February/March

10 DR PRECIOUS motsepe On the importance of the business side of African fashion, God-fearing family values, love for books and why African women are "powerful beyond words.” NewAfricanWOMAN Issue 12

46 Leila's Universe Miss Universe Leila Lopes,not only reveals the secrets of her gorgeousness, she tells us: "As an African woman, I feel blessed that I can show the world the true beauty of my continent"

4 Editor’s note STOP PRES 6 Yvonne Chaka Chaka award accolade

Osworld’s African Beat 8 Celebrity news and events

Cover Story

10 Fashion Business' Dr. Moloi-Motsepe New African fASHION 18 Fashion Week catwalk splendour 20 Business of fashion at Tiffany Amber 24Top Model Profile: Ajuma Nasenyana 26 What model? Categories of modelling 28 Brand Vlisco's Silent Empire 36 Love Festival from Nkwo Onwuka 42 Perfect Plum by Kirette

HAIR & BEAUTY 46 Beauty tips from Miss Universe Leila Lopes 50 The music sensation simply called Lira 54 Smouldering makeup exclusive looks 58 Get The Look

LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS 60 Love goodies for valentines and beyond 62 Hot Issue: Your man and your best friend trendsetters 66 Jewellery from Ghana 68 Designer shoes galore 70 The animal print style Women'S MONTH 72 Inspirational Corner with Mya Padmore 74 Strength of a woman: Doreen Lawrence 76 Gabon's first Lady on widows 78 Angelique Kidjo on rights 82 Malawi: who wears the trousers 84 Lest we forget DRCongo women

Health & Welbeing 86 Health Corner with Dr. Dube 88 Black women & cancer 90 Mental Health stigma WOMAN & HOME 92 Guess whose House? TRAVEL 96 Japan: An African in Tokyo WHERE TO SHOP 98 Stockist

LOVE FESTIVAL From Nkwo Onwuka

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