into an oil economy and begins the countdown to presidential elections at the end of 2012. If managed successfully, these processes could consolidate Ghana's democratic achievements and confirm the country's move toward middle-income status. If mishandled, Ghana's Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-82767351783038676232012-01-16T09:14:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:14:25.817-08:00Gillean Opoku puts Australians of African descent on the map….
THE AFROKLECTIC PROJECT: Experiential Research from AFROKLECTIC on Vimeo.
I spoke to the ever fabulous Gillean Opoku a hundred years ago and she didn’t disappoint, I on the other hand might have disappointed her (laughter).. Honestly if it wasn’t for Gillean Opoku the founder of Afroklectic and Love Kyei the founder of, ‘Makings of Me’ (http://lovekyei-makingsofme.blogspot.com/) I soooo Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-71307915686868578442012-01-15T06:59:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:23:36.010-08:00Ghana Rising Hearts Anbuley
As you all know ….if a persona is talented, beautiful, hot and of Ghanaian origin ---they’ll be here!! And the uber beautiful and talented musician and Ghana Rising’s lt atest style crush -Anbuley is most definitely -here!!!
Honestly… -my life has come full circle!!! A hundred years ago I had a Myspace account (I think it still exists -but I soooo can’t remember my Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-26325710300941505352012-01-10T06:29:00.000-08:002012-01-10T06:29:38.958-08:00The Return Of The Native by Kwesi Brew
(To My Dearest Sister, Dr. Maya Angelou)
There are dungeons in the Cape Coast Castle
Now without their cast-iron gates
Where, all the evil spirits of slavers, pirates, and bucaneers
Suspended head-down in brown incarceration
Under the frowning vigilance
Of Nana Tabir, the first of equals among the tutelar gods,
Seventy-seven, of this ancient town of Efutu;
There in dank misery Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-663051999324888562012-01-10T05:42:00.001-08:002012-01-10T05:55:27.590-08:00“Its because of beauty a woman holds her breast when she runs not because its going to fall” (A Ghanaian saying)
Fefe Naa Efe by the late great Fela Kuti….
Fela singing in the Akan language …it gets me every time..
“The running woman holds her breasts for beauty’s sake, not because she thinks she’ll lose them” (Twi Proverb)
A hundred years ago I decided to abandon the world of (fantasy) fashion and venture into my other passion, no not interior design (that would have defeated the object -….to Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-37145049274935820072012-01-08T04:26:00.000-08:002012-01-08T04:37:02.621-08:00Object of Desire: Georgia Tech Scattered Buzz Boot by FANSHOES
$34.99 (100% recycled rubber boot by FANSHOES branded with Georgia Institute of Technology logo. Completely waterproof. Rich micro-fleece lining. Out-sole made of non-slip gum rubber for great traction.) From: http://www.myfanshoes.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/fanshoes
“We are the first to provide sports fans worldwide with an officially-licensed collegiate slip-on shoes” FANSHOES
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-17486800026092646322012-01-08T03:51:00.000-08:002012-01-08T04:10:26.262-08:00Sonnie Badu and Guvna B to perform at ‘The Renewal’ at the Dominion Christian Centre, Wood Green, London…from 25th - 28th January 2012.…
More Info...
New this year: Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Elim Sound, Audacious, Nikki Fletcher HTB , Jake Isaac, NIck Herbert HTB St Mary's, New Wine Worship Team, Joseph Perry, Candice-Mimi Appaiah, Hammad Bailey
Again with us: Peter Wilson (Hillsong UK), Ruach Worship Team, Kensington Temple Worship Team, Remenante, Lara Martin, Graham Kendrick, Mark Beswick, Sonnie Badu, Donna Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-68610267628686438502012-01-08T03:37:00.000-08:002012-01-08T03:42:15.711-08:00Extracts from ‘The Catholic Orangemen Of Togo And Other Conflicts I Have Known’ by Craig Murray (Deputy High Commissioner in Ghana -from 1998 to 2002), published by Atholl Books………………..
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Yep... this one is most definitely from the archives (of the Daily Mail newspaper UK) but still makes for very interesting reading…...enjoy x
Title: Carry On (Deputy) High Commissioner: My battle to bring democracy to Africa
By Craig Murray Dated: 10th January 2009
In 2004, Craig Murray was famously removed as British Ambassador in Uzbekistan after accusing Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-39682384785845213212012-01-05T09:00:00.000-08:002012-01-05T09:29:59.509-08:00Does our growing prosperity mean a future of obesity problems for Ghana???
