DESIGN SPOTLIGHT: KIBONEN NY TO UNVEIL BRAND NEW COLLECTION "UNWIND" @ MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK AFRICA

Contempo-traditional Cameroonian fashion is once again propelled to the global stage as Kibonen|NY reveals its latest ready to wear collection, Unwind, on October 31^st at 6pm, at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa, held at the City Hall in Tshwane, South Africa from October 30^th –November 02^nd.
The Unwind collection epitomizes the minimalist concept of style and comfort, and is described by designer, Kibonen Nfi, as an unadulterated representation of sensorial relaxation. A luxurious fusion of smooth, soft and colorful fabrics, designed for a smashing casual-chic look.
Fabrics used include, performance knit and lavish silk jersey, infused with an ever-evolving modernization of Kibonen|NY’s Toghu trademark, symbols central to the brand and the designer’s creative process.The Toghu is the traditional garments worn by the royalty and on special occasions by the people of the northwest and Bamileke regions of Cameroon. 

Kibonen|NY is set to showcase alongside world class designers like David Tlale, Thula Sindi, Taibo Bacar, Gavin Rajah and Marianne Fassler. Being the only designer from Cameroon and Central Africa showcasing during this prestigious fashion week, a lot of the design aesthetics will be geared at highlighting the region.

Kibonen|NY’s journey has been recognized in international publications including GQ South Africa, New African woman, Grazia Magazine,on TV such as ENews Channel Africa, Africa Magic and SABC amidst several fashion blogs and local newspapers.

Kibonen|NY’s pieces have been seen on important figures such as South Africa’s sensation – LIRA, Cameroons soul singer KAISSA, Fashion icon Dr Precious Moloi Motsepe, SA TV host Penny Lebyane among others.

This sustainable fashion brand inspired by traditional Cameroonian garments, African fabrics and New York’s vibrant fashion scene, creates sensual clothing, accessories and footwear to fit a fashionable lifestyle. KibonenǀNY utilizes the business of fashion to create viable employment within Cameroon.

Kibonen Nfi is a social entrepreneur determined to help develop the fashion industry in Cameroon and the brain behind the Cameroon Fashion Association of America

                       

This time last year!!
 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Ihuoma

ihuoma@mediafritiq.com

MediAfritiQ.com

Kibonen NY on Facebook 

Looking forward to the new collection.!!I hope Mercedez Benz fashion week is ready for "Unwind". Looking forward to see pictures from the show..Kudos & Thumbs to Kibs & team..Two years in a row is hardwork!!If you are in S.A. go out and support a sister!

Y.M.
IRepCamer 

MUSIC THURSDAY#TEAM 237#NEW ARTISTS#NEW VIDEOS#

OK..I am totally amazed!I just sit and get emails or tagged on videos and songs by amazing Camer artists!Feeling the new music video concepts and genre..From a female rapper based in Buea to classic jazz tunes then a reggae and afro beat blend... I can go on and on!

Enjoy..and show some love for Camer music!

Askia - Tat Obasseh

Learn how to place music on itunes at ReverbNation.com

Blick Bassy - Donalina
 



Daddy Black - Ah No Be Small Boy

Daddy Black - Mami Nyanga

Gasha - Kaki Mbere


Reniss - C'est La Vie

Check out the feature on another  recent artist discovery...Gospel Artist, Prosper Menko! 

TGIT..Enjoy! 
 Y.M.
 IRepCamer

MUSIC THURSDAY: MEET GOSPEL ARTIST...PROSPER MENKO...

Hello people..It's Music Thursday.I am happy to present my artist discovery of the Week.

Meet Gospel Artist, Proper Menko....

Prosper Menko (Oga, as he is popularly called) is a gospel artist, vocalist, songwriter, singer, performing and recording artist whose works are recognized worldwide.  Producing his songs under his world class record label called Highland Empire, the young multi-talented artist has been celebrated for revolutionizing Cameroon Gospel Music introducing a new and exciting twist with his new blend of Afro Pop and RnB and a fuse of Njang.

The 1^st of January Cameroonian born youngster has been a musician from the age of 10 and is the current Christ Embassy Bamenda Church vocal coordinator. He has received musical recognition from Vinyard Entertainment for the years 2011 and 2012.

