MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

THE DOSHA BRAND WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

GRAMMY NOMINATIONS

Oh how I love this time of year. Not only is it holiday season, but it's also the beginning of awards season. This past weekend, Grammy nominations were revealed which made me happy and upset at the same time. So happy for my fellow Africans and everyone else that was nominated, but I think that some people were definitely snubbed. 

WOMAN CRUSH WEDNESDAY

In honor of WCW aka Woman Crush Wednesday, I thought I'd share a list of women who not only inspire and motivate me, but also make me oh so proud to be African.

NBA SPOTLIGHT: VICTOR OLADIPO

Basketball season  has started up again and my one thought has been

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: MENOGU DESIGNS

Last Spring, ASHA and myself had the pleasure of modeling for one of our faves, Menogu Designs. After months of anticipation, her Fall look-book is finally here! 

MUSIC MONDAY: GOOD NEWS

So many African artists are doing such big things right now. As a fan, and fellow African, I am so proud and excited for them all. Here are a few that I am the most excited about.

1. Petite Noir is featured on, Saint Heron, the first album released from Solange Knowles' new label. 

DOSHA DOES: ANKARA FESTIVAL 2013

This past weekend we attended Ankara Festival 2013 at the Avalon in Hollywood. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the great fashion and musical performances. TDB fave, Sumahrie Collections, had such an amazing collection. Korto Momolu, of Project Runway fame, was the headliner and killed. Loved everything that came down the runway. I also loved Chidera Chimera's designs for Dewan Apparel. Such amazing men's fashion.   

DOSHA DOES: LIFE AND TIMES FIESTA

POSING WITH DESIGNER MAHRIAMA SUMA OF SUMAHRIE COLLECTIONS 

This past weekend, the TDB girls  attended the 3rd Annual Life and Times Fiesta. It was such a fun night filled with great music, food, comedy, and fashion. A TDB fave, comedienne Yvonne Orji, was the MC and kept us laughing all night. 

MUSIC MONDAY: LAUGH OUT LOUD

I don't know if you have noticed, but over here at TDB, we love to have a good laugh. You could say we kind of LIVE for LOL moments. Because I am in the business of sharing, I figured I would share a few things that make me literally laugh out loud. Happy Monday! 

GET FAMILIAR: GBENGA AKINNAGBE

Gbenga Akinnagbe, from HBO's The Wire fame, has found a new gig as Jeremiah Bello, a Nigerian drug lord, on the hit USA show Graceland. Though he's had plenty of notable roles over the years, I really enjoy this character that he is currently portraying. Bello is a cold-blooded, ruthless drug dealer who will kill his own right hand man just to prove a point (I'm serious), and honestly, I really like him. I know that he is the bad guy and will inevitably be taken down, but he just has a certain charm about him. 

SPOTLIGHT: NNEKA OGWUMIKE

I really love basketball and I really like the Lakers so you can imagine my mood was I write this, but it's not all bad since there is another LA team that's performing well. No, its not the Clippers,but the Los Angeles Sparks.

MUSIC MONDAY: EBONY OSHUNRINDE

I am thoroughly enjoying the fact that Africans are slowly making their way into mainstream American entertainment. Idris Elba is taking over the big screen, Duro Olowu is conquering the fashion world, and musicians like Nneka, Wale, and Tinie Tempah are taking over the charts. Clearly, Kanye West and Jay Z are aware of this, because they both have introduced and shared African artists and music to the masses. Kanye West was instrumental in D'Banj making it big in America, while Jay Z produced Fela, and used a beat from soon to be well known producer, Wondagurl, on his latest album.

SPOTLIGHT: ONAFUJIRI "FUJI" REMET

With a fan base growing by the minute, an upcoming exhibition in Lagos this Summer, and a feature on CNN's Inside Africa, budding photographer Fuji Remet is sure to set the art world a blaze. Oh, and did I mention he's only THREE years old?!!?!

MUSIC MONDAY: SUMMER EDITION

Next to basketball, summer is my favorite season! I enjoy the amazing weather, BBQs, and great music. Music is always so good in the summer.  Here are some the songs that get me in the mood for all the summer shenanigans. 

FASHION FRIDAY: BEST OF THE WEEK

Here are my top 3  fashion picks from the past week! 

Liya Kebede

MUSIC MONDAY: BILLBOARD AWARDS

So I watched the Billboard Music Awards last night and was slightly disappointed. Where were the Africans? I was not expecting Fally or Michael Kiwanuka to be nominated, but seriously, no Wale? Estelle? Emeli Sandé? It was super surprising to me. In my head they're all huge, mainstream artists, but I guess I was wrong. There's always next year right? I'm sure next time around Wale will be nominated for something because "Bad" is legit and I know his album, The Gifted, will be on point. Can June 25th get here already?! 

SPOTLIGHT : THE GAME CHANGERS

One of my favorite Bible verses states, "To everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under heaven...", and for these three Hollywood actors, it seems as though their season is now. Meet (or get re-acquainted) with three actors who are making waves in 2013.

MUSIC MONDAY: MNEK

Remember this name: Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike. Alright, at least remember his stage name, MNEK. This eighteen year-old phenom does it all, he sings, writes, and produces. I love everything about him! His lyrics are amazing, his voice is great, and his fashion...well, there are no words.

SPORTS: NBA PLAYOFFS 2013 ROUND 1

First round of the playoffs are officially over. A few of our fave Africans are out (see full list here), but we still have some left so we're happy! Unfortunately, there are no longer any Los Angeles teams, so DJ & I are pretty upset and are in mourning. Take a look. 






-ASHA

FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELA!

For as long as I can remember, I've always been a performer. I would put on  plays or choreograph dances, and force my parents (and stuffed animals) to watch. And the more I got into the arts, the more I was able to appreciate different type of artistic expression: dance, music, writing, etc. But despite all of the different art exhibits or plays I've attended (which were all great in their own right), nothing really inspired me...and then, came Fela!