AGBANI DAREGO IS BACK!!!

The pride of Africa, The pride of Nigeria, The one and only AGBANI DAREGO, covers for Complete Fashion in this October edition.The former beauty queen turned supermodel gives us an insight into her life as a high profile model living it out in the big apple.Check it for more ......

The reverse cover features the new kid on the block in the African movie circles,CHRIS ATTOH. The  Ghanaian-born whiz takes us on a ride into his journey to fame in the big screens. Tinsel, one of the most watched soaps in the continent gave me the push I needed, so says Chris. You want to know more..grab your copy now...

ADONIS O'HOLI OF SIERRA LEONE BECOMES MR AFRICA INTERNATIONAL 2012 IN LONDON

Adonis O'holi became the first MR AFRICA INTERNATIONAL 2012. He achieved this great feat at the Africa Centre, London, United Kingdom, during the Mister Africa  International pageant.He defeated 16 other contestants to the Crown. An ecstatic  Adonis O'holi said he felt great and happy to have  won the title. As a matter  of fact, I am already looking  forward to working with Mahogany  International and covering  various magazines but most importantly  looking  forward to changing  lives .

ADONIS O'HOLI

The  competition  was really a close one to call as the contestants featured in traditional wear, then  later the 16 finalists competed in talent hunt, swim wear , evening wear and answering quite difficult questions. The  panel of judges came up with the top  6 ; namely , The Gambia , Ghana , Nigeria , Sierra Leone , Cape verde and Cameroon. The competition came down to the wire during the question and answer segment. Adonis was adjudged the best after the question and answer segment coupled with his performance in the previous rounds . Mr Gambia and Mr Nigeria


Mr Gambia and Mr Nigeria were the  runners- up while Mr Cameroon clinched the ultimate special award Mr Africa Model 2012.

As MR AFRICA INTERNATIONAL 2012, Adonis O,holi will definitely be working with the YoungCEOs network  to raise funds  for small  scale businesses in Africa  and promote education and tourism in the continent .

The Mister Africa International  is committed  to empowering  young Africans , we are not selling  a dream ,we are building a future with  the  help  of our  contestants and we believe that the  Mister Africa International will  benefit  the continent  immensely  and move us all a step closer to the  Africa we want to see.

The Mister Africa International 2013 will  be held  in October 2013, host country yet to be announced.Countries with the interest of hosting should send email to info@justfashionuk.com or follow on twitter MrAfricaInt

A CROSS-SECTION OF CONTESTANTS

MTN LAGOS FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK KICKS OFF WITH SO MUCH PROMISE, DELIGHT AND RAZZMATZZ

Leading telecommunications outfit in Nigeria, MTN, in partnership with Style House Files and the British Council Nigeria, kicked off the fashion event in grand style.The Lagos Fashion and Design Week took off on the 26th day of October, 2012 at the Expo hall of the Eko hotel and Suites.

The first day of event was graced by notable Nigerians and great fashion pundits.The young models that made it to the event left no one in doubt as they dazzled the runway with so much panache and confidence. With the 12 chosen designers all waiting to showcase what they've got, believe you me, you can't afford to miss this watershed event in the Nigerian Fashion industry.

KELECHI ODU, you know him,i doubt..He is a young Nigerian fashion designer that is making a big statement at the LFDW with his breadth-taking designs. His fashion label was first given life to by his mother and it started off with womenswear but has now gone into menswear, which he does with so much expertise.

    

2012 HAIRDRESSERS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

The Nigeria fashion and style sector is set to come alive again with the inaugural edition of Hairdressers Conference and Exhibition slated for October 25 at Time Square Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

Hair Media is at the heart of the event.As organisers of the event, they actually would have the hairdressing and style industry come alive and experience much success as other segments of the Nigerian fashion industry have in recent past.The event is to serve as a platform to encourage  and bring out the best in the Nigerian hairdressers.It will also serve as an opportunity to bring hairdressers closer to the manufacturers inorder to enlighten and educate them.

The organisers have projected that well over 2000 guests are to attend the event. According to the organisers, issues such as Franchising, branding, Salon management, staff management, contemporary hair styling facts and secrets, will be addressed by well  known hair stylists and consultants.

The Group Head of Hair Media Africa, Mr. Emmanuel Ntia, said that the exhibition part of the event could serve as an avenue for stake holders such as corporate bodies, manufacturers of hair products and the like, Hair industry enthusiasts, to showcase their products and services to guests. He also said that there are plans in the burner to take the event to other cities for effective coverage and awareness.

