Articles in Ladybrille Woman
Bisila Bokoko, Executive Director for the US Spain Chamber of Commerce (USCC), is our Ladybrille Magazine Woman of the Month for February, 2010. Bokoko is quite a unique and dynamic woman with a wealth of …
They say “don’t judge a book by its cover” and indeed our Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Saran Kaba Jones (Saran), is a classic case of this wise saying. When you meet Saran, one of …
Close your eyes! Okay, I guess you have to open them to read this. But, imagine living in a country where you had no information or access to fashion and/pop-culture from your country of origin? …
It is not uncommon for someone who has experienced or witnessed so much tragedy to be bitter or angry.In fact, it is expected. What is unexpected, however, is when a person emerges from such history …
Fall has arrived in California and simultaneously “Think pink!” & “Save the ta-tas!” echoes nationally through the air! Many have campaigned their part, but let’s meet a true champion of the cause that has fully …
If you thought Naomi Campbell’s SeptemberHarper’s Bazaar “Wild Things” editorial feature was about as “wild” as it gets, then you obviously have never heard about Tinuola (Tinu) Arowolo aka “Jane of all Trades.” Tinu whose …
New York Fashion Week is literally right around the corner! As the fashion industry prepares for a spectacular week, this September, of fabulous shows, paparazzi, fashionistas, beautiful models, great parties and of course the business of …
Omatu Gottschlich is the creative visionaire and designer behind the Austrian brand FULANI, a brand inspired by the Fulani people of Africa known for their beauty. Omatu half Austrian and Nigerian studied fashion at …
In this tough economy, it has become almost common place to see consignment shops/boutiques popping everywhere. While many consignment store owners opt for a physical store location, not New Jersey based Krista Karo, founder and …
Years ago, for the Nigerian entertainment world, there was no public relations network to speak of. Today, there is not only a space for young Nigerian entertainers to turn for help on their ascend to …
Dave Koz, Boney James, Peter White, Walter Beasley and Norman Brown are some of the names associated with contemporary jazz music. Indeed it’s hard to ignore the strong influences of jazz across the USA, especially …
New York Fashion Week Spring 2009, I received too many invitations to VIP events and parties to count. I was only going to attend less than a handful. Most seasoned journalists who cover New York …
We continue our interview with Ladybrille’s Woman of the Month, the very brilliant Jacque Reid.If you missed Part I, click here for it! Interview by Ladybrille’s Niama Sandy.LADYBRILLE.com: In 2004 you interviewed then-Congressman Barack Obama …
She worked her way from the bottom at the one and only news station in Brunswick, Georgia to rising through the ranks to become one of the most notable African-American female journalists in America. Who …
Gone are the days when mainstream media ignored blogs. Blogs and their authors are highly influential, wielding much power even in purchase decisions of their audience. The number of those who read blogs at least …
An interview with Adama Kai a woman focused on “changing the image of Sierra Leone from Blood Diamonds to Couture.” Enjoy.LADYBRILLE.com: Hi Adama. How is Sierra Leone treating you? Adama: It feels so good to …
We continue with part II of our indepth interview with our Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Ausma Khan, Editor-in-Chief of Muslim Girl Magazine. For Part I click here.–Article by Niama Sandy.
LADYBRILLE.com: What are some obstacles …
Imagine that the world has been your perpetual oyster. Completion of a doctoral degree in International Human Rights Law is just on the horizon. A friend connects you with a contact interested in publishing magazine …
If you didn’t already know, most of Africa’s disabled [including the blind, paraplegic etc.] citizens live in deplorable conditions. Most are unemployed and can be found on Africa’s major streets and highways placing themselves in …
This month, Italian Vogue honors African/black beauties in the fashion industry in an all Black July issue featuring some of the top names in the fashion industry. Here at Ladybrille, this month, we honor a …
Since this is the month of celebrating African Modelpreneurs it only made sense we make sure, especially for our Catwalk Queens and YOU of course, that we tell you about the new and best kept …
By Niama Sandy
This month’s Ladybrille “Woman of the Month” is Dr. Ngozi Osuagwu, author of a wonderful book entitled Letters to My Sisters: Plain Truths and Straightforward Advice from a Gynecologist. Just as the …
Teresa Rodriguez Williamson is the author of “FLY SOLO: the 50 Best Places for a Girl to Travel Alone” and the founder of Tango Diva.com, a famous travel site dedicated to empowering women to travel …
Known as “Dammie,” Damilola Amolegbe is our Ladybrille Woman of the Month. September 2007, Dammie had an official launch party for Haute Magazine, a quarterly 100 + glossy fashion magazine aimed towards the Nigerian fashionista/fashion …
Anne Mordi is full of life, determined and the owner of a unique Jewellery line, Jewellery by Anne. Her skills, tenaciousness, perseverance and sense of social responsibility is the reason we chose her as Ladybrille …
Nigerian born, Washington DC based, Estella Ogbonna, owner and Senior Fashion Designer for Estella Couture, LLC, is the Ladybrille Woman of the Month! A fresh face both in the Nigerian and American fashion scene, Ogbonna …
