Jun 13, 20101 min read
AFRICA is the FUTURE
In 2001, Franco-Congolese photographer Nicolas Premier went to Brazzaville (Congo) for the first time. Raised by his French mother and...
Jun 11, 20101 min read
tsotsi
I just finished watching this about 20 minutes ago. Â One of the Australian TV channels (SBS) was getting into the World Cup fever by...
Jun 10, 20101 min read
impossible is nothing with Elaine Mensah
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDQFkUwx3VQ&w=425&h=344] Absolutely Inspirational!
Jun 9, 20101 min read
In Africa with Monique Kneepkens
Yesterday I wrote about the In Africa 2009 Christmas card designed by Monique Kneepkens (8/06/2010). Here is a follow up on other...
Jun 9, 20101 min read
a merry sustainable xmas from In Africa
Dutch born graphic designer Monique Kneepkens created a funky looking 2009 Christmas card for the In Africa Foundation based in...
Jun 6, 20101 min read
bespoke shapes
I love seeing frills and geometric shapes in unique prints and fabrics. I have always thought that frills and geometric forms would hold...
Jun 6, 20101 min read
stitch
I took up a textiles elective at Uni last year. For one of our assessments, we had to attempt crocheting. As much as I love working my...
Jun 5, 20101 min read
out of control
I came across the designs of Obsidian by Nigerian designer Isoken Ogiemwonyia while ago. I thought the label was average. It didn’t...
Jun 3, 20101 min read
nu clear
Nu Clear from Issue 82: Luminary Photography: Milos Mali Models: Kuei (Vivien’s Model Management) & Akeer (Priscilla’s Model...
Jun 3, 20101 min read
Ghana chocolate made in Japan
I think this is is slightly odd! My friend had them with her while we were at Uni on Tuesday. We starting investigating the name. The...
Jun 1, 20102 min read
Africa is a STATE
Isn’t the image above cool. Africa looks amazing all lace up in Drogba’s hand. Anyway in 1996, when I was in grade 2, I had a very...
May 31, 20101 min read
official FIFA cup 2010 posters
I am really liking these posters from the seventeen official posters released for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is the second time in...
May 30, 20101 min read
i-D
I recently did a post about my creative crush on i-D magazine fashion director Edward Enninful (12/05/2010). I was at my Uni library days...
May 28, 20101 min read
statement
SOURCE: THE GLOSS Keri Hilson makes a statement with her African motif earrings by MELODY EHSANI. A few sources I checked out were...
May 27, 20102 min read
afro-creative: Aminata Niaria
For a short time in 2008 I worked as a graphic design assistant at a reputable Australian Swimwear label in Sydney. In my first few weeks...
May 25, 20101 min read
why do white people have black spots?
“We learned that one of the best ways to start a conversation is to question. This is what youth from three regions in Ghana did. This...
May 25, 20101 min read
inspiration behind boxing kitten
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCIDanIGbL4&w=425&h=344] “The vintage inspiration behind Boxing Kitten celebrates the spirit and...
May 24, 20101 min read
still waiting for the sexy kittens
I am still waiting for the Alicia Keys and Beyoncé music video ‘Put it in a Love Song’ (12.02.2010). I just want to see the girls...
May 23, 20102 min read
cadbury going to the source
True Fact: I hate chocolate. I always have. We are not friends! And never will be (However there is an exception with white chocolate. It...
May 22, 20101 min read
the selby goes to an Afroccentric place
“Todd Selby is a portrait, interiors, and fashion photographer and illustrator. His project The Selby offers an insider’s view of...