(top) A preview of Pop’Africana’s stunning first cover; (bottom) Oroma Elewa
Another character I had the pleasure of hanging with in NY was Oroma Elewa of my new favorite project Pop’Africana. We met up at her place for wine and bonding over shoes & art. Oroma is a beautiful Scorpio who hates wedges, and I, a Taurus who hates stilettos, but we share a love of this seasons Miu Miu. Our personalities compliment nicely.
In the simplest of words – Oroma is inspiring. I could sit and trade inspiration or play dress up with her all day. The photographer & former model is so captivating, epitomizes personal style, and speaks like the artist she is… the way I still think in my head, but have outwardly somewhat diluted or even repressed due to years of trying to make people understand. Does that make any sense? Anyway, her baby, Pop’Africana is the coolest new shit – she’s redefining the mainstream view of Africa & fashion I can’t wait for you to see the rest.
What drew me to Pop’Africana initially was the art, and I continued to be sucked in from there. After hunting down the preview issue & scouring the blog, I saw style – real steez – that was Black, sure, but so much more than that. It is really just beautiful and it’s SOOO nice to see fashion on a color palette that resembles my own.
You can buy the magazine on newsstands in April, but til then check out a sneak peek on the Pop’Africana blog. There’s a more in-depth post on the magazine & Oroma coming soon! Aaand it looks like Oroma & I will be teaming up in the near future! I look forward to what out brains could do combined.
PS – Oroma introduced me to lots of cool stuff on our playdate – check out Baloji the best & most hypnotic new video/music I’ve seen/heard in a while. SO RAD!
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That shot is gorgeous but I’d love to see another picture with her eyes open. I’m so curious!
Look at those never ending legs! Wow!
YAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSS!!! I dig the concept and the visuals on the blog are very interesting indeed. Reminds me a bit of my forever-mourned Suede Magazine.
that’s what I call a cover. Probs wont be able to get this in UK :( so will have to satisfy myself with the blog :)
wow. that’s awesome. this magazine looks like it’s going to be great!
I am in LOVE with this post. She is gorgeous…I love her skin color. I’d love to see more of her and her fashion ideas… it’s really good to see her putting herself out there as a force to be reckoned with.
again I LOVE this post. (:
BEAUTIFUL! Wow. I’m in awe of that amazing first shot there. I also love the lil plaid numbers. So gorgeous!
holy shit..those legs go on for days!
Wow. That first one is absolutely stunning,
This is blog is cooler than me. This blogger is cooler than me. I fail, you win. WONDERFUL creation =]
damn..girl your blog is so gangsta… love your style..
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this is awesome. something fresh that we rarely see.
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you.are.incredible.
i mean i love your blog
and this african model is gorgeous.
i’ve recently seen pics of you on teen vogue.
congrad’s!
i accidentally came across this blog while looking for something else..
^.^
sooo happy i did.
Can’t wait to check this out! Taurus Girls Rock!
Pop Africana rocks all the way.
Great Work.
Laura E.
Omg legs for days…gorgeoUs
i like oroma but the peaple oroma is very lot and they make sigse every night .
thier children dont have edacation and socoil serves