Carmen Ejogo at "Cadillac Records" Premiere + Tidbits

The L.A. premiere of "Cadillac Records" brought out its all-star ensemble such as Jeffrey Wright, Beyonce Knowles, Columbus Short, Gabrielle Union, and Adrien Brody earlier this week. Grab Carmen Ejogo's look for less at the "Cadillac Records" L.A. Premiere...

Read the full blog post here.

Check out the full length trailer of "Cadillac Records" and a bonus clip below...

"Cadillac Records" trailer


Bonus clip: Beyonce as Etta James - "Church Bells" studio session with Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess.

Jeffrey Wright alongside his "Cadillac Records" castmates talk about filming:

Will you go see this film or not?

Sanaa Lathan (girlfriend of Wale Ogunleye) goes against Topshop designer Kate Moss in a printed Just Cavalli dress but which lady pulled off the look?

Vote for the winning look here!

c/o: FG2BH at Wordpress
[Photos: Models & Getty]

Carmen Ejogo at "Cadillac Records" Premiere + Tidbits

The L.A. premiere of "Cadillac Records" brought out its all-star ensemble such as Jeffrey Wright, Beyonce Knowles, Columbus Short, Gabrielle Union, and Adrien Brody earlier this week. Grab Carmen Ejogo's look for less at the "Cadillac Records" L.A. Premiere...

Read the full blog post here.

Check out the full length trailer of "Cadillac Records" and a bonus clip below...

"Cadillac Records" trailer


Bonus clip: Beyonce as Etta James - "Church Bells" studio session with Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess.

Jeffrey Wright alongside his "Cadillac Records" castmates talk about filming:

Will you go see this film or not?

Sanaa Lathan (girlfriend of Wale Ogunleye) goes against Topshop designer Kate Moss in a printed Just Cavalli dress but which lady pulled off the look?

Vote for the winning look here!

c/o: FG2BH at Wordpress
[Photos: Models & Getty]

Afro/Naija News Catch-Up

Without further deplay, here's what I've been up to on my new blog, FG2BH.

The first ever (MAMA) kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria last week!

Read the full blog post here.

THISDAY presents "ARISE" magazine with Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell & Alek Wek on the cover.

Read the full blog post here.

Alek Wek vs Liya Kebede in Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi: Who got IT better?

Read the full blog post here.

MAMA Africa Laid To Rest in South Africa.

Read the full blog post here.

Thanks Alicia Keys! Click the photo to see why.

Oluchi Onweagba introduces her son Ugo Orlandi to "Vogue" fashion.

Read the full blog post here.

Afro/Naija News Catch-Up

Without further deplay, here's what I've been up to on my new blog, FG2BH.

The first ever (MAMA) kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria last week!

Read the full blog post here.

THISDAY presents "ARISE" magazine with Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell & Alek Wek on the cover.

Read the full blog post here.

Alek Wek vs Liya Kebede in Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi: Who got IT better?

Read the full blog post here.

MAMA Africa Laid To Rest in South Africa.

Read the full blog post here.

Thanks Alicia Keys! Click the photo to see why.

Oluchi Onweagba introduces her son Ugo Orlandi to "Vogue" fashion.

Read the full blog post here.

Aun no estoy muerto

Este blog,aun tiene que dar mucha guerra,si,he estado varios meses sin escribir,he pasado varios problemas graves de salud,aun los tengo,sigo con ellos,pero para navidades he de darle una renovación completa.

Estareis para ello?

Volveré a dar señales de vida.

Lo prometo!

Aun no estoy muerto

Este blog,aun tiene que dar mucha guerra,si,he estado varios meses sin escribir,he pasado varios problemas graves de salud,aun los tengo,sigo con ellos,pero para navidades he de darle una renovación completa.

Estareis para ello?

Volveré a dar señales de vida.

Lo prometo!

Updates on Oluchi & Barack

Barack & Michelle Obama's "60 Minutes" Interview - did you catch it?

Read the full blog post here.

Herve Leger Fashion Face-Off: Oluchi, Star or Cassie?

Read the full blog post here.

Updates on Oluchi & Barack

Barack & Michelle Obama's "60 Minutes" Interview - did you catch it?

Read the full blog post here.

Herve Leger Fashion Face-Off: Oluchi, Star or Cassie?

Read the full blog post here.

Seal & Heidi at VS Fashion Show 2008

Seal and Heidi were very affectionate with one another just like any couple would be when they attended the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Miami Beach over the weekend.

Read the full blog post here.

Where was our girl Oluchi?

