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The Ankara Festival was designed to showcase upcoming and established designers who specialize in using traditional African fabrics and prints to create contemporary clothing in a fashion show.

Actress Shondrella Avery (End of Watch, Napolean Dynamite, The Secret Life of Bees, Déjà Vu) hosted this year’s event.

The event which held at Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA featured designers such as Ekwueme(Nigeria); Sumahrie Collections (Sierra Leone); Oyato Designs (New York/Nigeria); Tribal Mask (Los Angeles); Glamm Fashions (New York/Nigeria); Oyato Designs; Revere Couture; Nsaa House Of Designs(Ghana), Glamm Fashion, Dai Z Couture(Cameroon), Sumahrie collections(Sierra Leone); and Menogu Designs.

The professional make-up was handled by Napoleon Perdis Beauty Academy (Hollywood), Professional Hair Styling by Tea Carter and Demetria Hampton of Hot Off the Press Salon (West Covina)

The artists who performed were Naira, Big Klef, Bro Phalu Falu and Celestina.

This event was executively produced by Mr. Peter Lentini (Founder & Creative Director) Mrs. Bimpe Lentini (Founder& Executive Director) Ms. Dunnie Onasanya (Special Events Producer & Public Relations) Ms. Chioma Nwosu (Associate Fashion Show Producer) Mr. Demola Ogunnaike (Co- Director)

The Ankara Festival is unique way to bridge the gap between generations of Africans and African – Americans living in the United States through fashion and music. NOTABLES IN ATTENDANCE: Monalisa Okojie (CEO & Founder of Nehita Jewelry), Sandra Izsadore (Artist, Composer, FELA), Russell Andrews (Actor), Tokunbo Kujore (2012 Miss Nigeria In America)

Enjoy pictures from the event.











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Really pretty. Love the pants and pink jacket in the first picture and the tank top in the last.