As 2010 nears its end, AfriPOP! takes a look at the African models who rocked the runway (and fashion world) this year. From eye candy David Agbodji to fierce Kinee Diouf, take a look at the African models who represented us on international runways this year…
Our fifth and final installment in AfriPOP’s series of 50 Flygerians you oughta know is forward-facing. We gaze into the crystal ball of fashion, philanthropy, sport, politics, the arts and the sciences to bring you a selection of 10 Nigerians who got next now.
The fact is the most successful African Nation when it comes to writing is Nigeria. The rhyme nor reason is not obvious to us but what is clear that since independence 50 years ago at least 3 waves of different types of authors have washed over us and we have welcomed them openly. This instalment of Flygerians is our fourth and celebrates 10 wordsmiths who have weaved wonders with words and won acclaim around the world.
Our next set of Naija AfriPOP! stars take reality and make a pretty picture out of it. Adding style and substance to the arts, often juggling different disciplines and they push boundaries to create powerful images in fashion, film, photography, design, and publishing over which we will marvel for years to come.
With the traditional western music model circling the drain, right here on the continent there exists one which suggests it ain’t over till the Naija massive say so. Obviously it helps that there are loads of Nigerians. Everywhere. But it’s the loyal support that keeps Naija buzz going. And we pledge ours too. Continuing in our series of 50 Flyerians, here is the second instalment: 10 Nigerians making moves in music that you should know by now.
Nigerians represent the cream of African talent. Fearless, innovative, with swagger for days, no other black nation has made such a remarkable contribution to the world, be it in science, the arts, business or upholding the Swiss economy.
Our hearts go out to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic car bombings last Friday. And while we wait for political revolution, an end to corruption, a solution to the Niger Delta crisis and 24-hour electricity supply, AfriPOP! is celebrating 50 young(ish) Flygerians (© British-Nigerian emcee Bigz) who are doing something to bring change to Nigeria and the world. Over the next five weeks, we will bring you a list of ten such people out of five different categories. Here now are ten Nigerian trailblazers you oughta know.
Whether TV personalities, models or jet-setting designers based abroad, African fashionistas are making waves and slowly making a name for themselves. AfriPOP! highlights these outstanding, creative and fierce individuals who add to the beauty of being African.
AfriPOP! commemorates South African Women’s Day (August 9th) by highlighting 30 women who have changed the game in their respective sectors — from a new generation to the old, in politics, culture, music and business.
As you’re probably already aware, it’s been exactly thirty years since Zimbabwe was declared independent. As a new generation gears itself up to take the reins we thought we’d do a head count of thirty young Zimbabweans whose stories and achievements we would rather celebrate as opposed to the doom and gloom the mainstream media enjoys peddling about Zim.
Why can’t continental Africans be the stars of their own stories? Is there some ancient film industry edict which states that famous black Africans can only be played by African-Americans or black Europeans? But ever thoughtful, in preparation for the next scramble for black Hollywood stars to play African icons AfriPOP! has come up with a list to give casting directors a head start:
