Award-winning gospel minstrel, Diana Hamilton is about to break new frontiers with her clothing line, DH-by-DH.
The clothing line is set to mark an audacious chapter in its line of business as it organizes the maiden runway themed, ‘The Vibranium Dream Runway” – and the event is expected to be a celebration of vibrant designs, fearless creativity and classy ingenuity.
In an interesting twist, the revered gospel songstress would, for the first time ever, model in the all-new DH-by-DH apparel on the runway.
The groundbreaking event would be broadcast on Instagram on the pages of DH-by-DH and Diana Hamilton at 9pm, Eastern Time (EST), Friday, June 20, 2025.
Since its inception in 2020, Diana Hamilton’s DH-by-DH focuses on expression of African heritage and stylish flair for the bold, confident and elegant woman.
In the heart of Ghana’s ever-evolving beauty industry, a trailblazing name continues to make waves — Kukushair & Beauty Parlour, led by the passionate and visionary CEO Eunice Adjei, has been nominated for the prestigious ‘Hairstylist of the Year’ category at the 4th edition of the Ghana Prime Excellence Awards (GPEA).
This recognition is not just a nomination — it’s a celebration of tireless dedication, innovation, and a commitment to empowering individuals through beauty.
Who is Behind the Magic?
Eunice Adjei, a young Ghanaian entrepreneur with a sharp eye for style and a heart for transformation, is the driving force behind Kukushair. With years of hands-on experience in the hair and beauty industry, she has carved out a niche in crafting high-quality wigs, custom hairstyles, and premium beauty services that uplift confidence and embrace individuality.
Eunice Adjei, CEO – Kukushair and Beauty Parlor
Under her leadership, Kukushair has become more than just a salon — it’s a movement that’s inspiring people to rediscover their identity through beauty.
“Beauty is powerful when it reflects who you are. At Kukushair, we don’t just style hair — we empower people to embrace their uniqueness.” – Eunice Adjei, CEO, Kukushair & Beauty Parlour
Revolutionizing the Wig and Hair Industry
Kukushair stands out for its unmatched quality and customer-centered approach. Each product and service is carefully curated to meet modern beauty standards while staying true to African heritage and style.
From sleek everyday looks to bold, runway-ready statements, Kukushair caters to every hair dream. It’s no surprise that the brand is being honored by GPEA, a platform known for empowering a culture of excellence in Ghana.
Let’s Bring It Home — Vote Kukushair to Victory!
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Today, we come together to celebrate a remarkable woman whose talent, charisma, and resilience have made a significant impact in the lives of many—Nana Ama McBrown. As we mark her special day on August 15, 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on her incredible journey and the legacy she continues to build in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Born Star, H.E Nana Ama Mcbrown
A Star is Born
Nana Ama McBrown, born on August 15, is best known for her captivating performances in television and film. With a career that spans over a decade, she has become one of Ghana’s most beloved actresses. Her ability to bring characters to life with authenticity and depth has not only won her numerous awards but has also earned her a special place in the hearts of her fans.
Shining Bright in the Entertainment Industry
From her early days in the industry, Nana Ama has showcased her versatility as an actress, starring in various genres, including drama, comedy, and romance. Her breakout role in the popular TV series “Tentacles” paved the way for her future successes, and she has since starred in blockbuster films such as “Anna’s Diary,” “The Perfect Picture,” and “Kumasi Yonko.”
True Beauty, Felicity Ama Agyemang
Nana Ama’s talent is complemented by her entrepreneurial spirit. She has ventured into hosting, and her vibrant personality has made her a favorite on popular talk shows and events. Her remarkable ability to connect with her audience and guests alike has made her a sought-after figure in Ghanaian media.