I grew up in a household where every meal had to be accompanied by a nourishing serving of vegetables but after meeting my son’s father (we are both Ghanaian, me born here in London and he -born in Ghana) -I found out very quickly that was not the case for all Ghanaian households. My son’s father, a man who can and did eat rice everyday -was under the impression that the tomatoes used in Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-26823640003560546302012-01-05T08:45:00.000-08:002012-01-05T08:45:25.045-08:00Accra Investment Forum 2012.…
The Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI), at the Earth Institute, Columbia University in New York, in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Accra, Ghana, and its Chief Executive, Alfred Vanderpuije, will host:
The Accra Investment Forum in March 2012, at Columbia University in the City of New York....
The purpose of the Event is to showcase Accra, the capital of Ghana, asFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-5220925949125078732012-01-03T11:40:00.000-08:002012-01-03T11:40:38.539-08:00Amma Asante is set to direct "Belle" (a period drama) this summer…
I’m sooo excited…..according to those in the knowwwww….the ever fabulous British-Ghanaian actor/writer/director/producer, Amma Asante is set to direct a period drama about the trials and tribulations of a mixed-race girl titled Belle, from a script which she co-wrote.
Set in late 18th century England, Belle chronicles the life and times and ultimately.... a taboo relationship between Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-28778658137319018332011-12-31T15:57:00.000-08:002012-01-15T06:46:17.591-08:00A World Exclusive…Ghana Rising’s 2011 Most Stylish Women of Ghanaian Origin……
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." -Coco Chanel
The following are…classy and fabulous and very stylish girls….Enjoy. By Paulina Opoku-Gyimah
1
Noelle Bonner -Fashion Marketing & PR Consultant /Blogger/ Socialite (http://www.fashionfixxation.com/)
2
Annette Boateng -Fashion Blogger & Socialite (http://annette-hothappenings.blogspot.com/)
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-89644091555393984872011-12-31T15:34:00.003-08:002011-12-31T15:50:44.031-08:00Glitz Magazine launches in Accra….
“Glitz Magazine was launched @ the Golden Tulip Hotel on Thursday 29th to impressive audience at a rather short ceremony.
First copy was auctioned for GHc 3,000 to Confidence Haugen.
In attendance: Inna Patty, KOD, KKD, Sandra Ankobia, Sa4a, ReneeQ, Aya Morrison, Ajepomaa, Kayda Frimpong, Ameyaw Debrah, Ob Abenser, Yvonne Nelson, John Dumelo, Anita Erskine, Sefa Nkansah, Steven Adusei, Mabel Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-26322644871019114992011-12-31T15:31:00.000-08:002011-12-31T15:31:05.684-08:00OMGoodness Italian Vogue’s Franca Sozzani hits Ghana -December 2011….and its fashion fierce….
“FashionistaGH Fashion Diaries: The Web, a collective of young Ghanaian designers put up a private show for Franca Sozzani to show their worth.
Photography: Ob Abenser” FashionistaGH
A big thanks to FashionistaGH for this uber fabulous film clip -it means soo much to myself and all those who truly want and are about bringing high-fashion to Ghana…xx
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-58979376392342593702011-12-31T06:34:00.000-08:002011-12-31T06:34:56.207-08:00Adora's Intimates!Marilyn Monroe Stretch Mesh Polka Dot Molded Bra sets
Marilyn Monroe Microfiber Deep Plunge Convertible Bras
For lovely lingerie and grown-up fun stuff including: Babydolls, Teddies
Chemises, Crotchless panties, Edible underwear, Nippies (Nipple covers/tassles), Pastie glue(For the nipple pasties) and Massagers -the go-to-lingerie provider in Ghana is most definitely Adora's Intimates!To Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-29054385465489606822011-12-31T06:30:00.000-08:002011-12-31T06:39:54.787-08:00Ghana Rising says …….the Governor of The Bank of Ghana -Mr. K. B. Amissah-Arthur is the most influential Ghanaian in 2011……Who is your most influential Ghanaian in 2011?……………….The Governor: Mr. K. B. Amissah-Arthur
100 Most Influential Ghanaians 2011 | Promo
Sometimes in life you come across people who change your life, people you look up to more than anyone else in the world.
