LEOMIE ANDERSON FUNERAL AFTER PARTY LOOK

What when did we start having funeral after parties? Have you been to one?
Never mind if you are planning one for your friends and family you might want to consider your dressage.

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW MUMMY TYRA BANKS

Tyra's struggle to have a baby via IVF has been well documented but we are pleased to hear that "Miss Fierce" and her partner are celebrating the arrival of a baby boy via a surrogate. The star gushed about her  new baby on instagram and we couldn't be more happy for her.

 

 

MODEL BEHAVIOUR

Beautiful  photos from Hephs Model.

Via Twitter

JUDITH HEARD'S FABULOUS BIRTHDAY PARTY

HAVE YOU SEEN HER DRESS? Not a fabulous foot wrong  from this look darlings.
Don't feel bad if you missed Judy's party on Saturday.  We got our miss from the glamorous do and she didn't disappoint.  Our girl shares her special day with her young twin daughters so it was an all round HEARD WEEKEND.

Check it here!

MODEL SPOTLIGHT: CAROLINE KUGONZA

PATRICIA AKELLO: UGANDA'S HOTTEST EXPORT

Meet Uganda's hottest model of the moment Patricia Akello taking over the fashion world. Patricia formerly groomed by Joram Model Management Uganda is currently with Fusion models Cape Town. 

GO GIRL!

Conversation With Jozy: Sera Lubowa-Muhenda On Finally Finding Inner Joy

In this latest series of Conversation with Jozy I got to interview a phenomenal woman and great ambassador for Uganda Mrs. Sera Lubowa-Muhenda (Yes! she’s married). Sera is a renowned Singer, Actress and Model born in Mengo, Uganda, was raised in Paris before moving to Texas in the  USA where she is now based. The beautiful young model and wife is a trained Dancer and former Pageant Queen excited to be finally pursuing her music career. Her "sound" is a mixture of Soul, R&B, Afrobeat and Reggae and has been compared to Jill Scott and Corrine Bailey-Rae. She credits her passion for music to Miriam Makeba, Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, Lauryn Hill and other artists who write lyrics from the SOUL.

Where do you live and what do you love most about it?

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas is a sunny, often quiet but youthful area. There is always something to do whether it’s cultural, relaxation, retail or nightlife. I love it! Best place in the USA I believe!

Have you always wanted to work in fashion? 

Fashion was never on my mind. In fact, I was a tom-goy all the way tip my Senior Prom. That was the first time I wore makeup and a gown in front of my school mates!  I fell into the fashion world at the age of 19 when I began modeling. At home, I’m very simple but when I am in public, I like to showcase a piece of my soul with every look.

Tell me about what you do. What is a typical workday like?

I wake up, do yoga or cardio (depending on the weather). I head to the office, work until 4pm. I head home, write music for other artists (I ghost write) and then hit the gym. After the gym, I cook, clean, work on my own music, and fall asleep.

What are your favourite things about your job?

Writing! I love to write! I can take myself into any situation and come out with a song or story.

Favorite Designer/Celebrity style?

I can never get enough of Valentino. I love the classic beauty of his pieces. Also, my best friend Gloria Mandudi. She is a great designer.
 

What’s your biggest triumph?

Any Woman’s greatest triumph, whether she will admit it or not, is finding her bliss. Her inner joy, her purpose and LOVING herself for it. It was a great struggle in my life but I finally have it!

Best experience in the fashion industry?

Meeting Barak Obama at a fashion show. I never thought fashion would lead me there.

Not so glamorous realities or obstacles of the industry?

Women will harm themselves and others for 5 seconds of limelight. The ugliest part of you will come out when you are desperate. I have been there and I have witnessed it.

Tell me about the music. How did that come about? 

Ever since I was a baby, I was singing. Instead of toys, I was next to the radio. I entered talent shows, attended performance schools and theaters. Vocal coaching. I just knew that music is going to be my life a death. I fully embrace this fact.

Whats your sound like? How do you get it to your audience?

AfroBeat meats Soul, Reggae and Pop. I sing what I see and I love melodies from all over the world. I’m a “World Artist”.

Any future plans?

I plan on traveling to Africa and other Continents this year to showcase my work. I will finally reveal my soul’s fullest potential by the grace of God.

Words of wisdom: What Advice would you give to someone who would like a career in the fashion industry?

Find your joy. Find that thing that holds your happiness and nurture it. Write things down, thank people, smile, dance, cry and forgive. This will build you up. Focus on your Joy.

You can listen to Sera’s music via reverbnation and and soundcloud.
 

Contact:

Website: www.facebook.com/SeraLubowaEXTRA
Instagram: @SeraLubowa
Twitter: @SeraLubowa

 WOW! Such fierceness we wish this young lady all the success!

 

PEACHES GELDOF DEAD AT 25

Peaches Geldof, the model and television presenter who was concert organizer Bob Geldof's daughter, has died at age 25.

Bob Geldof said in a statement Monday: "Peaches has died. We are beyond pain."

"She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us," he said. "Writing 'was' destroys me afresh. What a beautiful child. How is this possible that we will not see her again? How is that bearable?"

Peaches was active in the fashion world, a frequent attendee at fashion shows who was photographed just last week at a show in London.

She was twice married and leaves behind two sons. Her second husband is musician Tom Cohen.

"My beloved wife Peaches was adored by myself and her two sons Astala and Phaedra, and I shall bring them up with their mother in their hearts every day. We shall love her forever," Cohen said in a statement.

Peaches was a young girl when her mother Paula Yates died of a drug overdose in 2000.

The last tweet Peaches sent on Twitter was on Sunday, when she posted a photograph of herself as a child and her mother, with the caption: "Me and my mum."

