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Candids: Samantha Mumba & Liya Kebede

December 17, 2008

Pop singer Samantha Mumba of Zambian and Irish descent struck a pose on and off the red carpet at the Avakian Beverly Hills Boutique celebration earlier this month.

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Hmm…anyone knows who’s the guy with Samantha?!

Quick Facts & Tidbits on Samantha Mumba:

  • Samantha’s Zambian and Irish. (Her father Peter Mumba is a Zambian aircraft engineer and her mother is Irish.)
  • Her claim to fame came via her first single, “Gotta Tell You.”
  • If you believe all that’s been said about Samantha, she’s dated Sisqo, The Game, and Charles Porter.
  • Earlier this year, Samantha appeared on “Dancing On Ice” and she later on celebrated her position.
  • She has 3 albums: Gotta Tell You (2000), Woman (2002), The Collection (2006), and a new album coming soon.
  • For more info on Samantha visit her official myspace page: myspace.com/samanthamumba

    Ethiopian model Liya Kebede (in 3.1 Phillip Lim) kept a bright smile on as she hit the NY screening event of “Benjamin Button.”

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    Here’s what Liya wore:
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    Here’s another fun fashion comparison courtesy of FABSUGAR :
    Lipstick Jungle’s Linsday Price and model Liya in 3.1 Phillip Lim navy ruffle dress – which lady pulled off the look?

    Afro/Naija News:

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  • Now It’s Obama’s Turn…What Shall He Wear To His Inauguration? [I Like Her Style]
  • Grab Holiday Gift Ideas [Boutique Mix Fashion]

  • Meagan Good in her favorite YSL shoes in Lagos [Bella Naija]
  • Ghana’s Kate Menson Crowned 2008 MNet Face of Africa [Fashion Junkii]
  • Zimbabwe says cholera crisis is result of Western germ warfare [L.A Times]
  • So THAT’S Where Fat Joe and Eve has been hiding at! [Sheria Na Mavazi]
  • RuPaul as Barack and Michelle Obama [Naija Gal]
    Photos: Getty, WWD, Celebrityville, Bella Naija, & Wireimage

  • 2 Comments leave one →
    1. December 30, 2008 6:29 am

      Love that Phillip Lim dress!

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