Whether in the field of sports, education, politics, religion, manufacturing, finance, media, entertainment and industry or an Entrepreneur just text their name to short code:
E 1721 (or Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-41506225030806745242011-12-30T09:08:00.000-08:002011-12-30T09:08:14.544-08:00Adjoa Andoh in Invictus
I don’t know how I could have missed this film staring the ever beautiful Adjoa Andoh, Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman directed by Clint Eastwood about making a political rugby drama, inspired by true events.
More Info….
Invictus is a 2009 biographical drama film based on Nelson Mandela's life during the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film stars Morgan Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-72842849439399172152011-12-30T05:39:00.000-08:002011-12-30T05:39:42.468-08:00NaaBia Hampers and Gifts …..Ghana’s premier hampers & gifts provider.
“our service is not the typical hampers off the shelf......we encourage you to give us your little ideas so we turn it into an exciting package that reflects you ..…At times the gifts don’t have to be too complicated just a simple arrangement can be very thoughtful and worth the other person's while.” NaaBia Hampers and Gifts
As you all know I love enterprise, especially businesses Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-4601720883878038982011-12-30T05:17:00.000-08:002011-12-30T05:17:59.825-08:00Sweet Cakes by Frimpsey
“Modern cakes made for all of life's special occasions. You create the event and we will create the cake to fit!......... so now YOU can have your cake and eat it.” Sweet Cakes by Frimpsey
If you decide to get married in Ghana or like myself -launch something in Ghana this year, you’ll be spoilt for choice -with regards to all the yummy professional services and …most importantly, all the Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-73323715431757666142011-12-30T05:03:00.000-08:002011-12-30T05:03:53.658-08:00The new Jaguar c-x16 -is coming soon to Ghana via Fairllop International Ltd, Accra ….
My Jojo loves cars and has decided -he will start his new blog (can you imagine -he's only six) with a piece about the new Jaguar c-x16, -so we googled it and then I kind of took over (I know I shouldn’t have, naughty mummy!!)-and decided to find out when it will be in Accra etc etc… Anyway I’ve always known that all things hot and cars in Ghana is done via Fairllop International Ltd, but I Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-37025236074496850912011-12-30T04:42:00.003-08:002011-12-30T04:42:15.027-08:00Music: Fanti Love Song by MENSA…..
Ticking all the right boxes …I’ve played this over and over -and I still can’t get enough of it. I want more songsssssssssss in Fanti -please!!! To download -please play this via Youtube for more info…Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-55781357434731440552011-12-28T15:33:00.001-08:002011-12-28T15:33:20.737-08:00Music: Anita Blay aka CocknBullKid and Eliza Doolittle perform an acoustic cover of 'Bills Bills Bills' by Destiny's Child
Love it, love it, love it…Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-65771783227735890422011-12-28T15:29:00.000-08:002011-12-28T16:19:40.733-08:00Hot Blog Alert: Actress Fransesca Quartey’s ‘Vintage Me’ Blog is a must-read…
“In the bath all that needs to be done gets done, like filing feet etc. Extremely important if one is planning to wear, as I am, fully fashioned stockings…” Fransesca Quartey
Beautiful and talented, Fransesca Quartey -a cross between Billie Holiday and the Duchess of Windsor, is a director/actress/blogger and a vintage devotee with a real passion for fashion.
Having loved “Old Hollywood Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-28948379590020641702011-12-28T15:00:00.000-08:002011-12-28T16:22:30.341-08:00Fashion: Bow Boutique Accra -Ghana’s must-visit-boutique
(The Rachel Dress by Sika £149.00 available at Bow Boutique Accra)
“'Variety' is the fundamental focus of Bow Boutiques ethos. We strive to bring you carefully selected fashion forward apparel, coupled with a high-end trend lead shoe selection and hand made accessories from brands sourced in London, New York and Paris. For the first time in West Africa, Bow Boutique Accra aims to offer even Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-16543044753371048642011-12-28T14:31:00.000-08:002012-01-07T22:47:27.791-08:00Confidence Haugen opens another Aphrodisiac Night Club in Kumasi……
Sydikat Buari
Anne Sackey
I don’t know the above fashionistas but they always look good….