In the aftermath of the recent spread of his, soul lifting, earth quaking gospel hits such as “Preach the Word”, “Do the Word”, “Holy Ghost Party” just to name a few the best of Prosper Menko is still to be felt. His album lunch and video release are scheduled for November and December respectively so stay tuned. 
  

Enjoy the music. Thumbs up to Prosper! Looking forward to an album..Hopefully we'll see collabos soon.

Y.M.
IRepCamer

MUSIC THURSDAY:NEW VIDEO, NEW ALBUM #CONFIRM#

OK It's another Thursday featuring a new video & new album compilation!

 #New Video#..Did someone say #Confirm#? 

Former radio host cum entertainer/rapper Nabil aka Nabstar is releasing a 3 track EP will  portray 3 very diverse personalities.

“Confirm”; a Cameroon street lingua has been moralised in a street anthem with a street video to match released today online. The track which kicked off as a freestyle of Nabil’s life experiences and which features on “My Tory 1.1” - the first EP; makes references to true life situations, friends past and present and stories which people who know where he is from can relate to.

The street video was aimed at demystifying Nabil as an artist and portraying him as an artist from the streets building his legacy by living his dreams. The video is a combination of show footages he has performed at across Europe with Naija stars including Davido and also includes DJ Eppz, DJ Cool, Bayo of Motherland.

Download “Confirm” from Soundcloud

#New Album#

Got this just in time for Music Thursday...Thanks Lollipop Records!! CAMEROON AWAKE Vol 1 is now available online and CD. 

'A  dedication to the Cameroonian sound...a journey from its origins, through its highlights, to the emergence of a youth that have awoken to receive the baton from the griots.'

When Paul Simon released the commercially successful single 'Proof' (with the arrangements of Vincent Nguini) in 1990, it was an attestation of the potency of Bikutsi, one of the prevailing genres of Cameroonian music.'

Makossa and Bikutsi have for long dominated the Cameroonian music scene, earning international recognition for many artists, and influencing other sub-genres that have endeared Cameroonian jazz and soul to millions. However, the cultural affability of Cameroonians led to fusions with many foreign genres (think Congolesse Soukouss or coupé-décalé from Cote d'Ivoire), spelling a somewhat dearth of a true Cameroonian sound from the late 90s.

In 2010, Shakira released 'Waka Waka; an adaptation of a 1983 Cameroonian classic that has its roots in these venerated genres. At the same time, a wave of Cameroonian musicians from the Anglophone regions of Cameroon, to whom the world had been mostly oblivious, has awoken with a new afro-pop sound that is impossible to ignore.

CAMEROON AWAKE is a dedication to the Cameroonian sound, in all its beauty, simplicity and earnestness; a journey from its origins, through its highlights, to the emergence of a youth that have awoken to receive the baton from the griots.

Somehow, Cameroon has witnessed the creation of a lively musical scene that is rich in texture and variety, with a whirl of both traditional and urban offerings - and one that can no longer claim to be dominated by certain regions, peoples or languages.

Tracklisting:

1. Number One Girl ft. Dontom - Wax Dey

2. Zangalewa -  Golden Sounds.

3. Ntinkore -  Stéphanie.

4. Can't take it away - Adolf Fayaman.

5. Njang Fubom - Bazore

6. Detresse Humanitaire - Dave King.

7. C'est chelou - Djo

8. Sangolo ft. Adah - Guy Michel

9. La Bas ft. Pit Bacardi - Krotal

10. Africa Awake - Mel Nova

11. Alhadji - Naomi Achu

12. Koh koh ft. Jovi - Sine Tum

13. Zoetele ft. Koko Ateba - Sissy Dipoko

14.Lef ft. Amileena - Hopiho

15. One Taste- Ankias Vallyman

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CLICK HERE to buy CAMEROON AWAKE Vol 1 on iTUNES

AVAILABLE IN STORES in South Africa. Distributed by IRIS. Released by The Music Industry. Tel: +27-11 438 7000

AVAILABLE at LAZOTO in CAMEROON, Tel: +237 78202231

Here are a few tracks from the album...

Ok people, show some love for Camer music, Support the artists, producers, record labels and buy on Itunes.

#Team 237#

Y.M.
IRepCamer

MUSIC THURSDAY: SHARE YOUR LOVE #Team237#

Hello People..Another Music Thursday..Enjoy!

