June Sarpong, David Adjaye & Dee Poku on Aleim.com

June Sarpong toasts her friend Deb Anderson at a party given by Tamara Mellon and Dee Poku in New York City. Ms. Sarpong is one of the most recognizable faces in British television. She has been the face of Channel 4′s successful morning show strand T4 for the last 8 years.

David Adjaye attends Deborah Anderson’s party hosted by Dee Poku and Tamara Mellon in New York City. Mr. Adjaye is an Architect who has designed the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York and the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo. He also designed the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. that will open in 2015.

Ms. Dee Poku and Tamara Mellon hosted a cocktail party for their friend Deborah Anderson in New York City. Ms. Poku is the former head of International Marketing at Paramount Pictures and is the Founder (along with Sara Brown,wife of the former UK Prime Minister) of the WIE Symposium, a conference of Women Inspiring Women, from the fields of politics, philanthropy, media, fashion and the arts.

(Credit: Photos and text all courtesy of http://aleim.com/category/a-cool/)

Fashion: Is June Sarpong the most fashionable Ghanaian woman in the world?

    I love everything about this look, -June Sarpong looks fabulously ‘on trend’ in this sequined jacket, rock’n’roll t-shirt and feathered skirt combo....   http://www.junesarpong.com/

Ghana Rising Hearts June Sarpong

I first met June Sarpong many, many moons ago -when I was an intern at British Elle and she was and still is -lovely. The meeting is so vivid because it took place at one of my favourite-est hotels, The Hempel Hotel (not that I can afford, The Hempel Hotel –but it was so sleek and uber minimalist, –and a place -I am one day, ‘going-to-stay-in’ -please God). June was with her cousin (who was doing her hair) and her make-up artist, –and they were all so lovely, -especially June, –who likes ‘a’ laugh. And this ‘ray of sunshine’ –had me in stitches all morning. But, I also learnt about –excellence that day. I learnt -that no one wakes up, and just 'becomes' a presenter [on British Television]. That, to achieve what June Sarpong has achieved on TV –does not happen over night [nor a small feat]. She was professional, disciplined, sharp [very sharp-witted] and knew her stuff -and much more. June has achieved so much [far too much for me to list] but I am always inspired when I remember that 'our' June has interviewed; Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Gordon Brown [to name a few]. June is also political -and is passionate about issues that effect the ordinary man -especially young people. Her, 'Politics and the city' website was launched last year -to encourage young people to get interested in politics and can be viewed at: junesblog.politicsandthecity.com

La Sarpong is neat. Her style is all about good grooming, cute dresses and that mega-wattage smile. A fan of quality high street apparel, cute designer dresses and Christian Louboutin shoes, -June has designers knocking down her door to dress her [ June is tiny folks, –one of the few people I know, -that can fit perfectly -into [designer] sample size]. And whether she is 'red hot' on the red carpet or laid back in a t-shirt and jeans combo –she always looks fabulous.

Charity: June Sarpong models for, 'Fashion Targets Breast Cancer'

Fashion Targets BC - Our Celebrities Talk to the Camera from FashionTargetsBC on Vimeo.

'Our' June is one of the uber celebrities behind, 'Fashion Targets Breast Cancer' ad campaign. The celebrities involved include, The Duchess, Duncan James, Leah Wood, Jade Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger (of the Rolling Stones), Brian Ferry and many more. You can support the charity via the, 'Million Model Catwalk' website at: www.millionmodelcatwalk.com/