The Rising Star 'Kingsley Ushie'

Extraordinary but legend in the making that’s all we can say about this young and talented man Kingsley Ushie.

From Cross Rivers State Nigeria, born and raised in Lagos with wonderful talent both on the runway and sketching of designs.

Today our model focus is on Kingsley “The rising star” just 19 but he has carved a niche   for himself after the Arise Magazine Fashion Week in Lagos Nigeria. Who would have thought  this multi-talented  young man  who came to Arise as an observer will get this far in such a short period of time. However, he walked the ramp with the likes of Sebastian Sauve, Dudley and other super models who were present at the event.

@AMFW 2012

Call him 19 but I can bet you that this lil wiz can make the fashion industry in Nigeria vibrant with his sketches.

Kingsley started sketching in 2011 after his elder sister bought a fabric and no ides of what to do with it, young Kinsley came to her rescue only if her sister will pay him N200 to get Noodles, after that sketch, advice started coming from his family and loved ones.

Thanks to his sister for bringing that fabric called “Ankra”. Since then Kingsley has about 500 hundred sketches in his kitty.

Signed with Isis Models this young man is ready to rule his world.  Hopefully we can see him on the ramps of London, New York, Paris, Johannesburg and Cape Town and come in August we hope to see him in London at the Africa Fashion Week London.

Moreover, we say Africa is the world’s next destination.

Happy Birthday to the Rising Star | Imade Ogbewi | Winner of the Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011

Happy Birthday to a young Nigeria who had made not just ISIS models proud but Africa as a continent….HAPPY BIRTHDAY IMADE IGBEWI! We at CatwalkExtra we salute you!

Imade @ Africa Fashion Week Jo'burg and Arise Magazine Fashion Week

The Making Of The Next Super Model “Imade Ogbewi”

Imade

She is surely a combination of beauty we can authoritatively declare that she has potential of becoming a world-class model and one of the best world. Apart from having a great body and a cute classic face, which makes her a gladiator while on the catwalk, she is versatile, sexy, confident, fresh, mature and unique.

She uses her sexy eyes to achieve anything in a picture while her confidence helps her to glow in depiction, Imade has never belittled by any setting, however big and elaborate.

Her body we discovered is delicate and right for her job as a model with her well shaped lags. She has perfect face features, which blends with her beauty and her extraordinary eyes to give her an ideal character.

Her smiles are not fake but, cute and always present a massage of warmth.

One will surely fine her perfect bone structure, good cheekbones and jaw line irresistible. She has a good walk, which is not just a strut but, very versatile.

Her strong personality separates her from most of her peers. She is not just a model, who is bubbly or clueless but, has good sense of humor.

At the Africa Fashion Week Jo’burg in South Africa Imade was amazing and liked by the audience.

This young and aspiring Nigerian is working hard to become one of the greatest that ever lived. She wants to outperform and even over-take the feats achieved by great models such as Naomi Campbell and our own Agbani Darego, who was once rated as the most beautiful woman in the World.

She is hot and also want to surpass the achievements of models such as Gisele, Karoline, Cindy, Tyra Banks, Hana Soukupova, Vlada and Tatiana.

Imade is Nigeria finesse any day any time.

   

Ciara Makes African Print Her Style

Shoes (Asos.com) Clutch (Asos.com) Bracelet (Nordstrom.com)  African print Skirt (Eshe & Dalia)

 This is what I think Miss Ciara should wear the day she decides to step out in print.  the last years Ciara has really worked on her image and tried to move a bit away from her tomboy-ish looks. She has a beautiful body and she's not afraid to show it. We know she loves everything short from skirts to shorts shorts. So this skirt from Eshe and Dalia (only 30 Euros) paired with a white shirt with black lapels would absolutely work on her curvacious body. By the way any of you fashionistas can also rock this look by clicking on the items above

Rapper Nas Rocking Akara Big Time

Nas rocking Akara big time

Rapper Nas aka God SON was the top of the world about his new upcoming collection, tenth studio album "Life Is Good" and his new outlook on life after splitting with singer and wife Kelis. The photo-shoot was styled by stylist to the stars June Ambrose. As soon as I saw this picture I know he was rocking an African print shirt and was praying to God that it was from an actual African designer. After a few minutes of digging I found out that the shirt was actually by designer Woolrich Woolen Mills. I really love the shirt on Nas.

It seems like he has not aged one bit. He looks like the same guy from 10 years ago.

 This shirt sells for a cool $195. What do you think about the look? Yay or next?

Mimi Lee London to Unveil its Showroom in Lagos this Saturday – Exclusive Details & Watch their Summer 2012 Collection TV Ad

Lagos fashionistas get your purses and your sky high stilettos ready for the official showroom launch of UK Based fashion brand – Mimi Lee London in Lekki, Lagos.

The fab event will kick off with a red carpet session at 12 Noon, then guests will head to Auto Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos for an exclusive VVIP Party, where they will be entertained by raves of the moment – Davido, Chuddy K and Moblow and also sip on personalized Mimi Lee cocktails courtesy of Olmeca Tequila.

The brain behind the fashion house/its creative director - Mimi Hassan, is one designer who can proudly say some of the top Nigerian celebrities and socialites including Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, Goldie, Tiwa Savage and Eku Edewor. Many more have won her outfit and she promises that the showroom launch will be an exciting event for all.

This event is strictly by invitation, to attend, simply send an E-mail to abayomiusim@london.com. So call, text or ping your friends about all details and be sure to arrive early as there will be lots of camera men present to snap you and your friends in your stylish outfits.

TV Ad for MIMI LEE LONDON LAUNCH:

See you all there!

Date: Saturday 26th May 2012

Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM

Venue: 97, Ladipo Omotosho Cole Street off Mobolaji Johnson (Omorinle Johnson), Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos

The Rise of A Super Model: Nneka Edozie!

Nneka

Born in Holland both parents from Nigeria, it not every time you come across a female model standing tall and elegant at 6’1” an embodiment of pose, comportment, elegance and an aura of royalty.

Nneka is the picture that jumps to your mind when shopping for that charming face with class to grace your outfit on the runway.

This delectable hanger will give Tyra Banks a run for her money, this raw beauty is a catwalk personified.  

Nneka graceful smiles were best described by her peers “That her smile alone can make a lion smile.” Recently sign with Isis International a modeling agency in Nigeria, South Africa and New York is no doubt a good step for her career as a model.

At this year’s Africa Fashion Week London her name indeed will be in the lips of every fashion devotee. Come 3-4 of August 2012!