Okyeame Kwame
Eazzy -Songster
Confidence Haugen (CEO of Aphrodisiac Night Club Accra & Kumasi)
Confidence Haugen (CEO of Aphrodisiac Night Club Accra & Kumasi)
& Nadia Buari (Actress)
**My Jojo’s daddy is back in town Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-11394026124253202902011-12-28T14:10:00.000-08:002011-12-28T14:10:36.243-08:00The rise and rise of the AZONTO dance craze has hit Wikipedia….
Yep as I predicted..... ‘AZONTO’ has gone global and is now on Wikipedia.. You can read all about via: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azonto_Dance
Enjoy the following film clip -it shows Chipmunk & Sarkodie dancing AZONTO at Ghana Rocks -and is filmed by GhKings.
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-32616025281181746952011-12-26T16:08:00.000-08:002012-01-07T23:14:13.523-08:00The Most Coveted Luxury Gifts in the World 2011... By Paulina Opoku-Gyimah..
I grew up with my mother constantly on my back, -going on and on about TIME! I was regularly reminded about how precious it was -and told on numerous occasions -to “pick-up-my-life” and work with TIME!! I was reminded daily to not “squander TIME” and to “use it well” -and its only NOW that I truly appreciate and understand what my mother was going on about!!!…Plus; as I’ve gotten older, -Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-22740652187528207622011-12-26T15:44:00.000-08:002011-12-26T15:44:45.872-08:00Project Walkway Ghana’s Launch….
Its good to see Bertha and her husband as judges on this exciting project… and how fabulous did uber supermodel Belinda Baidoo and fashion marketing & pr consultant /blogger/ socialite, Noelle Bonner (http://www.fashionfixxation.com/) -look???
You know what folks …I can’t stop watching this film clip….anyway Bertha an ex model knows her stuff and I believe she will use real models for this ..Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-76113374416014766722011-12-26T15:42:00.003-08:002011-12-26T15:46:29.814-08:00Ghana Movie Awards…2011
Ghana Movie Awards…2011 has just taken place -and I wish I had more info for you about this much anticipated event… but until one of my spies gets back to me with the eeerrrm printable stuff…...enjoy the film clip above, it comes courtesy of my Facebook friend, Ob Abenser, -the fabulous persona behind FashionistaGH....Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-36527329628076982092011-12-26T10:34:00.000-08:002011-12-26T10:34:29.911-08:00The Next Big Fashion Thing: I'll love you till you die...tire-shoes
Omgoodness the above images take me back…way back in time to my grandmothers village… Anyway I think that they are sooo ugly that they are beautiful -if you know what I mean? -And I’m predicting that these, I'll love you till you die...tire-shoes are fashions -next big trend.
**Photos come courtesy of: http://jeyfiles.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archive.htmlFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-34562290220684688382011-12-26T10:22:00.000-08:002011-12-26T10:22:43.981-08:00Objects of Desire: Accessories and bags by Della…
From past posts you’ll know that Della pieces are lovingly handmade by a team of seamstresses in Hohoe, Ghana -thus helping the community to sustain it self.. To purchase the above delectable items visit the lovely Della website at: http://shop.dellala.com/
***Ps I just love the above images. The photographer is ace.. -and the shoot was well styled….
More Information from the good Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-18976838799432834742011-12-26T05:45:00.000-08:002011-12-26T05:45:33.218-08:00Chocolate will become an expensive luxury item due to climate change…
Enjoy your festive treats while you can, chocolate could once again become an expensive luxury item due to climate change, according to a new study.
By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent
8:00AM GMT 26 Dec 2011
Britain has a greater variety of chocolate bars and treats on sale than any other country in the world and is one of the biggest consumers of chocolate per capita.
But prices Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-76440179300067174752011-12-24T16:52:00.000-08:002011-12-24T16:52:32.422-08:00TV presenter DavidYano is featured in ‘a film about the experiences of mixed-Japanese living in Japan’ ….
