FASHION FRIDAY: STEEVE AUKINGSO

After working as a model, Steeve Aukingso can now be found on the other side of the lens. He's taken his  love  of the fashion world,  and parlayed it into a career in fashion photography.

I love that his photography isn't just exclusive to just fashion. Yes, he does shoot beauty and lingerie campaigns, but he also explores with more artistic imagery, where the subjects are manipulated and distorted; the images are in vain of something you'd see in a graphic novel.

I think that Steeve has a very interesting point of view, and  I look forward to seeing more of his work in the future.

-DIVA

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BEYONCÉ

Queen B was so impressed with the dance skills of Tofo Tofo, that she used their choreography in her "Run the World (Girls)" video. She personally flew them out, from Mozambique, for the shoot. Check out their original choreography here, and watch her video below. Enjoy!   

SPOTLIGHT: DAVID OYELOWO

Having taken his first acting class because a girl he had a crush on asked him to, actor David Oyelowo has become one of the most promising actors to date.

  Born in Oxford, England to Nigerian parents, David spent the early days of his career in theatre. After completing a year at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, David soon found himself touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he was the first-ever black actor to play an English King in a Shakespeare production; this role later garnered him an Ian Charleson Award in 2001.

GET FAMILIAR: LETI GAMES

The video game industry is a  billion dollar juggernaut  and a global phenomenon  except for in Africa. There are major companies like EA who have a division in South Africa, but the amount of companies that are actually founded by Africans are slim to none. Fortunately, Leti Games is trying to change that. 

MUSIC MONDAY: AFRIK MOTO

Afrik Moto

This past weekend, my sisters and I attended the Afrik Moto concert, which was also the launch for their debut album, The Master's Voice.  From start to finish Afrik Moto had the  audience, adults and children, up and dancing. I had no idea a gospel concert could be so entertaining. 

Asha, Diva, and Farida, The Dosha Brand 

One of the reasons why I enjoy this group so much is because they're able to make gospel music that you can dance to. While listening to songs like "Lola Esengo" and "Generic", you can't help but dance. Check out the video for the crowd's, and my favorite song, "Master's Voice." Enjoy!  

- ASHA

HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!

TDB is doing our first-ever giveaway, just in time for the Holiday season!

To be entered:

1. Like us on Facebook
2. Answer some fun trivia questions on our Facebook
3. Comment on the blog posts during the contest 

The contest starts 11/28/12 and ends 12/19/12

Remember, the more you check out our Blog and Facebook, the better your chances are to win!

Good Luck!

-TDB