Ama Badu

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I am a storyteller. We are part of a world which is getting smaller as our modes of communication broaden. With the advances of social media and modern technology, more voices have a platform to share their stories. But as our globe gets smaller there are still narratives that go untold, we still have voices in our communities that are marginalised, especially those of women. These are stories I am most interested in.

Meet The Six Designers Showcasing At Glam Africa Fashion Night 2015

With only three weeks to go until the first annual Glam Africa Fashion Night (GAFN) the count down is definitely on! The six designers for the evening have been confirmed and it is my pleasure to introduce them to you know. Feyisola Adeyemi’s line  ‘Simply Glamorous Fashion’ was established in...

The SAG Awards: From the Red Carpet

Sunday marked the 21th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAGA). As expected the Red Carpet was flowing with glamorous gowns and sophisticated styles. Here's just a few of our favourite looks. What has been your favourite look so far this Red Carpet season? Don’t forget to follow us on: Facebook: GlamAfricaUK Twitter: GlamAfricaUK Instagram: GlamAfricaUK AUTHOR: Ama Badu (Senior...

Rita Ora: L’Officiel Cover Girl

Hitting the stands next month is Rita Ora's cover spread in L'Official fashion magazine. Take a peek at her new look. Don’t forget to follow us on: Facebook: GlamAfricaUK Twitter: GlamAfricaUK Instagram: GlamAfricaUK AUTHOR: Ama Badu (Senior Lifestyle Editor). Find her on Instagram ¦ Twitter ¦Tumblr

Chanel Iman for GQ SA

The cover spread for February GQ South Africa features none other than American model Chanel Iman. With makeup by Bobby  Bujisic, styling by Jada Fitzgerald and photography by Gavin O'Neill, Chanel looked absolutely beach beautiful in a Clube Bussa and Victoria's Secret swim suit.     Don’t...

Out and About: Our Favourite Looks this Week

A new week brings a new grind; one we wish we could meet as fabulously as some celebrities did this week.           What was your favourite look this week? And what style will you be trying out? Don’t forget to follow us on: Facebook: GlamAfricaUK Twitter: GlamAfricaUK Instagram: GlamAfricaUK AUTHOR: Ama Badu (Senior Lifestyle Editor). Find her on Instagram ¦ Twitter...

Wale Gates and Toya Washington: Hosts of Glam Africa Fashion Night 2015

Our first annual Glam Africa Fashion Night 2015 (GAFN) will be hosted by ace comedian Wale Gates and broadcaster, Toya Washington. Wale and Toya are two seasoned UK based entertainment and media personalities. Wale Gates is a comedian, MC and social commentator. He owns the comedy brand Just Joking...

His and Hers: Winning Mr/Miss Right

With Valentine's day less than a month away, do you have a special someone you want to share that day, and maybe even the rest of your life, with? If you do then we wish you all the best. But what of us who do not have a 'significant...

Out and About: Our Favourite Looks This Week

Can you believe how quickly this week has gone by already? Here are some stars that stayed styling this week. What's your go to look this week? Which style will you be copying?   Don’t forget to follow us on: Facebook: GlamAfricaUK Twitter: GlamAfricaUK Instagram: GlamAfricaUK AUTHOR: Ama Badu (Senior Lifestyle Editor). Find her on Instagram ¦ Twitter ¦Tumblr

Selma: The March To Glory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6t7vVTxaic Selma is hitting UK cinemas from Friday 6th February and I, for one, cannot wait! Staring British Nigerians David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr. and Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King, this Oscar nominated movie chronicles the epic march in Alabama (1965) from Selma to Montgomery in an...

Colour Me Pretty: The Plight of Women of Colour

On Monday 19th January the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) will be premièring the documentary Light Girls in which actresses such as Raven Symone and Erica Hubbard reveal the reasons why many women of a lighter complexion in the industry feel obligated to result to darkening their skin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG2MXf-a47I I found this very interesting...