Nigerian Design Label FinAfrik presents “My Ethnic Valentine”

Get ready for a dose of FINAfrik! The self-described ethnic design label presents to you the maiden edition of its annual Valentine’s Day Collection christened “My Ethnic Valentine“.

The designer, Sophie Ajuonuma describes “My Ethnic Valentine” as refreshing, traditional yet modern and a delight to the eyes. She also added that “ My Valentine collection is an annual event. It is a season for showing love and appreciation to loved ones; it is giving your ‘YOU’ to the one you love by putting on your best outfit and looking great. Beauty is what you see and appreciate. Body language is key.“

In designing the vibrant collection, she took into consideration different shapes and figures. In the process of doing that, she created baby doll dresses, draped skirts, peplum skirts and dresses and under bust shaped dresses that flatter the female shape. She also included chiffon maxi skirts, flowing dresses, blouses etc, for those who prefer a more graceful and elegant silhouette.

The male designs completely compliment their female counterparts in color and pattern accentuating the union in her design and the story she tell through them.

Photo Credit:

Photography: Kola Oshalusi
Styling and Creative Concept: Ezinne Chinkata
Hair and Make-Up: David Onyedike (MUD)
Female Model: Habiba Jilani
Male Model: Emeka Udeigwe for Beth Models

 Store Address: FINAfriq Designers, Shop F4-7, 4th floor, Mega Plaza, Idowu Martins Street, VI, Lagos.
 For more Information call: +234 8035408666, + 234 8103667214

Goldie's Record Label Realeases Official Statement "RIP Goldie"

Statement from the CEO of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe pictured above with the late singer

“With a deep sense of loss, we announce the shocking death of our darling music star, Goldie Harvey. Goldie, 31, died on Thursday after she complained of a severe headache shortly after her arrival from the United States where she went to witness the Grammy Award. She was rushed from her Park View, Ikoyi, Lagos residence to her official hospital, Reddington, Victoria Island, Lagos, where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival at exactly 7:30pm in the evening.

We consider this period a gloomy moment for us and the entire Nigerian music industry in view of the circumstance in which she passed away; the abundance of talent she exhibited in her short but eventful music career and the various opportunities her trip to the United States of America would have availed her. She is survived by her father, step- mother, brothers and sisters. We deeply sympathise with her family and fans all over the world and very grateful to all and sundry, especially, the vibrant Nigerian media for their concern and prompt reportage. We shall keep everybody informed as events unfold as we are devastated by the sudden loss.”

Goldie's remains has been deposited at the mortuary. RIP GOLDIE