Photo credits: Gossip Girls via Wireimage

Seal & Heidi at VS Fashion Show 2008

Seal and Heidi were very affectionate with one another just like any couple would be when they attended the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Miami Beach over the weekend.

Read the full blog post here.

Where was our girl Oluchi?

Photo credits: Gossip Girls via Wireimage

Iman at Keep A Child Alive Black Ball 2008

Somali model Iman and her husband David Bowie attended the 5th Annual Keep a Child Alive foundation's Black Ball gala at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom last night.

Read the full blog post here.

Iman at Keep A Child Alive Black Ball 2008

Somali model Iman and her husband David Bowie attended the 5th Annual Keep a Child Alive foundation's Black Ball gala at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom last night.

Read the full blog post here.

Liya Kebede Out & About + My Bag Crush

Ethiopian model Liya Kebede at the James Bond "Quantum of Solace" film premiere in New York City.

Read the full blog post here.

+ My Bag Crush: Ferragamo Clutch

Read the full blog post here.

Liya Kebede Out & About + My Bag Crush

Ethiopian model Liya Kebede at the James Bond "Quantum of Solace" film premiere in New York City.

Read the full blog post here.

+ My Bag Crush: Ferragamo Clutch

Read the full blog post here.

Lola Ogunnaike’s “Glamour” Look in NYC

CNN Entertainment Correspondent Lola Ogunnaike attended the 2008 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. Pictured besides Lola is fellow CNN News correspondent Soledad O'Brien.

Photo: Splash via CL

Lola has tapped into the funky design tights craze that has heat up urban Hollywood. Nia Long, Gina Torres, Vanessa Simmons and Kelis are all fans of this trend.

Below are four ways to get the look straight from Urban Outfitters and Forever 21.

1. Two Tone Crochet Full foot tight, $14.00.
2.Argyle Crochet Full Foot Tight, $14.00
3. Cable Knit Tights, $7.80.
4. Darcy Pointelle Tights, $8.80

Update your browser: FG2BH is now here!

Lola Ogunnaike’s “Glamour” Look in NYC

CNN Entertainment Correspondent Lola Ogunnaike attended the 2008 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. Pictured besides Lola is fellow CNN News correspondent Soledad O'Brien.

Photo: Splash via CL

Lola has tapped into the funky design tights craze that has heat up urban Hollywood. Nia Long, Gina Torres, Vanessa Simmons and Kelis are all fans of this trend.

Below are four ways to get the look straight from Urban Outfitters and Forever 21.

1. Two Tone Crochet Full foot tight, $14.00.
2.Argyle Crochet Full Foot Tight, $14.00
3. Cable Knit Tights, $7.80.
4. Darcy Pointelle Tights, $8.80

Update your browser: FG2BH is now here!

Spotted: 2Face Idibia & Estelle + Djimon & Kimora

2Face Idibia and Estelle pose backstage at the 2008 World Music Awards pre-show. Estelle picked up World's Best New Artist Award. 2Face picked up a well-deserved award for World's Best Nigerian Male Artist. He definitely represented Nigeria Sunday night in Monte Carlo. (He's also scheduled to appear at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards.)

Photos: GETTY/WIREIMAGE

Djimon Hounsou and girlfriend Kimora Lee Simmons attended the 2008 AFI Film Festival premiere of "Defiance" last night in Hollywood. Both had on rings on that special finger. (Hmm...)

Photos: Splash, WIREIMAGE, Getty

The Obamas (President-Elect Barack and wife Michelle) paid a visit to the White House. According to Michelle Obama fashion blog Mrs. O, The First Lady-Elect wore a custom made Maria Pinto red dress with matching kitten heel pumps. Barack also dropped off his two girls Malia and Sasha off to school this morning. (Aww!)

Photos: YBF, The Huffington Post

Photos taken backstage during Election Night 2008 surfaced on Barack Obama's official Flickr page. So for those wondering what Barack and his family were doing the moment he won the election, do check out the fun photo collages I made. (Click on the photos to see more!)

Photos: Obama for America

African fashion magazine Uzuri has been on my radar for quite awhile thanks to my cousin Kelechi. The official site is loaded with photos. If you're a fan of African fashion, then this magazine is a definite must-read.

About Uzuri:

UZURI is a leading global publishing and media company. UZURI magazine is inspired by the beauty of Africa. UZURI media network brings together millions of readers who are always looking for new trends in fashion. The UZURI audience has a unique taste for fashion, beauty, luxury and glamour and a desire to discover new tends. They have made UZURI their home and a place to discover style. The UZURI print magazine and website is a ‘must see’ and ‘must click’ for all fashionistas and especially women of color. [source]

Uzuri is available on the newsstand including stores Pathmark and Barnes & Noble.
Photos: UZURI Mag MySpace

FG2BH Blog has moved - click here!

