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22 March, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE
KenSoul Diva - Liz Ogumbo says it in BLACK at ESSENCE OF A WOMAN
Liz Ogumbo, multi-talented KenSoul Diva will feature as a special guest at the Essence of A Woman event to be held at Cantare, Monte Casino on Tuesday 23 March.
Singer, fashion and jewellery designer, Liz is an innovative creative talent. Currently in South Africa to record her debut album, the KenSoul Diva is working with veteran Zulu musical maestro, Bheki Khoza.
Hailing from Kenya, Liz has travelled the world, conquering fashion ramps from Milan, Italy to Dakar, Senegal as a model and fresh thinking designer who says it's time for African women to make their mark.
During the Essence of A Woman event, Liz Ogumbo will also present her newly launched fashion collection titled: ‘Say it in Black'. Fresh off the runway at the Malindi Fashion event in Kenya, two weeks ago, the ‘Say it in Black' collection features the ubiquitous black dress.
"I believe less is more! When you ooze confidence, few people will disagree with you. Through the Say It In Black collection, I have minimised fuss and accented the beauty of our individuality as African women. My philosophy is that every day should be celebrated as an opportunity to make our mark in the world. Say It In Black says it all", says Liz Ogumbo.
Liz is passionate about women and their power and strength. A living example of a courageous and visionary entrepreneur, Liz says her participation in the Essence of A Woman event is an opportunity to invite women to embrace self-definition and Say it in Black.
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FACT FILE: LIZ OGUMBO
• 2004: Liz founded a modeLling agency - Imani International Model Management in Los Angeles, USA
o Incorporated in Nairobi, Kenya in 2006.
• 2005:
o Wrote a book denouncing the idea of size zero models in Africa. Titled: "The modeling industry; who is the ideal model?"
• 2007: Opened the House Of Imani fashion label and launched as fashion designer in 2007
• 2008:
o Liz pioneered a movement; "Glam-up" at The British Council WAPI program. Through her "Glam Up", Liz was able to raise the bar within the local fashion industry scene
o Received a ‘young woman entrepreneur' award from the US Embassy in Kenya
o Represented the Kenyan fashion industry spokesperson at the 21st governing UN MDG Summit in Kenya
• 2009:
o Imani House of Fashion showcased at the inaugural Africa fashion week in Joburg, South Africa & at other shows within the continent.
o Liz finally found her passion for music and began writing songs for her debut album
• 2010:
o Launched the House of Imani: "Say it in Black" fashion collection at the Malindi Fashion Event in Kenya
o Launched South East Soul - a collaboration music initiative blending musical inspiration from South Africa and East Africa under the musical direction of Bheki Khoza.
o April: going into studio to record her debut album
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‘2010 is the year for bold, self-expression!´, says Liz Ogumbo, designer launching the Say it in black collection at the Malindi Fashion Show on the humid evening of the 6th March 2010.