A Role Model and Philanthropist
Beyond her accomplishments in entertainment, Nana Ama McBrown is a dedicated philanthropist. She has used her platform to advocate for children’s rights and education, launching initiatives aimed at uplifting the underprivileged in society. Her heartwarming commitment to giving back has inspired many, proving that true success is not just about fame and fortune, but also about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Celebrating the Woman Behind the Star
As Nana Ama McBrown celebrates her birthday today, we celebrate not just her achievements, but the incredible woman she is. A loving mother, a supportive friend, and an unwavering source of positivity, she embodies the essence of strength and grace. Her journey is a testament to perseverance and the belief that dreams can come true with hard work and dedication.
World Iconic, The Goddess
Happy Birthday, Nana Ama!
Today, we honor Nana Ama McBrown and all that she represents. May this year bring her even more success, joy, and love. To her fans, keep the love flowing, and let’s continue to support her endeavors as she lights up our screens and hearts.
Happy birthday, Nana Ama McBrown! Here’s to celebrating you today and always.
Finour Couture is a distinguished Ghanaian fashion brand, led by an innovative designer, Etienne Kodjo Finou celebrated for his exceptional talent in merging traditional African elements with contemporary fashion.
Etienne Kodjo Finou, Creative Director – Finour Couture
The brand has made a substantial impact in the fashion industry, styling numerous prominent personalities both locally and internationally with a signature style that epitomizes elegance, sophistication, and cultural richness.
Design Philosophy and Style
Finour Couture’s design philosophy is centered on celebrating African heritage through fashion. The brand is renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, employing rich, vibrant fabrics, intricate beadwork, and elaborate embroidery. Each piece reflects the designer’s dedication to quality and cultural expression. The designs often feature bold patterns and colors, symbolic motifs, and modern cuts that appeal to a diverse audience.
Prominent Personalities Styled by Finour Couture
Finour Couture boasts an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients, showcasing its versatility and broad appeal. Notable personalities styled by the brand include:
Sonnie Badu: The internationally acclaimed gospel artist and preacher. Finour Couture crafts sophisticated and elegant pieces for him, ideal for his high-profile performances and public appearances.
Sonnie Badu
Nacee: The esteemed Ghanaian musician and producer. Finour Couture’s designs for Nacee blend contemporary and traditional elements, enhancing his charismatic presence.
Nacee
Akwaboah: The talented singer-songwriter known for his soulful music. The brand’s stylish and unique outfits complement his artistic persona, making him stand out in the music industry.
Akwaboah
Tobias Truvillion: The American actor best known for his roles in TV series and films. Dressing Truvillion allows Finour Couture to showcase its designs on an international platform, merging Ghanaian aesthetics with global fashion trends.
Tobias Truvillion
Obrafour: The legendary Ghanaian rapper and musician. The designer creates bespoke outfits that reflect Obrafour’s iconic status and his influence in the music scene.
Obrafour
Kobby Kyei: A celebrated Ghanaian blogger and influencer known for his keen sense of style. Finour Couture’s designs for Kobby often feature bold patterns and colors that reflect his dynamic personality.
Kobby Kyei
Pastor Jamal Bryant: The prominent American pastor and author. Finour Couture’s designs for Pastor Bryant are marked by their elegance and refined style, suitable for his distinguished public image.
Pastor Jamal Bryant
Achievements and Contributions
Finour Couture has gained acclaim not only for its stunning designs but also for its significant contributions to promoting Ghanaian culture through fashion. The brand has been featured in various fashion shows and events, both in Ghana and internationally, helping to showcase the rich tapestry of Ghanaian artistry on the world stage. These platforms have elevated the brand’s profile and cemented its reputation as a leader in African fashion.
Impact on the Fashion Industry
The impact of Finour Couture on the fashion industry is profound. By seamlessly integrating traditional African elements with contemporary design, the brand has set a benchmark for other designers in Ghana and across Africa. This approach not only preserves cultural heritage but also makes it relevant and appealing to a global audience. The brand’s success has inspired many upcoming designers to explore and innovate within the realm of African fashion.