Spotted: 2Face Idibia & Estelle + Djimon & Kimora

2Face Idibia and Estelle pose backstage at the 2008 World Music Awards pre-show. Estelle picked up World's Best New Artist Award. 2Face picked up a well-deserved award for World's Best Nigerian Male Artist. He definitely represented Nigeria Sunday night in Monte Carlo. (He's also scheduled to appear at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards.)

Photos: GETTY/WIREIMAGE

Djimon Hounsou and girlfriend Kimora Lee Simmons attended the 2008 AFI Film Festival premiere of "Defiance" last night in Hollywood. Both had on rings on that special finger. (Hmm...)

Photos: Splash, WIREIMAGE, Getty

The Obamas (President-Elect Barack and wife Michelle) paid a visit to the White House. According to Michelle Obama fashion blog Mrs. O, The First Lady-Elect wore a custom made Maria Pinto red dress with matching kitten heel pumps. Barack also dropped off his two girls Malia and Sasha off to school this morning. (Aww!)

Photos: YBF, The Huffington Post

Photos taken backstage during Election Night 2008 surfaced on Barack Obama's official Flickr page. So for those wondering what Barack and his family were doing the moment he won the election, do check out the fun photo collages I made. (Click on the photos to see more!)

Photos: Obama for America

African fashion magazine Uzuri has been on my radar for quite awhile thanks to my cousin Kelechi. The official site is loaded with photos. If you're a fan of African fashion, then this magazine is a definite must-read.

About Uzuri:

UZURI is a leading global publishing and media company. UZURI magazine is inspired by the beauty of Africa. UZURI media network brings together millions of readers who are always looking for new trends in fashion. The UZURI audience has a unique taste for fashion, beauty, luxury and glamour and a desire to discover new tends. They have made UZURI their home and a place to discover style. The UZURI print magazine and website is a ‘must see’ and ‘must click’ for all fashionistas and especially women of color. [source]

Uzuri is available on the newsstand including stores Pathmark and Barnes & Noble.
Photos: UZURI Mag MySpace

FG2BH Blog has moved - click here!

R.I.P. Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba ("Mama Africa"/"Empress of African Song") passed away from a heart attack after a concert in southern Italy late Sunday. She was only 76 according to Yahoo's OMG Blog. Miriam helped bring African music to a global audience ever since the 1960's.

Just last month I did a blog post on Miriam's breakthrough hit, "Pata Pata." Oh so sad news indeed!

Miriam was also known as anti-apartheid activist and she died after her concert which was against organized crime. Below is a clip of Miriam and Alicia Keys performing at the World AIDS Day back in the day.

"Pata Pata"

Miriam Makeba will be missed - R.I.P!

R.I.P. Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba ("Mama Africa"/"Empress of African Song") passed away from a heart attack after a concert in southern Italy late Sunday. She was only 76 according to Yahoo's OMG Blog. Miriam helped bring African music to a global audience ever since the 1960's.

Just last month I did a blog post on Miriam's breakthrough hit, "Pata Pata." Oh so sad news indeed!

Miriam was also known as anti-apartheid activist and she died after her concert which was against organized crime. Below is a clip of Miriam and Alicia Keys performing at the World AIDS Day back in the day.

"Pata Pata"

Miriam Makeba will be missed - R.I.P!

American Idol Finalist Chikezie's Elle Feature

American Idol Season 7 finalist Chikezie tapped into his inner fashion self for a "Elle" magazine photo shoot. To see the photo session in full, do pick up a copy of the December 2008 edition of Elle with Carrie Underwood on the cover. (Thanks Neon Limelight!)

Photo credit: Alexei Hay for Elle

My random thoughts:

I discovered a new appreciation for Gucci Babouska handbag collection from its Fall/Winter 2008 collection thanks in part to Heidi Klum and Rihanna.

s-i-g-h!

Afro/Naija News:

DSquared designs Usher's Tour Dates [The Fashion Bomb]

Barack Obama: "We Want A Shelter Dog...a Mutt Like Me! [Us Weekly]

Kelly Rowland to perform at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards. [Kelly Rowland Web]

Project Runway Designers Sketch Inaugural Ball Outfits for Michelle Obama. [Us]

At least 75 dead in Haiti school collapse. [USA Today]

Nigeria speculators' wild cash ride. [BBC News]

Lauren London and Cassie pose for the latest Sean John Women Ad campaigns. [IceDotCom]

Obama baby naming craze in Kenya. [BBC News Africa]