Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: As the number of first and second generation ‘returnees’ of Anglo-Ghanaian descent [and beyond] escalates, -Guardian and Independent Newspaper journalist Afua Hirsch -manages to captures the zeitgeist of this phenomenon…and its implications. The following was taken from the Guardian.....Title: Afua Hirsch: Our parents left Africa – now we are coming home.....
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Ghana Rising Hearts Rebecca Osei-Baidoo
Posted on 13:18 by kumar
http://weblog.brownsfashion.com/2011/11/style-spotted.html Rebecca Osei Baidoo wears a J W Anderson skirt, Portobello jacket, Fendi bag and sunglasses by Prism.. Credit: http://magazine.motilo.com/mfw-day-three/ “We have never coveted a bag so much as we do Rebecca’s colourful Fendi one. This style-smart lady has mastered a fashionista take on preppy – injecting bold colours...
Zandile Blay-Amihere, Dr. Richard Boateng, Jacqueline Shaw and Sharon Siriboe named as panellists for Ghana Fashion & Design Week’s educative seminars…..
Posted on 05:54 by kumar
GHANA FASHION & DESIGN WEEK ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FREE INSPIRATIONAL SEMINARS TO TAKE PLACE DURING THE FASHION & DESIGN WEEK EVENT ON THE 5th & 6TH OCTOBER 2012. GHANA FASHION & DESIGN WEEK ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FREE INSPIRATIONAL SEMINARS TO TAKE PLACE DURING THE FASHION & DESIGN WEEK EVENT ON THE 5th & 6TH OCTOBER 2012.Accra, Ghana (26 August 2012) – Ghana Fashion & Des...
Sunday, 26 August 2012
33 ♥ Things Ghanaian Parents Say... when very upset …
Posted on 14:33 by kumar
Some of the sayings below….“You can talk but you can't even wash your panties”“sleepover? what is sleepover?”“Every Blessed day, I have to talk and talk and talk.” “You’ve got a Slumberland bed here, you want to go and sleep on someone’s floor, -sleep in a sleeping bag on the floor, -and you’ve got a bed here -nonsense”“Are you mad”“You This Girl” “Shame on y...
The Spirit: ‘Awurade Kasa’ by Cindy Thompson
Posted on 12:55 by kumar
Thanks to ‘African The Fire’ for uploading this wonderful hymn. Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JqE7-SzUas&feature=rela...
Saturday, 25 August 2012
Photographer and former Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana, Peter DiCampo talks northern Ghana and electricity to Guernica Mag…..
Posted on 07:23 by kumar
**The following eye opening piece is taken from Guernica Mag and makes for very interesting reading….Be inspired to do something….Title: Off the Grid -Glenna Gordon interviews Peter DiCampoBy Glenna Gordon date: June 15, 2011A photographer and former Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana observes the beauty of the dark and the politics of electricity. (With video.) Photography is a record...
Is Ghana / Africa still the white man’s burden? Or are we standing on our own feet?
Posted on 06:27 by kumar
The following comes courtesy of ’The fanzine’ and makes for very interesting reading… Title: Just So Stories: Stories We Tell About Africa (And Those We Don’t)G. Pascal Zachary24.01.11 Perhaps more than any other part of the world, outsiders have tended to treat sub-Saharan Africa as a blank canvas on which to project their own hopes and fears, logics and irrationalities. For 150...
Friday, 24 August 2012
International Make-up artist Claire De-Graft is named as head make-up artist for Ghana Fashion & Design Week (GDFW)…..
Posted on 21:43 by kumar
Make-up: Claire De-GraftModel: Soraya KhalilPhotographer: Akwasi photography***All images courtesy of Claire De-Graft…..Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Beginning early next month, the professional outfit behind GFDW (Ghana Fashion & Design Week) decamp to Accra, Ghana and I’m sooo excited… It feels like a lifetime ago when I first posted a piece about said event -and since...
Chocolate Legacy / Chocolate Fountain Ghana: offering the best in chocolate feasts…
Posted on 21:35 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Are you planning an elegant event in Ghana? Are you at a lost for a wedding gift for your BFF -who’s getting married in Ghana this fall? Why not reserve one of Chocolate Fountain Ghana’s uber yummy white chocolate fountains? Or if you prefer -their milk chocolate flow or coloured chocolate flow? For more information visit Chocolate Fountain Ghana ...
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
The latest from Ghandour Cosmetics Ltd (Ghana)….
