Santoku Restaurant and Bar

Stylish Japanese Dining Arrives in Accra








The booming city of Accra has welcomed its first high-end sushi restaurant, Santoku Restaurant and Bar, this summer. The Gorgeous Group developed the concept behind Santoku, while the interior has been designed by Hubert de Givenchy. “Santoku has set an extremely high standard for guest food and drink experience in West Africa” says Robbie Bargh,

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Objects of Desire: MystiQue’s Clutches

Price: GHc 30.00 each

Contact: http://mystiqueclothing.getafricaonline.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MystiQueclothing




More Info:Contacts:- boateng.kobe@gmail.com
Tel: 0244889225
Stockists-Kappa Shop east Legon and Neeni's Gallery Heritage Alisa Hotel, North Ridge.

Description
Bags, Clutches, Slippers and Shoes with the African Touch.
To order inbox or email me on boateng.kobe@

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dhk’s future plans for Accra….....

 



The
Accra Waterfront initiative is a significant mixed use development on
the coastline of Accra which aims to create an attractive resort style
urban node. It is a private sector initiative that has the potential to
become a catalytic development and transform the area into a new,
vibrant mixed use community.
This exciting nodal project will
thrive on private sector

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The African Regent launches its first fashion Pop-up Shop on Thursday 27th September at 6:30pm……

 




The
African Regent is launching its first ever African and Cosmopolitan
Design Pop-up Shop. They pop up for two weeks, and then vanish for the
appearance of a brand new set! A popular international concept, pop-up
shops have caught the fancy of Ghana’s major and upcoming fashion
designers who are adopting the trend to create hype for their brands.
Fortnightly, commencing

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Woodin’s Nation is coming, are you ready...

"The Nation is almost here. At 12 midnight 25.09.2012 all our loyal fans will be the first to know all about the Nation." Woodin


Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Founded in 1985, Woodin is probably the most recognised textile manufacturer in Ghana -and has, over the years been celebrated for its youthful fashion collection.



Woodin’s 100%

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Ghana Rising Hearts Omega Inkoom

 



























Jet setting, globetrotter Omega Inkoom is a make up artist, wife of Black Star’s Samuel Inkoom, mother of two, an entrepreneur and founder of Kink Unisex Beauty Parlour and co-owner of Smooth-Link Mineral Water -and is about to go stellar…



More than a wag, Omega Inkoom is an all out fashionista who’s style is beloved by her army of fans -and Ghana Rising

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Why not take a cruise on Villa Monticello’s ‘Ohemaa LXI’ luxury yacht on your next visit to Ghana….

 


















 





 























Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: So it getting to that time of the year -when you start thinking about what to buy for the love of your life this Christ [mas] Birthday… well don’t stress, -as always I’ve found the best [ever] present!!!

Why not treat that special somebody to a cruise on Ghana Rising’s fave boutique hotel, Villa

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Must Read: Duke Tagoe's ‘What The People Say In Ghana’ Blog....

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Duke Tagoe’s ‘What The People Say In Ghana’ is a revolutionary blog that must be read daily…



The real deal, Duke Tagoe gets to the heart of the matter by talking to the folks on the streets of Accra and prints out their words/stories verbatim…



A real eye opener, I find myself moved, angry and itching to do something -but what to do when you don’t have Chinese

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Filmmaker: Julius Amedume

Interview with Ghanaian-British filmmaker Julius Amedume and review of four of his short films




Posted on November 21, 2011





This year on my way from the Port Harcourt airport to Yenagoa to the Africa Movie Academy Awards, I was lucky enough to get to sit beside thoughtful Ghanaian-British filmmaker Julius Amedume, whose film Precipice (2010) had been nominated for best

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Ghana Rising Hearts Ashanti Brazil….

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: I stumbled across a fabulous write up about Monaco based fashion designer Annabel Kwateng via Madeka Panchoo’s must-read ‘Afro Boudoir’ blog (http://afroboudoir.com/) -and now I’m a huge fan of Ms Kwateng’s Ashanti Brazil label…

Beautifully crafted sexy dresses inspired by the buzz of Rio de Janeiro, -this Afro-Brazilian fashion brand incorporates ‘Tribal Chic’

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Legends and Legacy Ball 2012.......

 




Nana Ama McBrown
Wow….just check out the ever beautiful Ghanaian actress Nana Ama McBrown at the Legends and Legacy Ball 2012 looking slimmer (lucky girl) and absolutely fabulous…good for her..




　



KWABENA AGYEKUM - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING GHANA)

 

 










The ever stylish Mr Kwesi Amoafo Yeboah, 2008 independent presidential candidate on the right

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Menaye Donkor-Muntari is the face of Ghanaian Fashion and Textile House Printex.....

