NAIROBI FASHION MARKET

This past weekend saw the sixth edition of the Nairobi Fashion Market trade fair go down at the Ngong’ Racecourse, Nairobi.

The Nairobi fashion market (N.F.M) is one of the largest outdoor retail and fashion fair that hosts over 100 purveyors of the fashion and lifestyle industry and promoting the trendiest designs.

The event saw entertainment by Electrique DJS and the Beat Parade Band charge up the zealous crowd.

Photos by: Christine Gogo. (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.546836322060410.1073741891.440804702663573&type=3&uploaded=312)

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.

MAHUJAA WEEKEND MASH-UP: PULSE POOL PARTY RETURNS/ ANTHONY HAMILTON ROCKS THE CARNIVORE

This past weekend, over the extended Mashujaa holidays, the country was in a party mood. Many towns and major cities are reported to have had a full –house patrons partying from Friday to Monday.

At the Crayfish Camp; Naivasha, the cradle of mankind played a host to the Pulse pool Party.

It was the ultimate weekend party plan without a doubt! Hosted by the hilarious comedian and radio host Jalang’o, alongside showbiz boss Shaffie Weru, the event had a line –up of top deejays.

Joe Mfalme; Hypnotiq and Wiz, were on the wheels of steel providing non-stop deejay works. The crowd mingled with top artistes, Pulse Crew, writers and columnists.

The event was also a curtain raiser act towards the Pulse Bikini Car Wash Mega Show to take place at the same venue on November 17^th.

From the cradle of mankind, Nairobi came alive with Anthony Hamilton’s angelic voice backed by his 8-man band at the Carnivore Grounds. THE EVENT SAW DEJAYS Andre, Adrian and Stylez entertain the charged crowd, before the ladies put aside their heels for the night and danced to the curtain raiser act by Kenya’s Afro-soul diva Atemi Oyungu.

Hamilton is Grammy-Award winner, R&B singer and songwriter.

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.

STRUT IT AFRIKA FASHION WEEK RECAP

TGIFF: Thank God it’s Fashion Friday

I love seeing a new idea trend take hold, inspiring new fashion trends and causing the older fashion timelines to up their game. My first ever call-up to be a blogger for an organization was by the prolific model agency- Strut It Afrika.

Though I did not get the job; I was humbled and honored to have made the cut as being a blogger they had thought of when looking to increase their social media presence. Now I write from the other end.

The past month heading to October; Strut It Afrika hosted the first ever regional fashion week in African history. The theme: “Fashion, Art & Dance.” The event, running from 20^th September 0ctober 5^th 2013; saw a great fusion of fashion, art and dance.

It was also Nairobi’s first ever fashion week. The event kicked off at the IMAX Cinema, displaying an impressive array line-up of models and designers.

From photography workshops to cocktail previews and art exhibitions; the event made a climax stop at the Safari Park Hotel for the much anticipated fashion shows.

The fashion week featured a packed program, showcasing 22 designers and 33 models from all over Africa.

The week wouldn’t be complete without the art exhibitions, dance performances and a lot of funky parties.

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By Embukane Vincent Libosso