Posted on 11:14 by kumar
BO-16 Oil Moisturizer & Hair Lotion drenches thirsty, dry and damaged hair with lost nutrients. This deep penetrating, enriched moisturizer helps weak and damaged hair become strengthened and helps styles look fresh and hold longer. Great for the whole family to use!Baby Girl Baby Oil moisturizes baby's delicate skin and helps protect from dryness, great for baby massage and...
Food: Shebrews offering the discerning diner a new take on traditional Ghanaian cuisine….
Posted on 01:24 by kumar
Ga Kenkey with Leslyn special chicken wings with meko…“Our yam balls.................come try” “Try our brownies with nuts or coconut"“Don’t sit at home and drool, just go to SheBrews -Call us now on 0307033219/0208787248"Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Celebrity favourite Shebrews' is a restaurant and high end catering service based in Accra, Ghana...
Monday, 20 August 2012
Ashiakie Momo, Ghana’s first celebrity make-up artist……
Posted on 08:45 by kumar
Voted one of Ghana Rising’s Best dressed, the ever fabulous Andréa Manuela Giaccaglia looks divine with her make-up by Ashiakie Momo....(Photograph was shot by Nii https://www.facebook.com/pages/NII-Djarbeng-Photography/150029891765303) Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah with her make-up done by Ashiakie Momo.... Ashiakie Momo does Model and TV presenter Deborah Vanessa...
Sunday, 19 August 2012
Ghana Rising’s Top Ten Fashion *Pieces/Moments* of 2012.…
Posted on 07:35 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Regular readers of Ghana Rising know all about my love of all things made or inspired by people of Ghanaian origin. And while I love most of the things I write about here on Ghana Rising Blog, I really do folks; -there are some things, pieces and moments that have really, really, touched, moved and effected me with regards to fashion -and are as follows. Note, there...
Fashion: Maame Yaa and Jojo Abot for Lem Daashi
Posted on 06:29 by kumar
Maame Yaa Jojo Abot “Love colour, prints and style? Lem Daashi is the brand for you! Our items are affordable and of great quality made to make you stand out. With a beautiful blend of african prints and fabrics our items are made with love straight from Ghana, West Africa so Go ahead.. indulge ;-) Lem Daashi- Rock It Your Way” Lem Daashi I used to have...
Saturday, 18 August 2012
Fashion: My LuxeClothes Boutique
Posted on 06:35 by kumar
"My LuxeClothes is a shop that offers clothes and accessories from well known international high street brands as well as locally made clothes from african prints(AfroLuxe)." My LuxeClothes Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: One of the loveliest fashion boutiques in Accra, Ghana -offering a fabulous collection of delectable on-trend pieces made from...
Thursday, 16 August 2012
Ghana Rising Hearts Nana Agyapong: -The Nomadic Filmmaker……
Posted on 06:54 by kumar
“On a random day, I meet with my Friend Parris Harris on the boardwalk with a camera, our attempt was to highlight my "eccentric" Style, Viola.” Nana “a montage from my inspirational trip back to Ghana.” Nana***An evocative and beautiful and indeed, -inspirational film, well done Nana Agyapong. I’m thinking, if after watching that tenacious girl on the bicycle, -the Ghanaian...
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Ruby Amanfu sings the American national anthem at the Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankee game…
Posted on 04:54 by kumar
https://www.facebook.com/#!/rubyamanfu Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1djB7V2oek&feature=player_embedde...
Monday, 13 August 2012
Ghana Hearts Y'akoto
Posted on 20:31 by kumar
Jennifer Akoto Kieck Yaa aka Y'akoto is a beautiful Ghanaian-German singer. Uber new to Ghana Rising -Y'akoto’s sunshine on a hazy summer's day jazzy music is sooo lush... We’re also loving her style… Now big fans of Y'akoto’s music and style, Ghana Rising will endeavor to keep its beady eyes on our new style crush and keep you posted but in the meantime -do keep up with all...
Words of Wisdom: Rachael Williams
Posted on 20:06 by kumar
"Ghana was amazing! I was there shooting and modelling for a few weeks. I loved everything about Ghana, the customs and the people were so similar to that of Jamaica so I felt very much at home. I have more assignments in Ghana next month and I can't wait to return."Rachael Williams ( British/Jamaican model Rachael is the face of Sika / Bow Boutique, Ghana) &nb...
Object of Desire: ‘Clara’ Ankara Peep-Toe Wedges by MO SAÏQUE
Posted on 19:56 by kumar
Cost: £240.00You can order a pair of the must-have Clara’s via: http://www.mo-saique.com/Collection-Shoes/c1_3/p108/Clara/product_info.html Any questions? Please email: shop@mo-saique....
