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If I were you I'd check out their sound cloud: http://m.soundcloud.com/benin-city immediately.
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Wednesday 3 July 2013
Kenema x Benin City
Today a very cool band called Benin City did a photoshoot for Clash Magazine. Here is a behind the scenes look of the band members in pieces from our forthcoming Interlude collection.
Sunday 21 April 2013
Interlude
I exhale with excitement as we are finally shooting a new (capsule) collection next Sunday. The collection is called 'Interlude' as it is a kinda in between collection's collection which is for women and men. It clean and simple, I hope you like it. I'm proud of it and also proud to say the hiatus is over!!
Can I get a 'We tank God' in a generic West African accent please?
Here is a little snap shot of what's coming.
Peace, Love & Unity
Xx KenemaGirl
Can I get a 'We tank God' in a generic West African accent please?
Here is a little snap shot of what's coming.
Peace, Love & Unity
Xx KenemaGirl
Sunday 7 April 2013
Old photo's.
I was looking for some pictures yesterday and came across many Kenema memories so thought I'd post them. A little distraction whilst the new collection samples are being made.
Tuesday 1 January 2013
EVENT - MAP - Sierra Leone: New Year, Big Business
At some point in 2011 (I think) I met Lyande Kaikai, she is a wonderfully inspiring young woman who is as passionate about Sierra Leone and pan African development as I am. She has set up a company called My African Passport (MAP). The company is like a one stop shop for business across Africa. Lyande is a Salone titi (Sierra Leonean woman) so of course her first destination is SL.
The first MAP event of 2013 is on 10th January and I am guest speaking! Come down find out about business in Sierra Leone, there is more to the country than Diamonds and Iron. I think the beaches in Sierra Leone are just as valuable as an diamond or gold. The artisans in Sierra Leone are skilled and ready, this is an opporunity to see what SL has to offer... or come and listen to me!
There will also be presentations from some very interesting and knowledgable people.
THERE ARE ONLY 4 TICKETS LEFT! Book yours here.
Wishing you a Happy 2013!
xx @KenemaGirl
Wednesday 5 December 2012
Pattern party
Last week I accompanied my friend Roses to Rhonda Drakeford's pattern party. It was v cool and we all had to wear pattern's, it was only right that our patterns were KENEMA!!
Here is an image from the party...
Ps google Rhonda she has a v cool shop full of African loveliness!!
Big love,
KenemaGirl xx
Here is an image from the party...
Ps google Rhonda she has a v cool shop full of African loveliness!!
Big love,
KenemaGirl xx
Sunday 23 September 2012
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Time to be about it #CleanUpSalone
Image in support of making positive changes in Sierra Leone and boosting national pride.
Video: http://youtu.be/
Petition: http://chn.ge/Q5aony
Cartoon by: Akindele T M Decker
Concept by: Tamu Kenema and Pamilerin Beckley
Video: http://youtu.be/
Petition: http://chn.ge/Q5aony
Cartoon by: Akindele T M Decker
Concept by: Tamu Kenema and Pamilerin Beckley
I will write a proper blog post regarding this later for now click the links!
Many thanks x
Wednesday 29 August 2012
My darlings x
My sister x
View from Funkia
Goderich
Lumley (my family)
2 darlings xx
No.2 River Beach
No.2 River Beach
No.2 River Beach
These are images from my trip to Sierra Leone - although it was raining season and the rain is mad I loved it, wish I was still there. Despite the grey it was warm and the beaches were gorge (except Lumley which was actually a hot mess and needs cleaning NOW!)
xx @KenemaGirl
Posing for pictures is not for me unless it involves prosecco!
Images from a course I did with Denise Brown... blog post to follow... posing for pics is very CRINGE!
xx @KenemaGirl
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Saturday 5 May 2012
Fuzzy Logic Baby “Drunk Man’s Speech” the track is dope, the video is humorously fly and there is a dope model rocking Kenema!
Monday 20 February 2012
Monday 23 January 2012
Monday 21 November 2011
THE FIRST LADY CHRISTMAS FAYRE (and First Anniversary!)
The First Lady Fayre press release
The First Lady is back with its third installment of the First Lady Fayre. This event is a double celebration, marking their first anniversary and second Christmas Fayre! The First Lady Fayre is a unique retail extravaganza showcasing a range of products, goods and services from female creative entrepreneurs. In addition to this we have live performances from some fantastic musicians and workshops focused on developing your business/ business idea and wellbeing (this includes two Zumba classes!).
This latest shopping event, which follows our two previous successful events, features retail stands from over fifteen of London’s finest independent and emerging brands including, fashion, hair and beauty, art and yummy cakes! In terms of music we bring you “The Blackout Sessions” live acoustic sets from some super fly UK talent including Sherry Davis (http://www.myspace.com/sherrysherrydavis ), Ash Catch’em (http://www.ashcatchem.com/ ), Lekhem (http://leklane.blogspot.com/ ) and more to be confirmed please check out our website for updated information.