MODEL SPOTLIGHT: ALEXSANDRAH - GE

I caught with buzzed about up and coming model Alexsandrah -Ge of GTM Models. The hardworking and striking South London based model is a Mother, Model, and Student and Till girl at Sports Direct.  I have met Alex at several industry events and she is usually working the runway and shows but she is always delightful and a ball to chat too backstage so when I heard she had a young baby too, I wanted to find out how she juggles motherhood,  University and modelling with her day job.

Where do you live and what do you love most about it?  

I live in Crystal Palace. I love the diversity of my area it has a range of different ethnicity’s, cultures and religion this means I have a wider range when it comes to take always.

Where do you live and what do you love most about it?

I live in Crystal Palace. I love the diversity of my area it has a range of different ethnicity’s, cultures and religion this means I have a wider range when it comes to take always :)

Have you always wanted to work in fashion?

I knew when I was younger I wanted to be famous I didn't know How I wanted to be famous but I knew I wanted to be recognised for doing something. it just happens that I was scouted by a big agency when I was younger and from that point on I wanted to be a model.

Tell me about what you do. What is a typical workday like?

My days vary if I'm not at a shoot or at a show I'm running from casting to casting as well as trying to juggle motherhood, university life and my job in sales at Sports Direct.

What are your favourite things about your job?

Your least favourite?

My favourite thing about modelling is meeting new people and walking down the runway. I've always said I'm always thankful for my girls …LOL. My least favourite thing is the way that black models are treated in the industry. It's like we are not good enough there's always an excuses were either too dark, you can't deal with our hair, you already have a black model (when they don't ) or something else like that.

Favorite Designer/Celebrity style?

I wouldn't say I have a favourite designer I like loads of different bits from different designers and collections. But i am all about supporting the new upcoming talent and I'm in LOVE with Marbelle Fashion by Mary Rozita. I wouldn't say I have a celebrity style I wear whatever I like, tomboyish gothic, black, gold, it varies.

What’s your biggest triumph?

Doing fashion scout for FAD. I finally got an on schedule show.

Best experience in the fashion industry?

Tessa Edwards SS13 for last years. LFW show the girls were amazingly lovely and definitely has to be the best experience ever.

Any future plans?

Just keep pushing myself to become more main stream and continue doing positive things to be the best I can be for myself and my baby girl.

Words of wisdom: What Advice would you give to someone who would like a career in the fashion industry?

Be true to yourself don't pretend to be someone you’re not. Don't be afraid to speak up (within reason) and remember you can always be replaced.

 

Contact:

Instagram: Alexsandrah_G

Twitter: AlexDModel

Africa's Next Top Model Back Home

The winner of the first edition of Africa's Next Top Model has returned home to Uganda to a hero's welcome and press conference.  

Press conference

 Aamito after her interview with Capital FM's  Alex Ndawula, Lucky and Salvador

 Aamito on arrival at Entebbe  International Airport along with her manager  Joram Muzira of Joram Model Management

 

Every one can't get enough of Aamito and the beautiful model is enjoying the spotlight and has already made several appearances on radio and TV. 

 

Welcome home Aamito! 

     Aamito was snapped with veteran radio presenter Alex Ndawula. 

Via Antmafrica instgram 

Today's Eye Candy Is Essex Boy Model David Gandy

AAMITO ON TOP! UGANDA' S AAMITO STACIE LAGUM WINS SEASON 1 OF AFRICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL

 Aamito Stacie Lagum has been crowned the first ever winner of Tyra Banks' television franchise Africa’s Next Top Model. The competion's season 1 has finally come to an end after nine weeks of fierce competions and lots of tears. Uganda’s Aamito Stacie proved unbeatable with comparisons already being drawn to well know African supermodels such as Alek Wek.

Supporters from Aamito's home Country watched the final showdown on live screenings from bars and at home as she beat 11 other contestants from 8 different countries including 3 contestants from Nigeria (Joyce, Omowunmi, and Opeyemi)  in the completion hosted by Victoria's Secrets angel and world reknown supermodel, Oluchi Orlandi.

Jozyz spoke to one well wisher who said, "Everyone here is so proud of her. She is a great ambassador to young girls and has show us that you can achieve your dreams if you work hard enough".

In an open letter to her supporters posted on the show's facebook page, Aamito wrote....

"I AM AFRICA'S FRIST EVER NEXT TOP MODEL!!!! This is a surreal moment in my life and career.
I would firstly like to thank God, for allowing this path in this journey that I have committedly begun. I would like to thank, super host Oluchi for having paid me any attention.
Josie Borain and Remi Adetiba, I will not disappoint you thank you all so much..
My family and friends we have done it! it coul...dnt have been possible without you all. thank you.
Africa but first ,my beautiful country Uganda who have put all their trust in me ,encouraged and supported me from day 1 ,thank you.
Beautiful Africa and even more beautiful people from around the world ,that have all shown me nothing but love ,I am extremely humbled and overwhelmed by the tremendous and mind blowing support you beauties have shown me over the past 10 weeks..
My fellow contestants, you were all great and together we have formed a sisterhood of ANTM Africa cycle1 cast.
All 11 of you taught me a lot and I definitely carry a part of each of you in me, I wish you all endless success.
To the ATMN team, thank you, thank you , thank you.
And there you have it, the throne is yours Uganda,lets together keep it shining bright.
faithfully yours,
Aamito".

 

Congratulations Aamito! You deserve it.

Candice Swanepoel for January 2014 edition of Vogue Brazil

Swimsuit model Candice Swanepoel sizzles for January 2014 edition of Vogue Brazil.