"David was born in a small village in Ghana, to a Ghanaian mother and a Japanese father. His father, an architect, was in Ghana to build the Noguchi Hideo Memorial when he met David's mother. After spending 6 years in Ghana, they moved to Tokyo. However due to difficulty of adjusting to their new life in Japan, his parents filed for divorce when he was 10. The next 8 years were spent in an Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-30607667930096416532011-12-24T16:41:00.000-08:002011-12-24T16:41:54.301-08:00Ghana Rising Hearts A.B. Creteil (A Ghanaian Icon)….
Have we celebrated this musical legend -enough? Does he know that Ghana's been shaped by the likes of him? That he has and continues to make millions of people from Ghana and beyond -very happy? And that we love him?
All I have to hear….. is the first two seconds of the above songs and I know that its ‘Angelina’ or ‘Juliana’ and it transports me back….way back when I didn’t pay rent Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-24394606439348131432011-12-24T16:19:00.000-08:002011-12-24T16:19:26.384-08:00Ghana Rising Hearts Viennty (Fashion Blogger/Stylist)Accessories DANGLE, clothes HANG!!! Accessories, jewellery, fashion, trends, shoes and style to match.” Viennty
I’ve had my beady eyes on the ever fabulous Viennty since I spotted her work in a magazine and later spied her in numerous get-ups via her Blog and put her down as some one to work with on my magazine. I love her style and verve and see her as a future Fashion star. A personal Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-37170623479969505462011-12-24T12:38:00.001-08:002011-12-24T12:38:17.802-08:00Music: Ghana Rising Hearts C K Man…..
I was looking for ‘Adwoa Yankey’ by C K Man and stumbled across this on YouTube and I love it…but I honestly thought it was an original by Rex Omar … I know we all love C K Man’s Adwoa Yankey but I’m wondering…….. have we [Ghanaians] celebrated C K Man -enough? Does he know that we love him and Ghana’s number family gathering song -‘Adwoa Yankey’ -very much???
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-54212347376260097842011-12-23T08:25:00.000-08:002011-12-23T08:25:29.957-08:00Yvonne Nduom -An Elegant life….
I’m working on a couple of lists at the moment -and was looking for images of the uber elegant, Yvonne Nduom for my lists of the most stylish women of Ghanaian origin 2011 (the list is soo long and its driving me crazy and I might not upload it at all) when I stumbled across the following photographs of Mrs Yvonne Nduom via her face book page. Yep you’ve guessed it -were -Facebook friends!
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-48459747355036825352011-12-23T06:40:00.000-08:002011-12-23T07:59:11.926-08:00www.GhanaNie.com -bring us ‘Prince David Osei Clothing Launch’ at the Labadi Beach Hotel -fabulous…“Ghana Entertainment News, Artiste Profiles, Interviews, Events Coverage & Promo, Photos...************************** To have us cover/promote your event, contact: 0244171236. on WhatsApp: 0262252233.” http://www.ghananie.com/
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: You all know my that I visit Talk of Gh’s Facebook page regulary and have via said page brought you some truly fabulous photosFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-82164383826607008082011-12-21T15:55:00.000-08:002011-12-21T16:12:43.151-08:00The sankofa: “Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”....
"Because we Africans have decided that stories passed down to us -orally by our own over generations; because they weren't written down -are not important, that the history of our colonial masters because they are written down (thus evidential) -are more important, -our history and culture is deemed none existent….well nonexistent until Africa was cut up like a jigsaw puzzle and written aboutFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-31981535736797570382011-12-21T15:06:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:06:41.196-08:00We [Ghanaians] need to own the rights to our own cultural symbols ….namely the Kente Cloth & the Adinkra symbols… If people want to use them…let them pay for it…
“Kente cloth is the most famous and admired fabric of Africa. Traditionally produced by Asante women, it is characterized by its exquisite silk inlay work. Its patterns are built in visual blocks woven into strips or large expanses of fabric used for wraps called kente.” Margie Deeb
I was doing research about our precious Kente cloth when I stumbled across Dr Carol Ventura’s uber informativeFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-39172512205042230942011-12-21T14:39:00.000-08:002011-12-21T14:48:06.018-08:00Why aren’t we Ghanaians given the right dues for the part our ancestors played in the Burial Ground in Manhattan??