We have some excellent workshops that will enable you to grow your creative business, look at the way you view yourself and have fun:
Jennifer Williams-Baffoe of Willbaforce - Are you ready for retail?
Jennifer is a business consultant for creative businesses, she lectures at Central St Martin's College and London College of Fashion. Jennifer has been involved in a number of initiatives throughout her career including organising creative events for the mayor of London's office and The Brick Lane Festival.
Yvonne Witter of Ampod - Effective business plans
Ampod Business Consulting & Training provides services to develop and sustain organisations in the Private, Public and Third sector. Ampod offer a range of customised services especially designed for micro businesses and SMEs.
Body Gossip are a registered charity campaigning and challenging the common distorted images we create about what our bodies should look like.
Handle your Heels by Maxine Griffiths:
Maxine is the founder of The Platform Creative Arts and Entertainment. Maxine and her team have developed a series of workshops & tuition classes designed to enable the individual to become refined & active within the fashion & entertainment industries.
The First Lady organisers, Tamu Thomas and Sonia Meggie aim to continue to support deserving projects in Africa. During this event we are collecting pre-loved books, toys, stationary, clothing etc for children aged 3 – 10 yrs to send to Heaven's Gate Nursery in Majay Town Sierra Leone. The items MUST be in GOOD condition. Heaven’s Gate is an infant and nursery school established by a local pastor that feels passionate about educating local children. The First Lady would like to support Heaven’s Gate by sending the items listed above to Heaven’s Gate.
If you have any of the listed items we would be very grateful if you could bring them to the event so that we can ship them to Sierra Leone. You’ll be helping the environment whislt supporting others!
The items donated will not end up on a market stall in Sierra Leone. They will be hand delivered in February to ensure the safe delivery of the items. It will also serve as an opportunity to catch up with the two girls we have provided scholarships for at The Holy Rosary School in Kenema, Sierra Leone.
We welcome you to come together and celebrate our first year at The Rag Factory just of London’s famous Brick Lane. Join us for some festive shopping, learn from some phenomenal women and network while being entertained. We guarantee that you will leave feeling inspired.
For up to date information and interviews of the brands/ acts featuring in the event please log on to www.thefirstlady.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @TheFirstLadyLDN
The First Lady
Sunday 18th December 2011
11 - 6pm
The Rag Factory,
16 – 18 Heneage Street
London
E1
Off Brick Lane
The line up for the First Lady Christmas Fayre includes:
Fashion:
Jewellery:
Hair and Skincare:
Candles:
Gift cards:
Art:
Food:
Music - The First Lady presents, "The Black Out Sessions" no frills just great music stripped bare.
Zumba:
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
Under 16's free
info@thefirstlady.org.uk
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Mayamiko Inspired Fundraising Fashion Show, Music and More!
Mayamiko Trust in collaboration with Slaves of the Extraordinary presents a night of emerging fashion, music, ground breaking performance and a hell of a good time. Join us for an inspiring and entertaining evening, an extraordinary collaboration that will result in a charity night like no other.
Lauren Solomon for SLAVES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY
MIA by Mia Nisbet
Fair+TRUE
Bestow Elan
Christi Sanders
Kenema
Listen, feel and taste the wonderful cocktail of emerging musicians, DJs and dancers including E.I.C Dance Theatre, Michelle Cade and Catwalk music by Jakub Gaudasinski.
Mayamiko Trust continues its work in helping people lift
themselves out of poverty and end injustice. We watch, we listen, we learn, we act. Through skills training, education, nutrition, sanitation and fairer trade practices. Mayamiko works to support creative talents and turn them into sustainable activities. Mayamiko loves everyone, but has a special soft spot for the most vulnerable - women and children.
themselves out of poverty and end injustice. We watch, we listen, we learn, we act. Through skills training, education, nutrition, sanitation and fairer trade practices. Mayamiko works to support creative talents and turn them into sustainable activities. Mayamiko loves everyone, but has a special soft spot for the most vulnerable - women and children.
For more information, visit: www.mayamiko.org
Slaves Of The Extraordinary are a newly formed London based Creative Collective. They are a team of highly skilled creatives joining forces to take you to the heights of forward thinking, imagination and creativity. Their talent, passion and creative integrity set them apart from the everyday. They value the environment and believe people should be treated ethically and fairly at every level within the design industry. Escape from normality and join them for what will be an explosion of creative energy, no short of extraordinary some would say….
For more information, visit: www.slavesoftheextraordinary.com
Mayamiko Trust is a UK registered charity. (Charity Number 1126126).
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