Looking ahead, Finour Couture aims to expand its reach further, both geographically and in terms of its product offerings. Potential plans include launching new collections, collaborating with other designers, and opening boutiques in key fashion capitals around the world. The brand’s commitment to innovation and excellence suggests a promising future, where it will continue to influence and inspire the global fashion landscape.
Finour Couture stands as a beacon of creativity and cultural pride in the fashion industry. Its ability to balance tradition with modernity, along with its impressive roster of high-profile clients and international recognition, underscores its significance as a leading fashion house from Ghana. The brand continues to set trends and push boundaries, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the world of fashion.
Roberto Cavalli, an Italian fashion designer renowned for his animal-print creations coveted by celebrities, passed away at the age of 83, according to reports.
Cavalli had been unwell for a while when he established his label in the early 1970s. His partner Sandra Bergman Nilsson and his six children survive him.
Chief Executive Sergio Azzolari of Roberto Cavalli wrote on Instagram, “The Roberto Cavalli company shares condolences with Mr. Cavalli’s family, his legacy remains a constant source of inspiration.”
According to Italian news agency ANSA, the designer passed away at his Florence home on Friday. Cavalli was an extroverted art enthusiast who smoked a cigar and wore tinted glasses. He employed vibrant colours and patchwork effects in his frequently revealing creations.
He became involved in real estate and frequently spent his evenings in popular nightclub in the heart of Milan called “Just Cavalli Cafe.” Despite having a very different take on fashion than Cavalli, Giorgio Armani claimed to have always had “enormous respect” for the designer.
He wrote on social media platform X, “Roberto was a true artist, wild and wonderful in his use of prints, capable of transforming fantasy into seductive clothes.”
Famous photo of American model Cindy Crawford from July 2000, wearing a long slip dress with a tiger face designed by Cavalli, as she descends the Spanish Steps in Rome.
Creative director at Roberto Cavalli Fausto Puglisi said, “You will be missed and you are loved by so many that your name will continue on, a beacon of inspiration for others, and especially for me.”
The Dubai-based Hussain Sajwani, who saved the Florence-based fashion group in 2019, owns Auriel Investment SA, the company’s parent company. Monday is Cavalli’s funeral, according to Italian media.
The Sam Gilliam Foundation and the Dia Art Foundation have announced the first-ever Sam Gilliam Award recipient, Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama. The prize was created in 2023 to honour artists who have significantly impacted art in any medium. It comes with a $75,000 gift and a public programme at a Dia location in the autumn of 2024. This collaboration comes after Dia’s 2019–2022 exhibition of Sam Gilliam’s artwork.
Mahama, who was born in Tamale, Ghana, in 1987, is well-known for his expansive textile and found-object installations, which recycle materials to promote thought on the social implications of commonplace items. He also highlights the value of community collaboration in his work.
“I was first introduced to Gilliam’s important work as a student by my mentor Kąrî’kạchä Seid’ou, and it has been greatly influential to me ever since,” said Mahama in a statement. “The most important aspect of any community is to share their many gifts, even if they are born out of precarity, for within that point do we expand freedom to all life forms.”
Mahama has had solo exhibitions of his work shown recently all over Europe, including the Kunsthalle Osnabrück in Germany and the Oude Kerk Amsterdam (2022).
A solo show at Edinburgh’s The Fruitmarket Gallery will take place shortly after his commission at London’s Barbican Centre, which is scheduled to open in April 2024.
As Antoinette Pokua Poku, a well-known Ghanaian fashion designer and creative director of the fashion brand Poqua Poqu, was laid to rest today, the country’s fashion industry laments the passing of a visionary.
Pokua made a lasting impression on the fashion industry with her avant-garde designs and unique style. Her sudden death on Wednesday, February 14, at the age of 42, has left many people who valued her contributions to the industry and inventiveness feeling empty-handed.