I think…I might have mentioned the African Burial Ground located in Manhattan, New York briefly but as we go into the new year….I want to reclaim all that’s rightfully mine and Ghanaian… Also, I’m pissed that every time this significant location is mentioned -they omit the huge part that our [Ghanaian] ancestors played in this burial ground -and we all know how Ghanaians feel about funeralsFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-56095916670270793902011-12-21T11:02:00.000-08:002011-12-21T11:02:11.194-08:00The Purple Orchid -Ghana’s premier florist of choice.. ....
“We tailor to a budget sensitive economy. All orders are personalized. Call today (233) 302-812188 or (233) 20-8256933 to place your order” Purple Orchid Florist
So you’ve decided like a lot of newly engaged people of Ghanaian origin to get married in Ghana! You know you that auntie so and so can bake that all-important cake or you can like some of the fash-pack buy a simple but chic M&S’sFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-58187860028292767402011-12-21T09:06:00.000-08:002011-12-21T10:50:42.449-08:00Dream Desserts…..
Touted as the must-go-to bakery in Accra, Ghana for uber fabulous cakes and all things 'desserts', Dream Desserts can be commissioned to create any cake you desire and deliver it straight to your door. Professional and creative -Dream Desserts is Ghana’s premier ‘couture’ wedding cake maker and their growing celebrity fanbase is true testament to their skills and yummy dream desserts. To Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-64037022317274851952011-12-21T06:13:00.001-08:002011-12-21T06:13:44.681-08:00Thank God We're Not A Nigerians!….Thank God We're Not A Ghanaians…..Chill out, its only a bit humour….
***If you have time…check out some of the disgusting OTT comments posted underneath this film clip on YouTube…it seems sense of humour -has run out not tooo far from Ghana.. Oh and with regards to the two singles …as far as I’m concerned…..the FOKN BOIZ of Ghana win (laughter)…
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-79080230082771518692011-12-21T06:03:00.001-08:002011-12-21T06:03:44.634-08:00“Ghanaians in London represent one of the largest and oldest West African communities in the capital. The vibrancy of its culture means that for many Londoners their very conception of what is African derives from Ghanaian culture.” BBCFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-50693860980848302002011-12-20T10:30:00.000-08:002011-12-20T10:30:50.760-08:00Music: Juliyaa
The ever beautiful Afrohemaa Shadders (http://www.shadders.net/) sent me a link to 'Rhythmic Soul' diva (Juliyaa’s on-point description of her music) and newcomer -Juliyaa and I’m truly thankful… What’s not to love about this talented musician? Beautiful, gifted and about to blow-up -I’m predicting big things for this sexy songstress… For more information about Juliyaa or to download her Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-3231473664923743032011-12-20T10:17:00.000-08:002011-12-20T10:20:58.151-08:00Objects of Desire: Accessories by KuuBie Concepts….
“Birthed in 2010, Kuubie Concepts is a company that specializes in designing and creating unique fashion accessories using African Prints and textiles. The products include: purses, bangles, hair accessories and jewelry. Kuubie Concepts also provides customization options where customers can provide materials and together with our design team, create a piece that suits their style and Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-8457844160792659122011-12-20T09:33:00.000-08:002011-12-20T09:33:49.149-08:00Music: Steve Bedi’ -Ghana’s premier saxophonist…
***Wow what can I say…. Steve Bedi knows how to play the saxophone and I’m impressed!! Also -I’m loving the black & white photo of his talented, handsome guy… To buy Steve’s latest, ‘Syncos Jazz’ visit: http://www.stevebedimusic.org/
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With regards to his background, Steve says that his father was a military man and some of his passion for music came from military brass and drumsFashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-46818485380754682012011-12-20T09:22:00.000-08:002011-12-20T09:22:35.619-08:00Fabulous Blog Alert: SANKOFA …Bringing Franco-Ghanaians -together…
“The association SANKOFA has therefore been created to establish a close relationship between Ghanaians and French, and allow the French people (even the French with Ghanaian origin) to discover and know more about Ghana and its culture, and also to assist the migrant Ghanaians to well integrate and find their rightful place within the French multicultural setting while maintaining Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-39457028465305672352011-12-20T08:58:00.001-08:002011-12-20T08:58:30.712-08:00The Spirit: Double Double (Blessings) by Atta Boafo
I pray double double Blessings into your every situation this Christ Birthday and beyond …And remember, 2012 is your year -Amen!! ….Atta Boafo is fabulous -right? It would be lovely to see him live! Anyway if you want to contact Atta Boafo -please watch this film clip via YouTube -for his contact details... I hope to see more from this talented brother… Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-58062623009200104932011-12-20T08:43:00.000-08:002011-12-20T08:43:41.389-08:00GH¢58 million was allegedly paid to businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome by the Ghanaian government -and all hell’s broken loose in Ghana!!!