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Singers Mýa and Michelle Williams to Design for Nina Baksmaty’s Koshie O fashion label with some proceeds going to Charity…
Posted on 08:52 by kumar
Title: Mýa and Michelle Williams Add Designer to Their Resumes By: Contessa Wills Mýa and Michelle will design new collections for Ghanaian clothing brand Koshie O as a part of “The Koshie O Woman” campaign. The campaign celebrates strong, confident, independent women who possess the ability to multi-task while remaining fashionable. The singers...
TSAR Asia's Spring/Summer 2012 'The Accra' Collection...
Posted on 07:03 by kumar
Material: African wax fabric from Ghana with genuine leather insoles and soles “Ghana is an inspiring land. At every inch of the land you could feel the vibration, the harmonious spirit emanated by various tribes that made up its vast society and of course, the well-preserved heritage and folk arts. Due to the natural charm, as well as its magical appeal, I have decided to...
Luxe: Emefa Jewellery -Accra, Ghana…
Posted on 06:53 by kumar
The Emefa Jewellery’s building in Accra.. Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: I feel that once a young lady hits 21 years of age, -she must start investing in or treating herself to *real things* -and at the top of this list -is real silver then gold jewellery. Because a box full of custom jewellery is a box full of custom jewellery -and a whole load of junk -as far as...
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Cars: Auto Jewelling - Ghana
Posted on 16:41 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: for some reason I can’t upload Auto Jewelling car services film clips from YouTube. it’s a shame because they go a long way to showing you the fabulous work that team Auto Jewelling are doing for car lovers in Ghana.. Thus, do check out their website and watch the film clips there…More Info:The Autojewelling polishing service is 4 to 7 stage detailing proc...
Objects of Desire: Leather and Ankara Print Koko Totes by Oheneba Design…
Posted on 16:07 by kumar
These must-have Hermes’ Birkin looking bags by Oheneba Design are sooo lush. Made with real soft leather and Ghanaian wax print cloths and lace, -they are most definitely one of my favourite objects of desire to date… Price: $800 For more information about Oheneba Design or to purchase the above delectable Koko Totes visit: http://www.ohenebags.c...
Adjoa Acquah of Joansu JewelleryPosted on July 3, 2012 Adjoa Acquah is the creative director behind the luxury jewellery label, Joansu Jewellery, which launched its capsule collection in October 2011. Her conception of beauty, evident in the classic yet daring Joansu design style, is shaped by a childhood spent between the elegance and conservatism of Austria and the loud, bold...
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Ghana Rising’s Top High-Fashion Models 2012.…
Posted on 11:52 by kumar
Akos Asumadu-Sakyi -London Akos Asumadu-Sakyi in Pride’s April 2011 fashion editorial *** I love Akos Asumadu-Sakyi. I love her soft high fashion, smooth, sleek good looks; and when I was working on my magazine -before it all went pear shaped (it will happen soon I hope), the only model I wanted for the cover was Akos, -and hope that this can still happen someday . Anyway, Akos u...
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Photography: Ghana by David Harrison
Posted on 15:28 by kumar
I love that David Harris has managed to capture the spirit of the village above in this mutual ‘intrigue’ between himself and his subjects. You can just image how exotic David Harris must have appeared to the children, -and how his being there must have caused such a buzz, -all beautifully captured in their faces. I also love that his subjects connected with him and his...
What are Ghanaian Celebrities saying on twitter today?
Posted on 13:40 by kumar
Kaakie You can check out my feature on #GhanaGlam magazine here folks. Thanks http://www.ghanaglam.com/testing/2012/08/01/rocking-the-ghanaian-music-scene-one-on-one-with-kaakie-the-queen-diva/ …” http://www.twitter.com/KaakieGH Sarkodie“Pizza and burger .... Killing em speakers.”http://twitter.com/sarkodie Mario Ballotelli“Follow Micah Richards official account....
Hot Blog Alert: Lorraine Boating’s Melon Cross Food Blog
Posted on 11:25 by kumar
"If you’re wondering what the first two pictures are, they are litchi. Incredibly pretty and weird looking at the same time. The exterior is removed to reveal a white fleshy and juicy fruit. Oranges! Rich in vitamin C.Our tree at home has been bearing a lot of fruit lately and once we collected a bucketfull of the fruit, my brother and I proceeded to squeeze them I’ve alw...
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