Attendees at the Lashibi Funeral Home included fellow designers, celebrities, business insiders, law enforcement, and admirers, making the funeral a moving testament to Poku’s influence. Among the celebrities seen at the funeral grounds were Sister Derby and John Dumelo.
Her philanthropic efforts and impeccable sense of style were praised in the eulogies, which presented her as a woman whose influence went beyond the world of fashion.
The Ghanaian fashion community united to pay tribute to Poku’s legacy during her funeral. Her designs, which are renowned for fusing contemporary elegance with traditional African aesthetics, will surely continue to influence upcoming designers.
RIP Poqua Poqu
The loss of Antoinette Pokua Poku touches not only her immediate family and close friends, but also the Ghanaian fashion industry as a whole. Even though she is no longer with us, her legacy lives on in the designs she made and the vibrant African fashion scene she helped to create.
Richard Brown, better known by his stage name Osebo, is a well-known and controversial fashionista who created the Osebo brand to meet the expanding demands of his clientele.
During the recent launch event held at the Sunlodge hotel in Accra, Osebo, also known as Zaraman, revealed that he has ceased dealing in Zara fashion products and is now selling his own brand, Osebo.
There was a runway show featuring the new shoe products in between the Osebo brand unveiling.
Prominent individuals who graced the occasion included Dr. Osei Kwame Despite, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Kwabena Kwabena, Nacee, Akua Amoakowaa of Ghana Most Beautiful fame, and Kwesi Kyei Dankwa.
Osebo, in a conversation with Graphic Showbiz, expressed his happiness over the introduction of his own brand.
“After 28 years in this industry, I believe the time is right to launch my own line of products. I hired well-known brands from outside the nation to design my own products because I have experience working with them.
“I have been speaking with them for years, but last year I finally received approval. Although I was formerly known as the Zaraman, my current brand is Osebo.
Osebo in shot with rap focusIng docta Okyeame Kwame
“The shoes I own are of the same calibre as those found in Italian shoe stores. Regarding the attire, I work with a fashion designer who creates lovely pieces for me,” he remarked.
Osebo has styled celebrities for the past 28 years, including Mr. Drew, Joey B, Kumi Guitar, Prince Bright of Buk Bak, Andy Dosty, Okyeame Kwame, and Prince David Osei. He is confident that the Osebo brand will help him maintain his prominence in the fashion industry.
What’s your favorite Osebo’s fashion style ???
Hey, he just launched his name brand, a clothing line “the Osebo Brand”
Awards season continued with the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night.
Television celebrities flocked to the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, shining brightly on the red carpet for the event.
Statement red gowns and vivid pops of colour to break up the black and white palette were popular monochromatic looks.
Black x White rep
Ellen Pompeo and Kathryn Hahn both wore black-and-white ensembles by Monique Lhuillier and Dior Haute Couture, respectively.
With Christina Ricci wearing a plunging Saint Laurent gown, Niecy Nash sporting a mermaid-tail Greta Constantine design, Lizzy Caplan rocking a full, strapless Dior ensemble, and The Crown actress Elizabeth Debicki donning velvet Dior Haute Couture, black was the colour of choice that evening.
Priscilla Presley, the grandmother, and Riley Keough, the granddaughter, wore black gowns, the latter of which was a Chanel creation. Jennifer Coolidge and Courtney Eaton, on the other hand, both chose black lace gowns; Eaton, an Australian actress, wore a Jason Wu ensemble, and the Black Lotus star, Etro.
Tracee Ellis Ross and Sheryl Lee Ralph, who both wore white ensembles—Sportmax and Christian Siriano, respectively—were on the other end of the colour spectrum. Aubrey Plaza wore Loewe, Jenna Ortega wore Christian Dior, and Issa Rae wore feathered and embellished Pamella Roland. All three women wore off-white gowns.
The contrasting colours were also observed in tandem. Ellen Pompeo and Kathryn Hahn accessorised their black skirt and white blouse ensembles with black ribbon bow ties. Dior Haute Couture and Monique Lhuillier, respectively, created the actresses’ gowns.