 



　

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: as you all know, I’ve stopped writing about non-Ghanaian makers of African wax print cloths or non Ghanaian wax print cloths -in favour of our very own ‘dieing’ kind. Thus I got very excited when I found out via Ghana Rising fave, Menaye Donkor-Muntari’s fan page that she is now the face of Ghanaian fashion and textile House -Printex!!!! And I’m really

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GFDW (Ghana fashion & Design Week) & Lifestyle Tourism Campaign collaborate to bring us the best in Luxury Tourism in Ghana….

GHANA FASHION & DESIGN WEEK
FASHION and LIFESTYLE TOURISM CAMPAIGN in GHANA.
A LifeStyle Tourism Campaign from a fashion perspective featuring the City of of Accra by Day and Night.

Features:
Scenes with models at Accra Polo Club and Restaurant Lounge Bar IL Cavaliere Pazzo.
Models sets off in a silver Porsche Cayenne courtesy of Porsche Centre Accra.

Ghana boasts a mixture of

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The Most Beautiful Women of Ghanaian Origin 2012

 
1) Aba (Kate Menson) -Model /M-Net Face of Africa 2008 http://www.zone-models.com












2) Akos Asumadu-Sakyi -Model (http://www.d1models.com/)








3) Ruby Tandoh -Model Dutch/Ghanaian http://www.models1.co.uk








4) Melissa Amankwah -Offshore Ship Broker http://twitter.com/caramel_cookies








5) Cherelle Quartey-Cofie -Model
Photo Credit: © Aubrey Fagon (https://

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Fashion’s Next Big Thing: VOY by Vesta Okyere-Yeboah…..

  






















“The Voy label epitomises timeless 'investment' pieces, easily transitioning from smart daywear to elegant eveningwear, in hand picked, quality fabrics and classic colours.Taking inspiration form the best of haute couture of the 40's, 50's and the iconic Audrey Hepburn, Voy's focus is tailored fit with contemporary detailing whilst the finish remains key.” Vesta

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Objects of Desire: Jewellery by Le Chic Unique….

 





Black and Gold Spiked earrings by Le Chic Unique -£6.50


 

 

 


Ankara Bamboo Earrings (customised earrings with African Ankara fabric) -£7.50



　





 
Black and Gold Spiked earrings with black chain by Le Chic Unique -£6.99

　




“I pride myself on making and providing one of a kind pieces of jewllery with beautiful designs and collections of unique, funky, qurky and kitch

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Ghana Rising Hearts Jamie Baah-Mensah

Looking for some info on uber mysterious beautiful high fashion model Ruby Tandoh, I happily stumbled upon Ghana Rising’s new man crush -Jamie Baah-Mensah on Models1 model agency website…



Currently on Models1’s New Faces board, I’m predicting big things for this gorgeous young man -and hope to see him -also on the catwalks of Ghana, -maybe at the upcoming GFDW (Ghana

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Objects of Desire: 54 Kingdoms’ Sankofa Leather Travel Bags….

*Note, I got in touch with Kwaku Awuah about the above offer and this is what he had to say... “They can be ordered now at a discounted price. After September 6, it will go to regular retail price. But the site will be down until our official launch on September 8. I hope that makes sense.” -Its makes perfect sense…



　

Sankofa Travel Bags from 54 Kingdoms on Vimeo.http://vimeo.com/

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Is beautiful fashion model Ruby Tandoh of Ghanaian origin?

I know model Ruby Tandoh isn’t your average looking Ghanaian, but I was wondering if anyone can shed some light -as to whether she has some Ghanaian ancestry or not?



Only, all the Tandohs I’ve ever meet -have all been Ghanaian, plus I have meet enough people of Ghanaian origin with a quarter drop of Ghanaian blood in them to know that greeny-blue eyed model -Ruby may well have some

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Music: Kwame & The Uptown Shake Down

“As diverse and kinetic as the city they call home, Kwame & the Uptown Shakedown have been perfecting their unique blend of soulful rock n’roll since they formed in 2008. A true product of New York City, their music reflects the passion, the energy and the sounds of the city. They stand out - as a multicultural, multigenerational collective whose influences span soul, blues, classic

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Beauty Bank -Accra’s go to salon of choice…

　



Note of caution -this sexy fierce look is not for everyone -but really suits this lady..and she looks fab.

 

 









Beauty Bank’s Remi and Brazilian partial weaves collection look soft and feminine and elegant…






Beauty bank Wet and Wavy Indian hair….


 

 

 









 



Beauty Bank Invisible part weave










Beauty Bank beautiful glossy black loose braids



Paulina

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Ghana Rising Hearts Simone Tetteh...

　





Five Days, Five Looks, One Girl: Simone Tetteh
As Bookings Associate at Vogue my primary responsibilities consist of casting the hairstylists and makeup artists for our photo shoots. In order to do this well, I like to meet the artists in person, especially the up-and-comers, to get a sense of their personalities, learn about their aesthetic, and most importantly, check out their

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