New track from the 16 year old winner of the Number Girl reality TV show

Sarah M. ft. Wax Dey - Share Your Love



Vreezy Ville - Brighten Your Night


X-Maleya - Mon Ex


Adah - Far

 
Adah - Make Me
..Need to find more of his tracks!!

OK people...show some love for Camer Music. #Team 237# 

Y.M.
 IRepCamer

MUSIC THURSDAY>> #TEAM 237 - WHAT'S NEW#

Hello people..Sorry I have been MIA!!It's  Music Thursday...with New tunes and music videos!!

Steveslil - Ebangha



Renise - C'est La Vie. One of the 6 tracks on her "African Luv" EP. The EP is available on New Bell Music dot com Here




Museba - Follow Follow


Veeby ft Charlotte Dipanda - Hurt (Ndolo)


Off their recently released Album "Revolution".... X Maleya - Bouge




Prime Time Boyz - Azonto Makossa

" On va danser Azonto, on va melanger avec Makossa... " Totally feeling the Azonto - Makossa Fusion!!

Team 237 just keeps getting better. Enjoy the music!

Y.M.
IRepCamer

LIIBER LONDON UNVEILS "TRON" @ AFWL 2013

London was buzzing with fashionistas and press representatives of many media houses eager for the best content and images for their readers. With white runway set and ready,  guests and VIPs were  seated by the young and enthusiastic ushers. The highly anticipated third edition of Africa Fashion Week London took place at the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane from the 1 st to 3 rd August with a closing gala party at the Dorchester.


Womenswear brand Liiber London graced the runway on day 2,August 2nd. Liiber London was  founded last year by Anrette Ngafor-Akinyele , a fashion graduate student who previously brought international recognition to her native Toghu designs for the globetrotting style set.

Liiber London is harnessed from the global sights, sounds, shades and shapes that bubble in its birthplace of London. “ London is such a melting pot of all things creative! I wanted to create vogue that reflects the extraordinary art, music and chic I’ve experienced both in this amazing city and during my travels around the world .” explains Anrette.

Anrette was a guest on Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 promoting Liiber London, AFWL show and the rise of African fashion.  Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b037hmx4

 Inspired by TRON the movie the new 2014 collection unveiled at AFWL, brings a futuristic reflection to dresses and ensembles that are simple and cool with the use of colour, shapes and lines to create modern wearable silhouettes.

....OK Liiber totally nailed the show and ripped the runway! .Well cut and tailored outfits.Tres chic, tres Liiber

Liiber London promotes the concept of self expression with collections that carefully interpret a story and a theme captured through a melange of colours, shapes and styles; the signature of the brand. The brand targets women who have got verve, drive and a free spirit and are above all unique just like their one off exquisite pieces.

Contact:  Twitter: @LiiberLondon
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Liiber-London


Check out the new website... www.liiberlondon.com

Snippets

Pictures courtesy of Liiber London



Thumbs up to Anrette & the Liiber team. You guys totally  represented Camer @ AFWL!Love the new website. To bigger and better things for Liiber London!!


Y.M.
IRepCamer

"HELPING PARENTS RAISE HIGH ACHIEVERS"...Meet CAMpreneur, DR. NICOLINEAMBE!!

Hello people..I am really excited  to feature this CAMpreneur who is "helping parents raise high achievers"

"That was a POWERFUL TELE-SEMINAR we had last night! I was even more proud of my son than ever, as he listened to you keenly while taking down notes and important points! He was very excited about the information you shared and he wrote down three questions for you! And he asked you his questions for further clarification. He was very satisfied with your responses and he asked me " mom, when is the next tele seminar?"...Feedback from an excited parent whose son recently participated in one of her tele seminars

Meet Dr. Nicholas Ambe..She is a force to reckon with for lack of a better phrase to describe this dynamic lady


Please tell us a bit about yourself. Who is Dr. Nicoline Ambe?
I am a former law professor, now a special Education Teacher in Compton, California. I am also a Keynote Speaker, Author, and Parent Mentor. I help parents prepare their children at home to become high achievers in school and to pursue their personal talent. I do this through a 3-step signature system - Prepare, Position and Pursue. The System is due out in a book and CD within one month.
In my personal life, I am a wife and mother of 3 girls, ages 13, 11, and 7.

