The ever dapper Dylan Kwabena Mills aka, Dizzee Rascal in the latest British Vogue [May 2010 issue]

Reggie Yates and his beautiful mother Felicity dancing in the latest British Cosmopolitan magazine [May 2010 issue]

Fashion: Anita Quansah's jewellery collection is 'to-live-for'......

[Photo Credit: http://www.lushlee.com/2010/03/anita-quansah]

There is something about quality isn't there [especially quality jewellery]? You can spot it a mile off -and the older I get the less I'm prepared to compromise it....and that's why I'm soo excited by jewellery/fashion/textile/designer -Anita Quansah's beautifully embellished neckpieces, -Theda and Adaeze [above] featured in the latest German Vogue. Lovingly made by hand with vintage and recycled fabrics; -bound with chains and pearls -these neckpieces are works of art. Once a fashion insider secret [British Vogue refers to Anita Quansah's neckpieces as “Best Buys”] -these coveted neckpieces have been featured in high-end glossies including: British and German vogue, Muse, German Tush and Vision Magazine. I can't get over them -I seriously covet every single piece in Anita's latest collection -they are fabulously ‘on-trend’. For more information about Anita [she also has a fashion and interior collection] please visit: http://www.anitaquansah.com/

More from Anita Quansah's latest jewellery collection

I want this one -now

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY GHANA RISING...xx

I started Ghana Rising –primarily because I love Ghana and the Ghanaian Community -and wanted to write about things that interest me. Also, there were no publications, websites or blogs that truly celebrated the yummy goodness of Ghana /Ghanaian community –and thus Ghana Rising was born. I have encompassed my love of [and my experiences of working for various] glossy magazines; my love [and knowledge] of the Ghanaian Glitterati, innovative people of Ghanaian heritage, the significant influences of the Ghanaian culture and the warmth of our community –to create Ghana Rising. I love it! And according to your emails and messages –you love it too! I’ll like to take this opportunity to thank all my readers [especially my subscribers]. Thank you and stay Blessed.... Paulina xx

Kate Tachie-Menson and Belinda Baidoo on the cover of CANOE Africa Magazine....

I’m loving these images of Kate Tachie-Menson [one of Ghana Rising’s most beautiful 2010] on the latest cover of CANOE Africa Magazine. Produced in Ghana and sold throughout Africa, -CANOE Africa magazine [a quarterly magazine]'s covers are pretty impressive! Past cover stars include Ghana Rising’s favorite model – Belinda Baidoo [below]. For more information about CANOE Africa magazine please visit: http://www.canoeafrica.com/

Fashion: Yvonne Nelson

I stumbled across this lovely photograph of [one of Ghana Rising’s favourite fashionistas] actress Yvonne Nelson -off duty [out shopping] and just had to share it! She looks fabulous.....Go Yvonne.....x

Art: Reiner Opoku

As an international curator and contemporary art dealer, Reiner Opoku has been a leading figure on the global art market since 1983. He has managed some of this era’s premiere avant-garde artists such as Georg Dokopil and Martin Kippenberger and has worked on projects with Julian Schnabel and Sigmar Polke. Through his role as artist manager, he has successfully established a broad network of contacts which has bolstered his capacity as both curator and developer.

The projects to which he has contributed, include the establishment of the Asian sales network of Benedikt Taschen’s publishing house as well as the founding of KUNSTHAUS- Europe's first art department store. KUNSTHAUS of which he is co-owner, offers high quality art including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and photographs of numerous artists.

As curator, Reiner Opoku has delivered numerous exhibitions of principal artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Josef Beuys as far a field as Tokyo, Prague, Vienna, Berlin and Hamburg. He was recently the curator of the prestigious St. Moritz Art Masters (SAM). The St. Moritz Arts Masters gave visitors a taste of the varied mediums of contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, photography, video and audio installations. Works from more than 250 international artists including Pablo Picasso, David Duncan Douglas, David LaChapelle, Carl Andre, Leiko Ikemura, Helmut Newton, Yves Klein, Joseph Beuys were just a few of the artists showcased.

Opoku’s reputation, acquaintances and extensive industry knowledge combine give Wolfgang Roth & Partners, Fine Art a platform for confident dealing and a clear view of the marketplace. [Credit:http://www.wrpfineart.com/html/information.asp]

**I’m so happy to share uber curator, Reiner Opoku with you. I heard about him -a while back and thought he was [and continues to be] a great asset to the Ghanaian community. I don’t know if he has worked in Ghana [or is planning to] but wouldn’t it be fabulous to see him working with Ghanaian artists?