Runway Liberia International Showcase Climax With A Bang

Designs by Angie H Couture

The backdrop for the biggest African/International fashion event Runway Liberia International Showcase was the historic Baltimore War Memorial Building in heart of downtown Baltimore. 9 top Liberian and International designers showcased their latest designs at this year’s event, one of the biggest fashion shows in the diaspora. This year’s fashion event which also marks the second edition of the event represents the latest trend and changes in Liberia as well as African/International fashion industry. Dr Jamal Harrison Bryant founder of Empowerment Temple Church and Community Activist, one of the events special VIP guest applauded an event of this magnitute coming into the city of Baltimore. He added the show focuses on bringing out fashion innovation and creativity among young Liberians and the world. He also briefed the audience that Liberia holds a special place to him because he added the Amecian Cooperative School in Liberia and still have strong ties to the country Liberia.

The event open up the Liberian National Anthem performed by former Miss Liberia in the U.S. Desiree Gibson and the U.S. National Anthem performed by International Girl Group - GudGud from Jacksonville, FL.

The event honored four distingushed Liberians that have contributed to the promotions of Liberian Fashion Industry on a global platform. The honorees were;

• ABRAHAM PELHAM - INTERNATIONAL COUTURE DESIGNER
• DOLLY BARNES - JEWELRY DESIGNER & EXPERT ON NATURAL DYES
• LEWINA DAVID - CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST & HAIR STYLIST
• TARLOH SAYEH - MASTER HAIR STYLIST

The hosts for the event were former model and owner of Angel's Lips Cosmetics - Lisa Togbah and Celebrity Chef Chauncy Yarngo.

Hosts: Lisa Togbah & Chauncy Yarngo

Over 80 top model showcase their amazing talents on the runway. Models from Avant Protege Model & Talent Agency and freelance models were all excited to be a part of this historic event. The official hair designs was provided by Empire Beauty School in Baltimore and headed by director of school Nicole Nichols. The official makeup team headed by Runway Liberia 2016 Director of Makeup and Owner of Beat Make Up School Roshe Anthony brought all the designers looks together:

Official Runway Liberia 2016 Make Up Team:

• Kayle C. Hopewell  IG: kaykardash_mua
• Sharika Blue FB: Sharika Blu
• Bre Tackett  IG: mua_brion
• Mimi Bela Dona Hill @dmvtoatlmua
• Frances Mua Laboy
• Latashia Dixon
• Angela Tatum
• Keonna Chantaz

Runway Liberia 2016 Showcasing Designers:

• Expression Liberia - Chris Collins
• 1847 & Co - Gbelley Taylor
• Angie H Couture - Angie Hoff
• Nubi Collection - Eli Nyamal Both
• J Wonyen Designs - Crystal Wonyen
• Yia're Designs - Aryea Kolubah
• Mr. Carlyle Collection - Carlyle William
• Semoner Designs - Mayietta Moore

For more information on Runway Liberia 2017 follow www.runwayliberia.com 

Some event images:

Photo Credits:

Hai Chang SG 

Gifted Handz Photography - Albert Kary ah

Matthew Vosseler

 

 

 

 

Liberian Youngest Musical Sensation 'Ziggy Ray' to Release New Single

Liberia youngest HipCo artist Ziggy Ray teams up the King of Liberia Gbema Music K-Zee Big Name to release an up tempo banger title " Baby Namah" releaseed unrer the Black Enzo Label. This song is sure to keep young and old folks on the floor. Ziggy sings this song in honor of his grandmother and grandmothers all over the world.

About Ziggy Ray
Duke Randy Loveland aka "Ziggy Ray" is the most talked about, young rapper in Liberia.

Duke was born May 29, 2009, to a Christian Household with strong disciplinary upbringing.

Currently raised by his grandmother who is a reverend and his father, a videographer and

Owner of an audio and video production company, Duke gets the best of both worlds.

As a student in school, Math and English are his favorite subjects, which probably expains why,

at his age his flow is very syncopated and clear. Though his talent had been discovered from birth, he officially started his road to stardom this year, 2016 when a video recording of his performance at a local school went viral instantly and completely catapulted his career.

 

Now deemed as, The Next Generation "Hipco King" or what he likes to call himself, The

Authentic Hipco Dream, Ziggy Ray has performed on over 20 shows.  With his debut single, Ziggy Ray (In The Building) popular in Liberia and in the Liberian diaspora he is currently working on his debut EP, accompanied by visuals as well.

 

Duke is a young boy with many talents and hobbies. He dances, makes beats and plays the drums in his grandmother's church.

He is just a joy to watch and listen to.

Former Top International/ Guinean Model Hawa Barry Diallo Launches Luxury Hair Extension Company

 

 

"We have put in years of research and travels to bring you the best hair Extensions at affordable prices. Every woman is a Queen and should feel like one. Our Hair Extensions will definitely make you feel like the beautiful Queens you are."

About Lux Queen Extensions
Lux Queen Extensions, is committed to providing their customers the best human hair the industry has to offer. They bring you 100% human hair with each bundle directly from a single source, which makes our hair the best grade and quality at the most affordableprice. Highly priced hair extensions do not necessarily make a hair the best quality, what guarantees the quality is the research, pride and time taken by owners at Lux Queen Extensions to find you the best. This a company by women for women, if we can not wear it, we will not sell it to you period!!!

