RIP Michael K Williams
It would be a lie to state that Michael K Williams was very popular within the African community, let alone very popular. But for those that loved and followed shows like the Wire where he played Omar Little and Albert “Chalky” White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, then he is definitely a figmentation in your celebrity world.
Yesterday, Michael Williams was found dead in his New York City apartment Monday afternoon, law enforcement official told CNN. Investigators found drug paraphernalia near his body, the official said.
Michael K Williams Is Gone But Not Forgotten…In Style
As usual many are doubting the scenario. Never the less the most essential part is he is gone and images of the actor are going viral. However, there are a set of images that Africans are particularly sharing to mourn the passing away of Michael K Williams, and that was in participation in an African fashion show.
Ghanaian designer Ozwald Boateng
The fashion show was one by renowned London Based Ghanaian luxury suit designer, Ozwald Boateng who has had a consistent fascination for celebrities participating in his fashion show. In 2019 he organized a spectacular show at the Apollo Theatre on May 05 in New York City.
Black Panther Era
The show was a bit more culturally African-centered compared to the typical expectation of Ozwald Boateng, and it’s not hard to explain why. This was shortly after the impact of the Black Panther movie and its release.
As a matter of fact, Ozwald Boateng was amongst the renowned designers featured in the Black Panther movie. Most of us recall the well-suited gentleman from Ethiopia’s Mursi tribe with his lip-stretching accessory from below.
It was that same exact suit Michael was spotted walking down the runway with. But this participation on the runway for Ozwald Boateng was not the only connection Michael K Williams had with Africa. In late 2019 he took a DNA test and discovered his origins that he is from the Mande Tribe of Sierra Leone.
In all, we send our condolences not only to his friends and family, but also is fans and all those others close to him. Rest In peace Michael K Williams.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: (L to R) Julien Macdonald, Ozwald Boateng, Tim Wade, Louise Hazel and Michael K. Williams attend a special screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” hosted by will.i.am and i.am+ at The Electric Cinema on December 18, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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Volta Fashion Week, Awards and Honors will be happening this year from 10th-12th February at the serene Holy Trinity Spa and Hotel in the Volta region Of Ghana. Having an array of spectacular designers from both Ghana and other parts of Africa showcasing. This year’s event is fused with a special massage package for VIP guests. Ticket cost ranges from 50 cedis for students, 100 cedis single, 150 cedis double, 1000 cedis VIP and 1500 cedis for VVIP.
The International Fashion Festival in Togo (FIMO 228) has established itself for nine years now as a benchmark fashion event that promotes the talents of designers from all over the world. Like every fashion event, FIMO 228 reflects the art in fashion and all the cultures of the countries represented by the designers present. Presently on the FIMO 228, creators, models, photographers, journalists, national and international media. But it does not stop there. Each year, FIMO228 is part of a logic of commitment to solving the problems of our society. Thus, the 10th edition of FIMO 228 has the social theme “Fashion is committed to protecting the environment” and the artistic theme “Féérie”. Now the dice for the 10th has been rolled; 
All-African Leather Fair (AALF): the trade show organizing by The Ethiopian Leather Industries Association
(ELIA) from the first edition in 2008 up to 12th successfully. AALF brings together tanners, footwear and
other leather goods manufacturers, in addition of equipment and technology suppliers, chemical and
inputs suppliers, manpower training institutions, trade promotion organizations, etc from all over the
world.
African companies and organizations are expected to constitute the largest attendance. The Fair is a
specialized one designed to promote the African leather industry and to enable it create an interface with
its partners within the continent and around the world. There is side events included occurring parallel
with the show Panel discussion, Fashion show, Fashion Zone, Leather Talent show.
Due to the Global market situation and the pandemic impact the leather sector in Ethiopia and Africa at
large heavily affected. It is expected that the upcoming AALF trade fair will play its role in motivating the
sector in market expansion, facilitating inter Africa business relation .Investment Attraction, Technology
transfer and etc… To motivate the sector The government starts school shoe and bag project under the
initiation the manufacturing sector “Let Ethiopia produce “ “ Ethiopia Tamret“ as the sector dependent
on inputs such as chemical, accessories and component supplier will be expected in wide participation.
Considering these AALF2023 will Have new components fashion show will be including some Africa
countries participations, Fashion Zone(where many designers will participating by showing the Fashion
trends) Talent show (leather products creativity, any innovation creativity in the sector ) in addition to this
Ethiopia Leather journal upgraded to Africa Leather journal (sector based studies ,research and potential facts for Africa will be published inspirational descriptive motto also included .
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