Prior to the world cup in South Africa, there were a few events that took over my life and this is one of them. Kojo, my home boy from my old church, had a fashion show at Tabaq Bistro in DC. I was on the p's and q's (always wanted to use that term), ahem on the photography.



This picture actually captures the night: volunteers for models donning Kojo's Citizins label and DJ's that coupled as dancers whenever they had the chance. To check out more of Kojo's stuff click here.


My favorite shirt of the night (left) and fans of Citizins clothing were in attendance.


Of course, nothing will truly be Ghanaian if there isn't an ingenious way of getting stuff done. Case in point: observe her excellent proficiency in using headphones - not a microphone - in announcing the beginning of the fashion show segment of the evening. Adds a whole new meaning to improv....

So I got to take pictures of Fashion X in Gainesville when I was last there to judge the step show, late February. Shout out to the FX crew, as I was a model myself my junior year. A lot of tedious work and commitment goes into putting on the annual show-from the coordinators, models, to the DJ and hosts. Props to BSU and this year's director, Liana, for a good job well done.

Apparently shakara means "to show off" in Nigeria. As the models walked up and down the catwalk, there was a lady asking them to 'shakara' to the audience [more here] Fashion courtesy of the Nigerian embassy.

As promised the pictures from the Asante Association dinner & dance. And yes, I am placing an order for my own personal kente.