100% human hair with each bundle directly from a single source, which makes our hair the best grade and quality; and we are bringing it to you at a very affordable rate. High price hair extensions does not necessarily make a hair the best quality, what guarantees the quality is the research, pride and time taken by us at Lux Queen Extensions to find you the best. 

Mrs. Hawa Barry Diallo

 

About The Owner

 

Hawa Barry - Diallo, commonly known as Hawa Barry hails from a beautiful country in West Africa known as the Republic of Guinea. A former models who's face has appeared on Target campaigns, Dudley Products, Essence Magazine, Ebony, Mademoiselle, Amina Magazine Cover ,just to name a few. Hawa stepped down from modeling years ago to start her family, she is a mother to two beautiful little angels 11 & 7 and resides in the U.S with her Husband and Kids. For more information on Hawa's modeling career go to website

 

Hawa Barry with Actor Danny Glover

 

To order Lux Queen Extensions log on to website www.luxqueenextensions.com or call 1-888-725-1008

Nollywood/Liberian Actor E Owusu Dahnsaw Say's I Do..........

After his successful run on The Next African Movie Star Reality show, E Owusu Dahnshaw is taking Nollywood by storm. Here are pictures from his recently shout movie in Benin, were he plays the leading man and say's I do.

E Owusu is now the the hottest new face in Nollywood is is booking lots of great roles. Be on the look for more big things from him.

Behind the Scene Photos From New Movie Starring E Owusu Dahnsaw - The Hidden Heir

 

Nollywood/Liberian Superstar E Owusu Dahnsaw

Nollywood/Liberian Movie Star E Owusu Dahnsaw snags another lead role in hot new Nollywood Movie "The Hidden Heir" with Co Star Ruth Kadiri.

 

Nollywood Superstar Ruth Kadiri

On Set

Be on the look for more from E Owusu Dahnsaw. For International Booking email jmkpublicist@gmail.com

LIBERIA MUSIC MAGAZINE TO BOARDEN LIBERIAN MUSIC INTERNATIONALLY

As African Music hits it all time high, with afro-pop artist Wizkid hit collaboration with #1 Hip Hop artist Drake being played all over the world, Liberian Music Industry sits in a perfect spot. Liberia is the only country on the continent of Africa with direct ties to the United States, this helps Liberian artists to easily articulate their music to the world at large. Liberian music is only lagging behind its fellow West African Country Nigerian because the country is over coming the years of civil war. Liberia Music Magazine serves as a Bi Annual publication that will introduce and promote Liberian Music to a global audience.

Liberia Music Magazine was created from the desire to reach out and help so many young Liberian creative people who have lofty dreams of becoming music superstars. Unfortunately, we observed that a lot of them fall under the pressure of trying to break into the industry and some get discouraged by the lack of acceptance and immediate success they hoped for, and so, let their dreams die.

Some in their desperation to be famous get involved in all sorts of shoddy arrangements without proper knowledge of how the industry works, and as a result, they get swindled and loose all faith.

Liberia Music Magazine will take a step further to ensure that more artists are given the opportunity to learn first-hand from industry heads because no man is an island or a fountain of knowledge all by himself.

The publication will provide an avenue where these upcoming artists will meet and get important information from WORDWIDE ARTIST MANAGERS, PRODUCERS, LABEL OWNERS, DJS, RADIO PRESENTERS, PUBLICISTS and other industry stake-holders.

The Maiden Edition of Liberia Music Magazine is schedule for Dec/Jan 16-17.

Rihanna Boost Sales For Puma In Time For Upcoming Major Sporting Events

Upcoming major sporting events including the European Championships in football, Copa América and the Olympics are boosting sales at Puma.

Kering-owned Puma said Friday its opening quarter net profit rose 4 percent to 25.8m euro, helped by improved sales in central Europe, strong performances in its footwear and women’s businesses, all underpinned by the “successful” launches of new products and marketing concepts.

The company cited strong sales boosted by “better product offer and improved consumer experience” in its stores, as well as expansion of new stores built with the new ‘Forever Faster’ store design.

“The first quarter of 2016 developed as we expected,” said Puma Chief executive Bjørn Gulden. “Both in our own retail and with our retail partners we see a continuous improvement.”

Puma shifted gears to boost womens market

In the early 2000s, Puma experienced tremendous growth in the lifestyle and fashion segment, but with as with all trends, tastes changes and Puma’s sales dwindled. Since Mr. Gulden’s appointment in 2013 he has worked to shift the company’s focus back to sports and performance, paying particular attention to female consumers.

Puma responded by contracting pop star Rihanna for a collaboration called Fenty x Puma, which debuted at New York Fashion Week earlier this year.
NPD Group data suggested that Rihanna was the most marketable of all ”big name celebrities”. Her resonance with consumers seems to have had an impact on Puma figures too, said NPD analyst Matt Powell.

“Many celebrities take months to lift a brand, if at all. In the case of Rihanna, the reaction was almost immediate,” he added.

Rihanna became Puma’s women’s creative director just over a year ago, helping the brand make inroads in the women’s market. That deal, and this summer’s Euro 2016 soccer tournament, will boost revenue in 2016, according to Berenberg analyst Zuzanna Pusz. Puma forecast sales this year will increase at a high single-digit rate, with gross margin expected to be the same as last year’s 45.5 percent.

Images: Puma Facebook
Source: Fashion United