Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell & Alek Wek Covers “Arise” magazine

Posted on November 28, 2008 by 2bchoopla

Top models Naomi Campbell, Liya Kebede, and Alek Wek are on the cover of “ARISE” magazine – the Africa Issue which was launched at the Royal Albert Hall in London by leading Nigerian publication THISDAY.

Liya Kebede Naomi Campbell and Alek Wek for Arise Magazine The Africa Issue 2008

This issue highlights couture/custom pieces by Nigerian designers Fati Asibelua of MOMO Couture, Lanre DaSilva Ajayi of LDA and Deola Sagoe. The issue launched during the 2008 Africa Rising Event.

Alek Wek in MOMO Couture and Deola Sagoe
Sudanese Supermodel Alek Wek In Deola Sagoe & MOMO Couture

Liya Kebede in Deola Sagoe and Lanre DaSilva Ajayi of LDA
Ethiopian top fashion model Liya Kebede in Lanre DaSilva Ajayi (LDA) & Deola Sagoe

Here’s the dress Naomi Campbell wore for the photo shoot via Bella Naija.

Naomi Campbell in Deola Sagoe
British Top Fashion Model Naomi Campbell in Deola Sagoe

Who wore the look best -the runway model or Miss Naomi?

Related Links & Tidbits:
MOMO couture line was created by Nigerian fashion designer Fati Asibelua.

  • Artist Spotlight Designer Deola Sagoe [Hip Candy]
  • Deola Sagoe is from haute couture fashion designer Nigeria’s Ondo State.
  • Deola Sagoe Charity Fashion Show [Bella Naija]
  • All About Deola Sagoe [Deola Sagoe Official Site]
  • Find out Why Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi is Known for Her Victorian Style [The Guardian Life]
  • MOMO Couture Rocks Africa Rising 2008. [Black Superwoman]

    [Photos spotted at Bella Naija]

    Liya Kebede and Alek Wek at THISDAY Africa Rising fashion show. They both have on MOMO Couture:

    Alek Wek and Liya Kebede in MOMO Couture

    Here’s another fashion face-off…
    Alek Wek vs Liya Kebede in Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi : Who Pulled Off The Look?

    • Filed under: Alek Wek, Deola Sagoe, Fashion, Kenya, Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi, Liya Kebede, MOMO Couture, Newsstand, Sudan, THISDAY Africa Rising

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    9 Responses

    1. patricia, on December 11th, 2008 at 12:00 pm Said:

      having worked back stage at your Arise Africa at The Royal Albert Hall, i found it very exciting and would love the opportunity to work along side such brilliant professionals again, i am use to working in wardrobe and the whole of the back stage arena also enjoyed assisting the Stage Manager making sure people were in the asigned places for the right places for there que.
      if you do have any vancancies please do not hesitat to call me Patricia Nadine on 07919 513 789 alternatively you can e.mail me.
      thank you
      Patricia

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