What was the motivation to start working as a parenting mentor?
When I first started teaching special education and working with students who had been designated as having a disability, I realized that there was nothing “special” or “disabled” about my students. After many conversations with them and getting to know them personally, I was convinced that they were perfectly normal children, very intelligent and gifted, but needed more support and structure from home. I felt that parental influence was crucial in helping these students learn and excel in school. For this reason alone, I took to the community to show parents exactly how they can empower their children at home to do well in school. I’m excited to inform you that the message resonates well within the community and amongst parent groups.

You are also an Author, please tell us about your latest book?
Yes! The title of my book is “A Teacher’s Notes: Helping Parents Prepare their children at home for Success in School.” The book is based on my classroom experiences as a teacher. Throughout my teaching career, I garnered stories, experiences and incidences and shared them as lessons in this book.
I am currently working on a second book titled: “Prepare. Position. Pursue.” This book is a discussion of my signature solution to this critical parenting issue.

What are some of challenges of parenting in the US?
I think one of the biggest challenges of parenting in the US is that many children want to be, look and sound like everybody else. There is too much peer pressure and children do not understand why their parents are so anxious to protect them from the wrong influence.

Upcoming events?
Yes I have several upcoming events. They are listed on my website at www.nicolineambe.com/speaking. I get calls all the time to speak at events. I am particularly excited about the upcoming event in Bamenda, Cameroon on July 25 and 26, 2014. Ironically, I also get calls for non-parenting events. People who just want me to share empowering information with their audience. This is my ultimately goal – to become a world-renowned speaker

How do you manage such a busy schedule?
I keep something I call my “life script.” I carry it in my purse everywhere I go. My “life script” delineates every area of my life and the expectations to be met in that area. So I have expectations for “health” “Wealth” “passion” “family” and “friends.” I have set expectations for each of these areas and designated times to spend in each area. I believe in living a balanced life and making sure that all aspects of my life are fully taken care of. This is a goal that I have deliberately set an intention to achieve and it is helping me forge ahead in a consistent and predictable manner. I want to encourage your audience to try it too.

Do you have any words for people who want to pursue a passion like you?
Certainly! One the most important things I can say is that in order to succeed in doing what you love to do, you must read, listen to cds, dvds, attend trainings and learn everything that you can about making your passion marketable. It’s not enough to love what you do, you must make it meaningful and relevant to those who will be buying what you’re offering and this takes a specific set of skills. It’s also important to note that it will not happen overnight. It is a process that you must be willing to endure. One other thing I will also say is that branding is important. How people see you and how you present yourself, will determine whether people will be drawn to you. So you must be careful about how you put yourself and your message out there. It must be pristine and clear.

Any last words?
Yes! I want to congratulate you, and encourage you on your blog. I know your passion may change at some future date, as it usually does for many people, but I encourage you to stay on purpose. To stop all the distractions and focus on the things that will add value to your life and to other people’s lives. Thank you immensely for the opportunity to be a part of your blog. It’s a privilege that I am utterly grateful for. I look forward to collaborating with you in the very near future.

For more information, please check out her website
http://www.nicolineambe.com/

Please check out her website for more information and her schedule.Have your kid participate in one of her tele seminars if you can and you will be amazed.

Kudos Aunty Nic..Keep up the great work!

Y.M.
IRepCamer

MUSIC THURSDAY: BLOWING NOW's TOP 14 KAMER HITS

Another Music Thursday!

There is a new entertainment  blog on the www."BLOWING NOW". Your entertainment review portal

I love their design...There is something about the black background!!

Check out Blowing Now's Top 14 Kamer Hits
Lot of first encounters for me.but I love the list. Keep up the great work "BLOWING NOW"..Blowing some IRepCamer cheers your way....

Enjoy the Music..TGIT

Y.M.
IRepCamer

LIIBER LONDON TO LAUNCH "TRON" @ AFWL 2013

OK people...I am soo excited for Liiber London. Liiber will showcase "TRON", the new fall 2014 collection @ Africa Fashion Week London

Date: August 2nd 2013
Time: 8:30 pm
Venue:  Old Truman Brewery. F Block. 91 Brick Lane. London. E1 6QL

Buy off the runway @ 10% discount.

AFWL Website: http://africafashionweeklondon.com/africafashionweek/
AFWL Show Schedule: http://africafashionweeklondon.com/africafashionweek/show-schedule-2013/

For more info check out Liiber London's page on Facebook

OK people...go out and support Anrette Ngafor Akinyele & the Liiber London team next Friday, August 2nd!!

Y.M.
IRepCamer