ROSE ODIKA EMPOWERS YOUNG NIGERIANS IN IBADAN LAGOS NIGERIA

The ancient city of Ibadan, Lagos, Nigeria, will in November witness a carnival-like fashion show/event. Specifically,the fashion event is a modelling contest tagged "QUEEN OF THE RUNWAY MODELLING CONTEST".

ROSE ODIKA, a front runner yoruba movie actress and deputy governor of Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioner, is at the heart of the fashion event. She is organising the event to empower and develop young Nigerian Ladies, she stressed. She opined this will make our young Ladies to stay away from some social vices that could have negative impact on them and their respective future.

Notable Nigerians are expected to grace the fashion show.
Some of them are:

• Oyo State First Lady
• Ondo State First Lady
• Commissioner of Sports oyo State
• Head of SAS Ibadan
• Obesere - A top flight Fuji crooner, will provide music during the event and after party
• Joan Okorodudu - MD/CEO Fashion Network Africa
• Bunmi Ademokoya - Miss Model of the world 2009
• and many more.

AT LAST DC FASHION WEEK SEASON 17 KICKS OFF WITH POMP AND PAGEANTRY

The much awaited season 17 of the ever growing DC FASHION WEEK kicked off in great style.The fashion event actually lived up to expectation according a cross-section of the participants.The city of DC was agog for one week and here are some highlights from the various events....

MONDAY,17th,  ECO FASHION SHOW...

This show kicked off DC Fashion week.A lot of Eco-friendly designs were showcased by various Eco fashion designers such as Isagus Extroversions, Joanna Carrie, MyraSync, and "PROJECT BLUE WRAP", an Eco-friendly partnership between DC fashion week and Inova health System's Office of Sustainability that featured clothing made from sterile hospital fabric.

TUESDAY,18TH, AC/DC DESIGNER FASHION SHOW

This event was held at the Washington Club in Dupont Circle.The AC/DC fashion event actually had a serene atmosphere in the second floor ballroom. Bassnectar started off the show with "Ping Pong" which kept the audience thrilled and relaxed, the DJ of the night kept did a good job by coming up with nice tunes. Corjour International (red carpet womenswear designer) and Andrew Nowell Menswear (celebrity menswear designer) graced the runway with their various designs. 

WEDNESDAY,19TH, DC FASHION WEEK FASHION IN THE STREETS

China Town was agog with DC fashion week models and staff. Models from the fashion event walked the streets of china town showcasing much talents.They also performed a flash mob dance spotting a black DC fashion Week T-Shirts.More than two dozen models took part in this event.



THURSDAY,20TH, FASHION INDUSTRY NETWORKING PART

DC Fashion week took a relaxing mood on Thursday as stylists, models, media, photographers,  bloggers, designers, retail, modelling agencies, lovers of style, came together to network. It was a night that will linger on for a while in the the hearts of participants as designers showcased their bathing suit collections.The  models were looking extremely sexy and gorgeous according to a guest.The party took place at Dirty Bar in Midtown. Main stream fashion Accessories were showcased featured during the event such as hats, bags, jewellery, from designers such as House of Jola and Aphropolitan.

FRIDAY, 21ST, SOUTH ASIAN DESIGNER SHOWCASE

At Indique Heights, Maryland,  the South Asian designer collections came out special and made a lot of glowing designs compared to its previous outings.The designer that stood out was Firefly with high coloured jackets and scarves.


SATURDAY, 22ND, EMERGING DESIGNER SHOWCASE & CONCERT

The EMERGING DESIGNER SHOWCASE & CONCERT was integrated into DC fashion week to encourage and promote the young & budding talents in the fashion industry in DC. It was held at the Washington Post Conference Centre.Notable in the night was Nubian Hueman that showcased and sold their personal items.

SUNDAY, 23RD, 17TH INTERNATIONAL COUTURE COLLECTIONS
GRAND FINALE

International Designers present their collections at DC fashion week's finale event.As the suggests, the grand finale was a spectacle to behold as various international designers showcased their best of the best.Held at the Embassy of France la Maison Francaise, the night was a show of cross-cultural collections. The Nigerian delegation was ably represented by Keto Couture and Sally Itiego. Some of their collections ranged from rich African and Nigerian prints with high textured fabrics that can stand on its on in any part of the world.