Spotlight On: Pop Africana

January 27th, 2011 Posted by Janelle comments (21)

While most fashion magazines are still getting a grasp on the concept of diversity, there are few out there that offer a fresh perspective. Launched last year by Oroma Elewa, Pop Africana aims to serve as the official African book of style. Paying tribute to and showcasing the incredible talent within the continent, each issue introduces readers to a wealth of creativity. The limited edition, second issue (available on the Pop Africana website) features editorials with beauty Ajak Deng, along with special content from Duro Olowu, Olufemi Terry, Maki Oh, Marcus Samuelsson & Nina Keita.

Issue No. 2 | Ajak Deng by Owen Bruce

Issue No. 1 | Gaye McDonald by Jamie Nelson

Issue No. 1 | Ataui Deng & Atong Ajork by Oroma Elewa

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21 Comments

  1. Marty says:
    January 27th, 2011
    at 7:42 pm

    yes, they really starting to take note.
    BLACK RULES 😀

  2. Marty says:
    January 27th, 2011
    at 7:43 pm

    typo.
    BLACKS GIRLS RULES

  3. Jimmy says:
    January 27th, 2011
    at 10:52 pm

    Oroma is great. I’m glad she’s shredding light on African fashion.

  4. bee says:
    January 27th, 2011
    at 11:25 pm

    i like this… and i would add nykhor from red if i could do it..=)

  5. Josh says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 12:01 am

    Gaye McDonald is an undiscovered supermodel, imo. The face, the body, everything about her is phenomenal. Give her a chance to shine, fashion gods!!!

  6. The Boy From Newcastle says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 6:16 am

    I love how much you promote Ajak. I find her the most irresistable black model out there.

  7. Things I Like says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 6:16 am

    I think Ajak has one of the cutest smiles in the world! Very nice editorial with Ataui

    http://www.thingsilike-rotex.blogspot.com

  8. poo says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 6:53 am

    Looking forward to getting this; thanks for the tip.

  9. ESkinny says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 7:37 am

    GREAT cover!

  10. nek says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 9:15 am

    she is so pretty, but i don’t like thit

  11. Antonio Barros says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 9:24 am

    I love the close up pictures!!!

    🙂

    http://ftourist.blogspot.com
    http://thesingular.blogspot.com

  12. gabriel olusola says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 12:57 pm

    this is really african and we have lot more to offer the world in terms of fashion

  13. glunge says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 12:57 pm

    beautiful.
    thank you for sharing, janelle.

  14. RCVW says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 1:27 pm

    YES!

    http://www.RCVWphoto.com

  15. Prisca says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 2:23 pm

    I want it , I need it , I crave it !!!
    Getting it right NOW.

  16. DooDiva says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 2:57 pm

    Yep, it is only beginning.

  17. carola says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 6:36 pm

    Gaye is AMAZING, so is Atong, so underrated both of them 🙁

  18. sharpfocusphoto says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 7:00 pm

    it’s a good initiative. there are so many great talents in africa and so many more out of africa who left because they couldn’t express their talent there. the sad thing is that because of misconceptions most people in this hemisphere think that if you have an (african) accent you’re stupid.

  19. GP says:
    January 28th, 2011
    at 10:09 pm

    Those lips are unbelievable.

  20. Beauty Is Diverse says:
    January 29th, 2011
    at 9:54 am

    I like Pop Africana, great photos.

  21. Elena says:
    January 31st, 2011
    at 2:46 am

    I wish i was half black-half asian.

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