LIFESTYLE - The African Mirror

Apr

12

2021

Kanye’s Yeezy sneakers headed for millionaire status in Sotheby’s sale

BEAUTY AND FASHION

JILL SERJEANT THE Kanye West sneakers that helped turn athletic shoes into coveted fashion items are going up for sale at Sotheby's, carrying an estimate of more than $1 million. The sneakers were the prototypes for the Yeezy line developed by West and Mark Smith for Nike, and revealed by the rapper during his performance at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Sotheby's said that the Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototypes are being offered for private sale, starting on Monday. The auction house described them as among the most valuable sneakers ever brought to market. Sneakers have become collectors items in recent…

Apr

12

2021

By The African Mirror

See LeBron James in ‘Space Jam 2’

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SPACE Jam is back twenty-five years later, this time with a new NBA superstar. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared the official trailer of the sequel on Twitter, which he is starring in as the main character. James will be joined by Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang in his first major starring role for ‘Space Jam 2: A New Legacy’. In the sequel, LeBron James plays a heightened version of himself who struggles to form a close bond with his son named Don, who dreams of being a videogame developer. Joining…

Apr

20

2021

By The African Mirror

Beverly Naya launches new clothing line

BEAUTY AND FASHION

MPHO RANTAO NIGERIAN media ‘It Girl’ Beverly Naya has ventured into fashion with her new line. Called ‘Be Naya’, Naya launched her line as a ready-to-wear collection that would range from dresses, jumpsuits and stylish sets in Ankara print for the everyday woman. “Be Naya is for the confident and fearless woman, the one who knows she can have it all because she’s worth it! I want women to feel amazing in my pieces and I want them to feel and ooze confidence in every room they walk into.” The actress and television presenter spoke to Nigerian publication Bella Naija…

Apr

19

2021

By The African Mirror

Oscars show reinvented as a movie — with masks, longer speeches

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

JILL SERJEANT THE Oscars ceremony next week will have the look and feel of a movie, giving winners more time for speeches, while coronavirus masks will play a major role, producers of the show said on Saturday. The coronavirus pandemic and a trio of new producers have led to a reinvention of the traditional show where the world's highest movie honours are handed out before a seated theatre audience of more than 4,000 A-list stars and industry executives. Much of the April 25 ceremony will instead be held at the Art Deco Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, where a…

Jun

29

2021

By The African Mirror

Lil Nas X’s onstage kiss earns massive praise

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

MPHO RANTAO US rapper Lil Nas X made fans’ jaws drop with his onstage performance where he kissed a male dancer. In a Michael Jackson ‘Remember The Time’-inspired performance for his homoerotic hit “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” at the 2021 edition of the Black Entertainment Awards (BET), ending it by passionately kissing one of his male backup dancers. https://twitter.com/BET/status/1409337682392752132?s=20 Instead of the expected mass scorn on social media, Nas’ performance was met with major praise, with big names in the hip-hop industry like Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs expressing said support on Twitter. Combs tweeted: “Lil Nas X did that!!…

Jun

28

2021

By The African Mirror

Cardi B reveals pregnancy no.2

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER RAPPERS Cardi B and Offset are expecting again. Cardi B made the announcement during her featured performance with her husband and his group Migos’ on stage at the Black Entertainment Awards (BET). The rapper wore a black jeweled jumpsuit with the crystals designed to surround her swollen belly as the rapper performed. Cardi B at the 2020 BET Awards. Picture: Twitter The announcement during a live show makes it the second time that Cardi has announced her pregnancy to the world. While expecting the couple’s first child, Kulture, Cardi made the announcement while performing on US comedy…

Apr

16

2021

By The African Mirror

Dua Lipa, the new face of Puma present the Mayze sneaker

BEAUTY AND FASHION

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER POP singer Dua Lipa is rocking a new pair of Pumas. Puma released their first campaign for their Mayze sneaker, featuring Dua Lipa as the bold, trendy face of the sneaker. Wearing black and white track jacket over a multi-coloured bralette and fishnets, Dua Lipa is photographed by Mario Sorrenti in the newly-released sneakers - a pair designed in the classic silhouette of Pumas’ casual sneaker range. The Mayze is designed with a stacked sole (higher than normal) with a leather upper that highlights Puma's instantly recognisable design. Picture by: Supplied/Mario Sorrenti. “The Mayze is the perfect…

Apr

22

2021

By The African Mirror

Ethiopia’s Liya Kebede collaborates with H&M

BEAUTY AND FASHION

MPHO RANTAO LIYA Kebede’s label Lemlem is releasing a capsule collection with H&M. The Swedish retail giant announced that the collection between them and Lemlem would feature a range of easy to wear shorts, tops, caftans, sundresses, trousers, cover-ups and colourful swimwear in Lemlem’s signature pastel hues. The collection will also feature handmade jewellery that will be the first ever hand-crafted jewellery to be sold in H&M. Only select stores will stock the collection across Europe, Africa, North America and Oceania. In an interview, Kebede tells Harper's Bazaar: “What’s exciting about partnering with H&M is the way that they reach…

Jun

24

2021

By The African Mirror

The woman redefining African dance

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

TATENDA KANENGONI CLASSICAL ballet instructor Soukaina Marie-Laure Edom is determined to give women space at the heart of African dance. Since 2014 she has run the only institute offering professional dance training in Zimbabwe, and her work is beginning to have a profound effect on dance right across the continent. AfriKera Dance Theatre Hub is situated in the very heart of Harare, a throbbing nexus of sound and energy. From soft classical ballet melodies to rhythmic African drums, sound pours out in a steady stream and there is seldom a moment when dance students are not utilising the space to…

May

11

2021

By The African Mirror

Book Review | Cuddling men and tailoring scissors

LITERATURE

MEGAN ROSS THE Madhouse is a work of dazzling complexity, a pan-African tribute to art and artists alike that explores the strange lives of a family of four. Setting the novel against the political uncertainty of Nigeria in the 1980s and 1990s, author TJ Benson takes his readers on a hallucinatory journey spanning decades and time zones with the titular character – an old asylum-cum-family home – as a portal into the secrets, dreams and yearnings of brothers André and Macmillan, and their parents Sweet Mother and Sharriff. The Madhouse calls to mind the energy of Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things and…