Ghana Rising Hearts Boris Kodjoe

I know it’s obvious but Austrian born, German-Ghanaian ex model Boris Kodjoe can wear –anything and still look good! Branded one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" by People magazine in 2002 -Actor, activist [he is the president of ‘Sophie's Voice Foundation’ –set up in 2008 in honor of his daughter Sophie who was diagnosed with Spina Bifida at birth] and fashion designer [check out his Ziami label] – Mr Kodjoe can go from fabulously formal in James Bond-esque suites to laidback and preppy in crisp white shirts and jeans combo –with a flat cap….but is truly at his best when accompanied by his beautiful wife -actress Nicole Ari Parker…x
http://www.boris-world.com/

http://www.sophiesvoicefoundation.org/

Ghana Rising Votes for Chantell and Annette to be the 'Face of Black's Secret' [Ghana]....

Chantell

Annette

When I received a message via facebook from Bill Bedzrah of make-up brand ‘Black's Secret’ to check out the finalists for 'FACE OF BLACK'S SECRET 2010' -well I just couldn't resist! All the finalists are beautiful [please see below], –and Ghana Rising has two favorites -Chantell and ANNETTE [in that order]. They are both naturally beautiful, -with high fashion good looks. Both photograph well; are on-trend editorial wise [with mass globally appeal] -and will be an asset to ‘Black's Secret [Ghana]’....We wish Chantell, Annette and the rest of the girls -well…x

All the finalists for 'FACE OF BLACK'S SECRET 2010'

To more information or to vote please visit:http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=153517149886

Music Adwoa Hackman

I stumbled across the soulful, bluesy music of German-Ghanaian singer/song writer Adwoa Hackman last week and –and I’m soo happy! Beautiful and gifted, Adwoa’s acoustic sounds are lovely –and even though I don’t understand the German language –I can feel the essence of her music! For more information about Adwoa please visit: http://www.myspace.com/adwoamusic
http://www.adwoa.de/

Adinkra Reigns

Cloth wrapper (adinkra) belonging to King Prempeh I. Asante peoples, Ghana,

ca. 1896.

Imported cotton cloth, black pigment.

210.8 x 302.3 cm.

Museum purchase. National Museum of African Art,

Photograph by Franko Khoury

[Credit: http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/inscribing/adinkra.html]

The Next Big Thing: Mark Asari

If Mark Asari’s – ‘Stay Down’ is anything to go by –then he’s about to blow-up big stylee. I love this guy...his music’s hot. Ghana Rising’s very excited about this talented brother –and will keep you posted ....For more information about Mark please visit: www.myspace.com/markasarimusic

Ghana Rising Hearts Dizzee Rascal

Brit, Mercury and Mobo award winner, Dylan Kwabena Mills aka Dizzee Rascal has uber style! If you’re looking at these photos and thinking he’s just wearing t-shirts and jeans -look again. From designer one-off t-shirts to customized jeans -whether he’s laidback and ‘street’ or suited and booted -Dizzee Rascal is always on trend. Nike agrees; -and collaborated with Dizzee last year –to create one off -limited edition Nike Air Max 90 'Tongue N' Cheek' trainers. For more information on Dizzee Rascal please visit his official website at: www.dizzeerascal.co.uk

Art/Design: Kofi Opoku-Ansah

Infinite Blossom by Kofi Opoku-Ansah

Heartbreak by Kofi Opoku-Ansah

Untitled-1 by Kofi Opoku-Ansah

“Currently studying 3D Animation at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, I am a dedicated graphic designer and web designer, I focus mostly on photo manipulation and vector design. Admin and founder of DigitalFlow. It is a community dedicated to building a community of artists helping each other out, learning and sharing. We also have a selection of professional artists creating work for ‘Exhibitions’.” Kofi Opoku-Ansah


I was googling for photographs of fashion designer Kofi Ansah’s latest collection –and happily stumble across these incredible abstract art works by freelance illustrator, -Kofi Opoku-Ansah. I truly love his designs –and hope to work with him in the near future. For more information about Kofi Opoku-Ansah’s creations please visit: http://www.koansah.com/