Fashion Forward Or Fashion Faux Pas?

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We love Stoned Cherrie for their fashion forward ways, but this recent runway look has us questioning whether they've gone too far forward?

MIMI Style Links: Cherrie On Top, Urban Elegance: Stoned Cherrie

Save The Date: Colors That Inspire

Kenyan artist and designer Wawi Amasha is hosting an art and fashion show in Venice, California. On Saturday, April 5th from 6-10 pm, Wawi will host the Colors that Inspire show at Tripod Studios (608 Main Street). Here's the contact info: tel—310.699.0831, website: www.wawiart.com or www.mamiafrika.com

MIMI Mambo Link: Art's Love Child

Africa Celebrates U2

Slated for release on April 1, In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 is a tribute to U2 featuring covers of classic U2 songs by Grammy Award-winning and up-and-coming African artists including Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Vieux Farka Touré, Vusi Mahlasela and the Soweto Gospel Choir. The album was inspired by Bono's direct philanthropic impact via the launch of the ONE campaign and (RED), and his poignant outspoken public commentary on the immediate financial needs facing Africa. Deluxe packaging includes detailed info on the home countries of the artists, and information about nonprofit organizations that are making a difference.
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Get more details at: www.africacelebratesu2.com

Adama And June Sarpong Go Green

In addition to her passion for music, Adama is passionately committed to the environment. Take a look at Adama's ideas and inspirations for the environmenet by visiting her blog: www.adamaonearth.com

Fresh from the frontline of Channel 4’s pop culture phenomenon, T4, June Sarpong has sashayed into the Live Earth UK blog spot. To read June Sarpong's thoughts on the environment, visit www.liveearthuk.spaces.live.com

MIMI Features Link: Adama's Dream World
MIMI Africana Link: Africa's Green Quest

All Eyes On Noëlla Coursaris

Congolese model Noëlla Coursaris is everyone's favorite spokesperson! Did you notice her modeling IJO Fashions in the March 2008 issue of MIMI (MIMI will bring you more snapshots from that fabulous collection in another blogspot post)? She is also now the new face of Organic Root Stimulator, and MIMI has the exclusive first look at the new ad. Did you recognize her in her new ad? All in all, Noella is one to watch, it's no wonder she is the only woman to grace the cover of MIMI twice, and been rated as one of the hottest 21 Africans.

MIMI Features Links: Breaking Boundaries & Be You, Be Beautiful!

March 2008: A Brand New Vibe

MIMI's annual music issue, A Brand New Vibe, is yours to read. The talented Cornish-Nigerian artist Adama graces the cover of the music issue. At the cusp of releasing her debut album, Adama discuss her hopes, fears, and dreams in the article Adama's Dream World. Also in this issue: explore the impact of the media's portrayal of African women in The Absence of Colour, get inspired to put your best fashion foot forward in the articles IJO Fashions, The House of Style, and It's Gloss(y)!, analyze the impact poor environmental practices have on the continent in Africa's Green Quest, ... and so much more!
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In addition to the artists that are featured in MIMI's music issue, MIMI will bring you artist profiles on the blogspot, so watch this space for a complete musical experience.
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All About MIMI Link: March 2008: A Brand New Vibe

Celebrities And Fashionistas At AUDI Jo'Burg Fashion Week

Glamour and cutting-edge innovation spiced up Sandton catwalks from 5 to 8 March 2008, when a selection of South Africa’s most exciting designers showcased their Autumn/Winter 2008 ranges at the second annual Audi Joburg Fashion Week. MIMI will bring you all the collections in an upcoming issue, for now, here are some of the VIP atendees:

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR.co.za)

Nayo's African Girl To Be Released

Nayo's full-length album, African Girl, will be released in the UK on March 10th! Details can be found at Nayo's official website: www.nayomusic.com. Also, Nayo's MySpace page has previews of some of the tracks that will be released on the album. MIMI has the first sneak peak at the iconic album cover—what do you think?