Slavery and Child Trafficking in Ghana’s Fishing Community

I'm incensed! I was under the impression that the Ghanaian government has made it illegal for adults to traffic children? But are they (the government) making sure that this law is implemented? Also, have these fishermen been told that they can be imprisoned for up to 25 years for Child Trafficking in Ghana? I am sick of this issue –and thought that since Oprah Winfrey exposure this matter on her show many moons ago -that we were making some headways, I guess not! You can read all about the estimated 7’000 children forced to work as modern day slaves in Ghana, -especially in Kete-Krachi in the Volta region, in the latest issue of Essence magazine (the August 2010 issue) –out now.

Fashion: Edward Enninful

Not only has Ghanaian born, Edward Enninful styled: Mulberry A/W 10, Shiseido A/W 10, Aquascutum A/W 10, Emporio Armani A/W 10, Dior A/W 10 campaigns but he is the stylist responsible for one of the most talked about shoots this year, -the ‘We are The World’ editorial for American Vogue’s (big) September Issue. Its causing a fashion stir as not only is it shot by uber photographer Steven Meisel; or has the fabulous Pat McGrath’s doing her makeup thing but it features Brit model, Jourdan Dunn –who is back after a well deserved break looking after her new baby. I can’t find Edward Enninful website right-now but he is represented by Maxim Fashion Agents at: http://www.maximfma.com/

Fashion: A Sauvage

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2 Black and White Photographs: Photographed at ShowStudio

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Black and White Photographs by Adrien Sauvage

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If you love fashion and are anything like me then you’d have heard lots about the latest ‘It’ designer called Adrien Sauvage. From glossy magazines to blogs –the air is full to bursting with buzz about designer Adrien Sauvage and his business partner, TV presenter George Lamb launching their first non-seasonal collection of radical and elegant menswear aptly named, A Sauvage.

I must confess, I’m pretty impressed and love the suave, sharpness of the A Sauvage menswear collection –and have been inspired by the glossy black & white images of ‘of-the-minute’ people like artist Richie Culver, actor Bill Nighy, rock’n’roller Coco Sumner and music guru Mark Ronson –above, wearing A Sauvage –shot by Adrien Sauvage himself for a project, called "This is Not a Suit," -But mostly, I’m really pleased to discover (via my mate from big PR guru firm: STARWORKS), that Adrien Sauvage is of Ghanaian origin. For more information about the A Sauvage collection visit: http://www.adriensauvage.com/

** A Sauvage prices starts from £65 for Ties. Shirts from £165. Suits from £895 –and are available from Matches (http://www.matchesfashion.com/) and Harrods (http://www.harrods.com/harrodsstore/).

Beauty: Benedicta Tweneboa-Kodua a future star...

**Ever since Ghana's beautiful Kate Tachie-Menson won, I’ve kept an eye on the M-Net Face of Africa website, –and even though I feel that Zambia's Lukando Nalungwe was the rightful winner (the finale took place in February 2010 in Lagos, Nigeria), I truly feel that Ghana’s Benedicta Tweneboa-Kodua is very special and should continue to pursue a modelling career (I would be happy to book her for fashion shoots). Does any one know what she's up to right-now? For more information about M-Net Face of Africa visit: http://beta.mnetafrica.com/FaceOfAfrica/

The winner of the 2010 Face Of Africa title is Zambia's Lukando.....

Sam Sarpong Hosts 2010 BET Awards Pre Show

It was wonderful to see Sam Sarpong hosting 2010 BET Awards Pre Show (Behind the Scenes All Access) –he is fabulous.....

A Must Watch: Dizzee Rascal is a judge on Sky1's Must Be The Music....

Catch Dizzee Rascal alongside Jazz musician, Jamie Cullen and Sharleen Spiteri of Texas every Sunday on Sky1and Sky1 HD at 7pm, -judging the latest talents (from Britain and Ireland), –trying to impress and win a coveted career-boosting £100,000 cash fund and the chance to perform in front of a massive audience at one of the UK’s biggest and most famous music venue, Wembley Arena -in Sky1's Must Be The Music. For more information visit: http://sky1.sky.com/about-the-show-3

Tinchy Stryder in i-D Magazine’s 30th Anniversary Issue

[Courtesy of SHOWstudio.com]

i-D magazine celebrated their 30th anniversary with a 200 Portraits collection of, ‘of-the-minute’ celebrities shot by uber photographer, Nick Knight including: Carri Mundane, Leona Lewis, Milly McMahon, Beharti Prinsloo, Giles Deacon, Tafari Hinds, S.C.U.M, Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine and our very own Tinchy Stryder. You can check out Tinchy Stryder being shot by Nick Knight via SHOWstudio.com at: http://showstudio.com/project/200_portraits/portrait/tinchy_stryder
**To keep up with Tinchy Stryder‘s goings-on visit his Blog at: http://www.starinthehood.net/blog.php