Gothic-inspired design
Rachel Brosnahan in a Versace gothic look.
Several celebrities wore leather looks, laced-up corsets, and dark lipstick that evening.
While Rachel Brosnahan chose a Versace gown with a corseted design, Selena Gomez went for a more romantic look with her Oscar de la Renta gown and rich burgundy lipstick.
Ayo Edebiri, star of The Bear, wore custom Louis Vuitton, while Laverne Cox wore vintage Thierry Mugler, placing them on the leather end of the spectrum. The leather Dolce and Gabbana suit worn by actor Tyler James Williams was paired with a diamond Cartier choker.
Seeing Red
Sarah Snook in Vivienne Westwood, Katherine Heigl in Reem Acra, and Suki Waterhouse in Valentino.
Valentino is known for its vibrant ruby gowns, and model and actress Suki Waterhouse, who is pregnant, wore one of the Italian fashion house’s striking ruby gowns to the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Sarah Snook from Succession, American actress and model Camila Morrone in Versace, and Katherine Heigl from Grey’s Anatomy, who wore a strapless creation by Lebanese designer Reem Acra, all wore similar rich-red ensembles.
Pops of colour
Ashley Hathaway in Gucci and Padma Lakshmi in Marchesa are two examples of lime green ensembles.
The likes of Claire Danes in pale-pink vintage Balmain, Quinta Brunson in dusty-rose Christian Dior, and Ali Wong in multicoloured Louis Vuitton brought a rainbow of colours to the red carpet. The French fashion house’s 1990 spring/summer collection was worn by the Homeland actress.
Jessica Chastain and Padma Lakshmi wore lime-green ensembles designed by Marchesa and Gucci, respectively.
Men on the red carpet for the Emmys
Anthony Anderson in Etro and Donald Glover in Bode for the 2024 Emmy Awards
With Jeremy Allen White wearing Armani, Colman Domingo sporting Louis Vuitton tails, and James Marsden donning a Canali suit, men were well-represented on the red carpet.
On the evening, men were drawn to floral-adorned ensembles. Notable examples of this were host Anthony Anderson in Etro and actor Donald Glover in velvet Bode.
The Writers Guild of America and Sag-Aftra strikes caused a delay in September, so the show was televised between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023.
A large-scale design competition will be held as part of the “Enheduanna” project, which unites Turkish and Italian fashion designers. The competition will feature 20 fabrics made in ancient Anatolia along with 12 historical Mesopotamian women.
The project bears Enheduanna’s name, who was the daughter of King Sargon of Akkad, one of Mesopotamia’s ancient civilizations. The project’s first meeting took place at Istanbul’s Italian Cultural Centre.
Twenty historical fabrics with geographic indications from Anatolian culture will be used in the project’s fashion design competition. The competition’s goal is to create clothing for twelve historical Mesopotamian women. Prominent figures from the fashion industry, including Özlem Erkan, Frances Venneri, Giovanni Ottonello, and Fırat Neziroğlu, will serve on the project’s jury.
A symposium of “history and culture committees” of the project, which also aims to support Anatolian women, will be held on Jan. 24-25 at Bahçeşehir University. The clothing design for the Enheduanna competition will be produced from March 6 to April 18. On May 15, the goods will be on display in a fashion show at the Rahmi M. Koç Museum.
The founder of the Anatolian Textile Network, Neziroğlu, stated that Çatalhöyük is home to the oldest fabric, proving that Anatolia is the birthplace of textiles. Turkish knots were also used to weave the oldest carpet ever discovered. The earliest known civilizations were found in Anatolia, which is also where the earliest examples of clothing culture originated.
“Anatolian weavings, which arose in the context of this ancient knowledge, have given us exceptional examples due to their climate and topography. These days, the textiles made using these techniques teach us about true sustainability and show reverence for the environment,” he continued.
