Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe on the cover of Essence magazine’s October 2010 Issue (with Blair Underwood and Lance Gross).... fabulous x

Music: D Black Ft Kwabena Kwabena

I was pleasantly surprised to see a ‘facebook’ friend of mine on OBE TV this morning, and even more impressed when I heard his tune, ‘Somebody’ featuring Kwabena Kwabena, -it’s very touching and I can honestly say that I’m now a big fan of Desmond Kwesi Blackmore -aka D Black (plus, he not only looks like my little brother, but is also called Desmond)…Go Des... For more information about D-Black or to download ‘Somebody’ visit: http://www.dblackmuzik.com/bio.html

You can also download it here at: http://www.torrents.net/find/d+black+ft+kwabena+kwabena/

Fashion: kanya King

“When I started the Mobo (music of black origin) awards 15 years ago, I was told that to be taken seriously, I should tie my hair back and not wear make-up. But that’s not me –I like my hair wild, and I like my femininity, and I’ve never gone without either.” kanya King

kanya King looking fabulous in The Sunday Times Style magazine, 31/10/2010 Issue…

http://www.mobo.com/

Please Note…....

I can no longer access my paulina_448@hotmail.com address folks! I can only be contacted/reached via my nanaaba69@hotmail.co.uk account –right now. I’m kind of gutted as I no longer have the various emails you guys have been sending me over the past year and a half, -anyway (as always), if you have any news, events or any other fabulous info/happenings concerning the Ghanaian community globally –do get in touch via my nanaaba address…


Thanks
Paulina x

Fashion: Shirley Amartey

(Credit: All Photos Courtesy of Shirley Amartey)

Stylist Shirley Amartey has been on my personal radar for some time ….I love her on-trend, uber fierce styling and hope to work with her in the near future but in the mean time, I thought it was about time Ghana Rising celebrated this fabulously talented fashionista…..you can find out more about Ms Amartey at: http://shirleyamartey.com/

Hair: Vicky Boateng on the cover of Black Beauty & Hair Magazine

Vicky on the cover



It was sooo lovely to see the ever beautiful Vicky Boateng, a professional model and a favourite of Ghana Rising on the cover of Black Beauty & Hair Magazine’s August/September Issue. Avid readers of Ghana Rising will recall Vicky was voted one of Ghana Rising’s Most Beautiful Women of Ghanaian Origin 2010 (http://ghanarising.blogspot.com/2010/04/most-beautiful-women-of-ghanaian-origin.html). For more information or to book Vicky for TV, Magazine, commercial or Ad campaigns please visit: www.vickyboateng.co.uk/

Hair: Johnnie Sapong opens The Studio….

Uber hairstylist, Johnnie Sapong has opened a new hair studio at Lazarides Gallery, Rathbone Place, London, W1. A celebrity favourite, Johnnie has worked his magic on the likes of: Naomi Campbell, Sienna Miller, Natalie Portman, Brad Pitt and worked with the worlds top creatives(photographers/stylists/MUA’s/models) for all the top glossies. Please note, booking is essential as all haircuts in this one seat salon is by Johnnie. Haircut costs from £350. Please telephone: 0844 412 7620 for further information visit: http://www.johnniesapong.com/


Johnnie Sapong
The Studio
Lazarides Gallery,
11 Rathbone Place,
London W1T 1HR.
Tel: 0844 412 7620.