The UK-based social enterprise, iROCK! UK confirms the attendance of Nigerian media tycoon Ben Murray-Bruce to their first London fundraiser Tribes of Africa scheduled for Africa Day, 26 May. The event, set to take place at the prestigious Grange Tower Bridge Hotel in the heart of the city promises to bring the crème de la crème of the African diaspora together in support of iROCK! UK, which aims to provide young people of ethnic backgrounds with work placement and employment opportunities. Ben Murray-Bruce serves the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Silverbird Group which he founded in 1980 with... Continue Reading
By Showbiz Reporter – Aisha Chantelle De Beer a Zimbabwean model based in Johannesburg South Africa has won the Miss March contest in the ongoing Face of Zimbabwe competition fending off challenges from close contender Nyasha Manyenga. The Bulawayo born beauty who has previously appeared on billboards in Zimbabwe and the cover of Edgar’s Club Magazine is currently making her mark on the SA modelling circuit where she has featured in print and TV adverts for MTN, Homemark TV ads and Renault Clio. Aisha, who speaks Ndebele fluently and holds her own in Shona, won both the highest public vote... Continue Reading
2012 is a year steeped with political rhetoric. Politicians are claiming this, declaring that, blaming each other while requesting more from us. Yet underneath all the fuss is just us. Your every day Americans… who are waiting on a political promise of more jobs that are made in America. Well, one soft-spoken American expressed without words, a vision to do something about it! Designer Douglas Says presented his Fall 2012 fashions with his opening theme displaying patriotic fashions. In the spirit of Old Glory, Fashion Designer Douglas Says… FASHIONS MADE IN AMERICA! “America was built on what America has built.... Continue Reading
GLAMOUR IN MOTION- Date & Designers set for Fashion Week Jo’burg – MORE than 25 designers in 20 Shows over four days will give the country a preview of Autumn/Winter collections when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg runs from March 7-10. South Africa’s pre-eminent Autumn/Winter fashion event, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg presented by AFI is being held for the first time in an exciting rooftop venue at sophisticated Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg’s most fashionable shopping experience. “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg, brought to you by AFI, showcases South Africa’s established and emerging designers, offering a platform of visibility, relevance and access to... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Correspondent – He is the founder and chief executive officer of one of the fast growing clothing and entertainment brands in the world – Ruffcut$ Wear. Marco Machona’s (MM) clothing label became a continental brand with more than 20 albums, 10 short musical videos and 60 television episodes. Ruffcut$ has also partnered with various international brands, registered in nine countries, has more than 200 stores and nine boutiques in Southern Africa. Besides being a shrewd academic and fashion mogul, Machona has cast his eyes into politics. Shout-Africa Zimbabwean Correspondent (SC) had an in-depth interview with the fashion mogul-cum-politician... Continue Reading
