Celebrities such as Becca, Yvonne Nelson, John Dumelo, Joselyn Dumas, Confidence, Frank Rajah, KKD, Miss Universe Ghana and Kwao Kesse were present. The launch was a very dressy affair with ladies dolled up in cocktail dresses, mix-and-matching colours with wedges and pumps of different colours. MC for the event was KOD, looking fashionable himself in a white kaftan. The people present were treated to a fabulous cocktail.
An interesting formation dance performance commenced the night. The audience was then treated to a remarkable fashion show by a few of Ghana’s Topmost designers. Renee Q displayed her line in accessories, all of which were themed in African print. Her creations ruled in very stylish fascinators, complete with stylish veils (perfect to attend weddings in!) Headbands were also displayed, many of which were sporting flowers made out of African print material. Safoa, the next designer to showcase her accessories, treated her audience to clutches in African print, and heels and wedges, covered in an intricate mix of wax prints. K’Naf Couture oohed and aahed her audience with cocktail dresses and gowns in African print. K’Naf designed Amber Rose’s popular African outfits during her brief time in Ghana, and is the designer for the lovely outfits of Joselyn Dumas of the One Show. Aya Morrison displayed her remarkably interesting line in swimwear; bikinis, one-piece, beach tops and wraps in rich African prints! Bridget proudly displays the remarkable things she can do with merging lace and wax prints to achieve trendy, classy, upper class casual wear.
After this brief fashion, show, Claudia, Editor-in-Chief, and publisher of the magazine, made a speech about the purpose and dream of Glitz Magazine. Glitz Africa is a magazine that seeks to capture the new trends in celebrity lifestyle in Africa. It aims to capture “local glitz for a global readership”. Glitz Africa is especially for the modern black woman, though with juicy tidbits for men as well. This magazine would be sold in the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Nigeria as well as in Ghana.
An auction was held where Confidence bought the first copy for 2,000 GH Cedis.
The introductory issue of Glitz magazine sports popular actor and ladies’ man, John Dumelo, as the face of the magazine. Inside, there is an exciting feature on him where he bares it all about kissing on set, his love life, how he made it into the Ghana movie scene, his time with three great ladies in Ties that Bind and breaking it into Hollywood. There is also an in-depth feature into the life of Confidence Haugen, CEO of Aphrodisiac Night club, in a bid to portray the new, independent and powerful African woman. Readers are treated to juicy and controversial bits of this powerful Ghanaian woman. Yvonne Nelson lets readers briefly into her world, her achievements and dreams of this year which is quickly coming to an end. Glitz man with style brings to its readers the fashion sense and style of KOD. Four celebrity features in one! Truly a must-read!
Divalicious fashion features add up to the impressiveness of Glitz Africa highlighted by features by Ghana’s most powerful designers such as Ivana Annan who shares personal closet secrets, a spotlight is placed on the emerging African styles through K’Naf Couture and Renee Q. A Celebrity News section by celebrity journalist, Ameyaw Debrah, lets in readers on spicy gossip and news about our Ghanaian celebrities, including our two ex-presidents, J. A. Kuffuor, and J.J Rawlings!
However, the magazine goes beyond celebrities and fashion to sharing real nuggets for living: Living Within Your Earning, by Charles Mensah, advices readers on how exactly that, healthy living tips by Pippa’s Health Centre, cooking tips, relationship advice from Cece, as well as Forbes Top 40 list of Powerful African Celebrities.
Glitz Africa is available in malls, high-end boutiques, Petrol stations, bookshops and many more for 10 Gh Cedis, N1000, 3.99 pounds and $8.
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