INI EDO-EHIAGWINA TO BE A JUDGE AT MISS BLACK AFRICA UK PAGEANT!

INI EDO-EHIAGWINA

POSTER OF THE 2013 EVENT

PAGEANT FOUNDER AND A QUEEN

 One of Nollywood powerhouses in the person of incredibly talented Ini Edo–Ehiagwina is set to storm the UK soon as one of the celebrity judges at this year's Miss Black Africa UK pageant, which is acclaimed as the UK’s biggest ethnic pageant!

The prestigious and award winning UK based pageant is owned and organised by Mr Dele Onabowu, the brand is the current holder of the ''Best Beauty Pageant in the UK Award'' received at the BEFFTA Awards. Other  celebrity judges that would be assisting Ini are, celebrated UK based designer Adebayo Jones, Charles Ven, Sporah Njau (Tanzania) Jenni Steele (Jamaica) and Justina Mutale (Zambia).

The event is slated for October 5, 2013 and it would have 30 girls of different African nationalities would showcase their beauty, intelligence and the cultures of the countries they would be representing as they vie for the 2013 crown. The event venue is the Royal Regency Hall, London. The actress is expected to arrive at the event accompanied by her Publicist, Bola Aduwo.

This year's edition would be the 3rd in the series of the pageant, set up by the organisers with the sole aim of giving a platform to young African damsels born or living in the UK to showcase their beauty, God-giving talent, cultures of their countries and creativity. 

The lucky winner of the pageant, takes on the toga of a goodwill, Charity ambassador. So its not only about display of beauties, but also about supporting humanity through charity works. 

Anita Quansah London and Adebayo Jones to Show at Africa Fashion Week London

London, 21 June 2012 - The organisers of Africa Fashion Week London are pleased to announce the first set of designers confirmed for this year’s closing show on Saturday 4th August of the two-day fashion extravanganza set to bring the best of African fashion to London Spitalfields on 3rd-4th August 2012. 

Amongst the designers who will be showcasing at the closing show is the international designer of Ghanaian and Nigerian descent, Anita Quansah whose exquisite jewellery has recently been showcased at iROCK Tribes of Africa and graced the limbs of Alicia Keys on the cover of Vibe Magazine. Another stellar name in the closing line up is the Nigerian King of Couture whose breathtaking designs are set to dazzle the audience.

“We are absolutely delighted to attract the support of such established names in the industry as well as emerging designers; Africa Fashion Week not only provides a platform form African and African-inspired designers but also one that brings together established and emerging talents,” said Ronke Ademiluyi, founder and CEO of Africa Fashion Week London, of the partnership.

In just over a month, London Spitalfields Market Halls will play host to AFWL where on 3rd and 4th August 2012, African and African inspired designers from all corners of the world will showcase their work to a 10,000 strong audience in London’s hip Shoreditch district. With back-to-back catwalk shows and exhibitions showcasing clothes, accessories, homeware and jewellery, AFWL promises to be a fashion extravaganza like no other.

Tickets are now available to purchase from www.africafashionweeklondon.com

Ticket packages include:

• Basic (free) - access to the show and exhibition

• Shoppers delight package (£7.00) - access to the show and exhibition + 10% discount on all purchases made on the day + AFWL magazine

• VIP (£50.00) - access to the show and exhibition + access to the VIP lounge + welcome drink + 10% discount on all purchases made on the day + AFWL magazine

For more information about Africa Fashion Week London please visit www.africafashionweeklondonweek.com

ADEBAYO JONES

ADEBAYO JONES

ALICIA KEYS WEARING ANITA QUANSAH

ANITA QUANSAH

ANITA QUANSAH

FRONT-ROW, BACKSTAGE AND GUESTS AT THE UBUNTU COLLECTION OF THE LFW 2012

If a show's success can be evaluated only via the number of guests, audience or on-lookers that came to cheer or just look, then the Ubuntu Collection, which had the Nigerian focus as its major highlight should be awarded the status of over-whelming success: 4 Designers from Nigeria showcased- Ayo Van Elmer who is based in Vienna, Austria, but makes her clothes and fabrics from Nigeria, there was also Zohi Taglit who is Abuja based, then there was Studio 24 and finally House of Jola, owned by Mrs. Joan Okorodudu . Like we had earlier reported, the event venue was totally packed out and many had to stand to catch a glimpse of the showcase.

Most importantly according to the feelers we got, many were not disappointed by what they saw on the catwalk. We were everywhere during the event, running from one spot to the other, trying as much as possible to get pictures of all that was going on, so in this package we have for your viewing pleasure, a mix of pictures of happenings backstage, some as the guests were arriving, a few pictures of fashionistas just outside the venue and those who had the privilege of sitting at the much coveted front-row bench. Enjoy!

All the pictures were taken by MM.

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