My Jojo and I had to move (by force) just a few days after his seventh birthday in August, and we lost everything… -ok not everything -we still have our God and each other (Amen) but the experience was sooo painful that I’ve yet to truly discuss it…Anyway we’ve made some new friends -and one of them is a lovely lady from St Lucia and her daughter is married to a Ghanaian man….She is sooo Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-83702943251473908032011-12-20T07:16:00.000-08:002011-12-20T07:16:03.164-08:00Fashion: Brigitte Merki-Ibrahim’s Brigitte Merki (BM) Label…
In the new year I’m going to find me -an assistant, I just can’t keep up with all you talented Ghanaians out there! Like so many ….the ever beautiful fashion designer, Brigitte Merki-Ibrahim has been on my must-do-a-write-up list -forever! A graduates of Ghana’s most prestigious fashion college, Vogue Style School of Fashion and
Design, Accra, Ghana -Ghanaian/Swiss Brigitte Merki-Ibrahim Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-55255005268115448472011-12-20T06:33:00.000-08:002011-12-20T06:37:08.232-08:00Angelo Van Mol’s S/S 2012 Collection
“My first and utmost love lies in luxury combined with sportswear. These elements, placed in the frame of formal menswear are the key ingredients of Angelo Van Mol.” Angelo Van Mol
I first spied Ghanaian/Belgian menswear designer, Angelo Van Mol at the Arise fashion show and made a note of his name and talents -then read rave reviews about his work in Jefferson Hack’s Dazed & Confused.. Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-55553540875360081052011-12-19T13:32:00.000-08:002011-12-19T13:42:20.924-08:00Ghana's first 'Fashion Awards' show …how did it go?
“The night started with the acknowledgement of the judges, Joyce Ababio and Kofi Ansah. Probably two of the most influential Ghanaian designers to date, their presence and support of the event was monumental. Following their “nod” the event officially launched with a fashion show that highlighted. With the designs of some brand names that one day will surely want to be among the nominees the Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-25459327222407435742011-12-19T13:07:00.000-08:002011-12-19T13:07:53.332-08:00Recruitment specialists -Hired Capital Ltd are holding a ‘Career Networking Evening’ on Wednesday 28th December at Movenpick Hotel, Accra-Ghana from 7pm….
“ Hired Capital Ltd is a human resource firm specialising in recruiting and HR solutions in Africa. We recruit for various types of firms in a number of industries. Our focus is on finding the best talents in the global marketplace to meet clients’ hiring needs. Our geographical focus is Africa and our clients include: - Local organisations looking to access top talents from the global Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-10463502423421878382011-12-19T12:58:00.000-08:002011-12-19T12:58:28.558-08:00Aya Morrison is launching her latest ‘Fiji Collection’ at the African Regent Hotel on the 22nd December 2011 from 12 noon…
For more information about Aya Morrison visit: http://www.ayamorrison.com/Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-52043399468504840882011-12-15T08:42:00.000-08:002011-12-15T08:42:15.400-08:00Rising Sea Levels Threaten Coastal Communities in Ghana...Title: Rising Sea Levels Threaten Coastal Communities
By: Maxwell Awumah Dated: 21 October 2011
Accra — Ghana will experience increased flooding brought on by rising sea levels caused by global warming, a modelling study has predicted.
The study, published in Remote Sensing last month (7 September), says that about 650,000 people and almost 1,000 buildings in the three communities in the Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-47664659743773811052011-12-15T08:36:00.000-08:002011-12-15T08:36:34.791-08:00I’m loving this advert for Diva Delicious bags by Sandy Owusu…
“Diva Delicious is a fashion brand that currently deals with accessories with raw materials made in Ghana and a touch of glam. Diva because everything in the Accessories line is top quality and loud (in a good way) and Delicious, because it's craving, eye candy, colorful and artistic.
Design & Style Our purses reflect a great combination of design, dimensions and color along with Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-75145502153841732692011-12-07T17:23:00.000-08:002011-12-07T17:23:06.683-08:00Ghana Fashion Awards…..taking place this Friday, 9th December 2011 at the mPlaza hotel, Roman Ridge, Accra, Ghana from 6pm…
“Fashion Xpo an organization based in Accra, Ghana, will on 9th December 2011 host the first ever Ghana Fashion awards to celebrate and boost the morale of fashion industry stake holders…..This event will become an annual event in Ghana and we trust that it will be accepted by all and will be given the necessary support next year.”
The event will boast of luminaries from the fashion, media Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-49177466729084368212011-12-07T16:22:00.000-08:002011-12-07T16:22:05.741-08:00Menaye Donkor-Muntari to host Fashion Power…..
I wake-up wanting to delete my Facebook account -every morning, then I realise -the community I love and write about doesn’t do marketing, promotion, press releases or business very well so I hold on -then a gem like this one, about a new series called ‘Fashion Power’ which appears to be similar in format to the ’Project Runway’ shows (to be honest I don’t know much about it as I haven’t Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-35534707768495391432011-12-07T15:06:00.000-08:002011-12-13T08:44:09.438-08:00My thoughts as we approach Christ-Birthday 2011 and the new year….
You know…the longer it takes to publish my mag, the more I divulge (laughter) and the more lazy people copy my work and credit it as their own! Copying and pasting my work, unchanged and unedited -word for word oohh Ghanafuo -when will we change?
Its amazing how many prominent people email me to say thanks or enquire about stuff I’ve written about -but when I celebrate those on Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-31207869793066460862011-12-07T11:17:00.000-08:002011-12-07T16:31:02.112-08:00K'NAF Couture…the go-to-label of choice for Ghana‘s dazzling Glitterati…..
Ever wondered about the fashion label of choice for Ghanaian celebrities? Well wonder no more! K'NAF Couture by Kayda Nana Afriyie Frimpong is revered by Ghana‘s thriving Glitterati -and so much so that she’s now Ghana’s premier fashion consultant, styling shows like, ‘The One Show’ -beloved by the beautiful-young-things of Ghana and dressing international fashion icons like Amber Rose.
Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-34081769298133059572011-12-07T10:00:00.000-08:002011-12-07T10:28:18.470-08:00Ghana Rising Hearts Sydikat Buari -a style icon in the making…
I don’t know much about actress Nadia Buari’s sister Sydikat, only that I like her style. She truly has all the hallmarks of a future Ghanaian fashion star and with the right people around her, she can do anything. Because, whilst our Nadia sometimes has a fashion-off-day (don‘t we all), errrm weird hairstyles like -that ubiquitous Ghanaian girl next door hairstyle thingy…-you know…-hair Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-42289604368749844692011-12-07T06:53:00.000-08:002011-12-07T08:36:21.917-08:00A Must Watch: ‘Ties That Bind’ by Leila Djansi…..
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: As you all know, I’m terrified of African movies….I just don’t know how to do them. If the wacky actors are not impersonating mad people, rolling their eyes and talking in fake American accents, -then they’re being chased by demons and I really don‘t have the time for all that…..but I’m very excited by director/producer/writer, Leila Djansi’s uber professional Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-30337448079072912522011-12-06T14:39:00.000-08:002011-12-07T05:39:24.024-08:00Ghana 2011 in Pictures…….a year of prosperity, transformation and some setbacks….Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-59642982756464381732011-12-06T14:18:00.001-08:002011-12-06T14:18:42.728-08:00Welcome back ….Buk Bak
Its good to see the boys back after a long hiatus. Their latest 'Kolom’ is a big hit in Ghana.. -I hope they hang around ..because I want to see more from them. Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221490127236959511.post-47338005637475509902011-12-06T06:24:00.000-08:002011-12-06T14:17:26.341-08:00Menaye Donkor-Muntari -a fashion icon on the make!
Menaye Donkor-Muntari’s style is all her own. Long glossy soft hair, luscious clear skin, fabulous figure, legs up-to-her-armpits and to live-for-wardrobe -Mrs Muntari is the most fashionable Ghanaian woman in the world…. Fashion et alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859532987936922682noreply@blogger.com0