Thursday 9 August 2012

ANKARA FESTIVAL LA 2012 HIGHLIGHTS DIVERSITY OF AFRICAN ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS


WHAT: The Ankara Fest was designed to showcase upcoming and established designers in who specialize in using traditional African fabrics and prints to create contemporary clothing in a fashion show.
WHO: Host Actress Shondrella Avery  Actress (Napolean Dynamite, The Secret Life of Bees, Déjà Vu) will host this year’s event. Featured designers include: Design A Diva (Nigeria); DAF “Fashion That Speaks Volumes” (Cameroon); Sumahrie Collections (Sierra Leone); ND’s Pieces (Los Angeles); Oyato Designs (New York/Nigeria); MABM (Ghana); Tribal Mask (Los Angeles); Vickey Lecky (Oakland); Chidex Designs (Houston/Nigeria); Glamm Fashions (New York/Nigeria),Najite Creative Jewelries (Chicago),Oyato designs, Revere Couture, MABM Designs(Ghana), Nsaa House Of Designs(Ghana), Glamm Fashion, Dai Z Couture(Cameroon), Summarhie Collections(sierra Leon), Menogu Designs, and Chidex Designs. Feature artist include: Naira, Big Klef, Saxophonist Seyi Alesh, Bro Phalu Falu, Celestina
 
WHEN: Saturday, September 29th, from 4pm-9pm
WHERE: Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles.
WHY: The Ankara Fest is a way for us to bridge the gap between generations of Africans and African - Americans living in the United States through fashion and music.
HOW: For more information about the event and RSVP please visitwww.ankarafestla.com, or contact Mr. Peter Lentini via e-maillentinipeter@gmail.com 
  
ABOUT NAIJA ENTERTAINMENTNaija Entertainment’s mission is to enhance awareness about Nigeria’s rich culture among Nigerians in America. Through entertainment and various partnerships, the company aims to bridge the gap between generations to foster togetherness and unity. 

Ms. Dunnie Onasanya
Publicist & Special Events Producer
 


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