Do you know someone, perhaps a neighbour, a friend, or a family member who deserves to be recognised as an 'African Woman of the Year'?
Each issue, we have a story entitled 'African Woman of the Month' where we feature a famous business woman, celebrity or philanthropist who is an exceptional figure in their sphere. Now, we want you to introduce us to the lady who you think should be the next winner.
She can be a child minder, a teacher, a volunteer or simply someone who means a lot to her community; it doesn't matter as long as you believe and convince us that she's amazing.
Email mail@icecore.net 500 words explaining why your nominee should be the first African Woman of the Year.
The first three winners will each receive a pair of tickets for the prestigious African Woman First Year Anniversary in November 2006 and get to mingle with East Africa's brightest stars!
So pencils at the ready! Good luck!
Sylvia Makes Her mark at Cape Town Fashion Week The New Vision Online - 15th August, 2005
It was mostly a fashion buyer's kind of show, so the 2005 Nokia Cape Town fashion Week did not have many of the bold and outrageous outfits most of us are used to. Instead, there was subtlety, finesse, and clothes that were almost ready to wear. Designs by Uganda's Sylvia Owori fit in just fine. "In a way this was different from last year's Kenya fashion Week", Owori said after her showcase on Friday evening. "When you come to a show like this, you want to make an impact, you want people to start asking about your clothes, and to order for them. People come here from all over the world to look at designs, so one hopes to have made an impression."
Sylvia again The Weekly Observer - 11th August 2005
You never quite know where Sylvia Owori's nose for business will lead her next. For now, the enterprising fashion designer is in South Africa, participating in the Nokia Cape Town Fashion Week.
Sylvia is sharing publicity and marketing space with Africa's big time fashion designers. Her name appears alongside big names such as Kl{k, Hip Hop, Craig Port, Rosenwerth, Maya Prass, Hilton Weiner and YDE.
Owori launches African Woman 2 The New Vision Online - 19th December, 2005
IT was all glitz and glamour at the launch of the second issue of african woman magazine at Faze 2 last Wednesday.
The event saw hundreds of fashion-conscious people throng the venue in high gear. The second issue cover features Ajuma, a rising Kenyan model, whose profile ran in the previous issue. It also features artiste Julianna Kanyomozi, Joanita Kawalya and Sarah Kizito.
Gypsy skirts, latest fad for ladies The New Vision Online - 21st April, 2006
Gypsy skirts are back. They come in different bright attractive colours. These soft cotton, loose, flowing and free-size skirts have taken Kampala by storm. They constitute every boutique's attractive display. They are tempting to buy...
... Sylvia Owori, a local fashion designer and director of Zippa models concurs. She says to avoid colour clashing, they have different embroidery that can help one team them with. You can also match the skirts with plain light blouses, preferably sleeveles or skinny t-shirts to give one an elegant look.
Fashion with a soul at Emin Pasha The New Vision Online - 24th January, 2006
LAST Wednesday, about 80 women gathered at Emin Pasha Hotel's swimming pool to eat, drink and celebrate womanhood. Sylvia Owori was launching the third issue of her magazine. It was a colourful evening in many ways. Like many such events nowadays, it was a cocktail that had us on our feet for close to four hours. The tiny but delicious bites were few and far between but there was plenty to drink.
City Beat readers win Owori clothes The New Vision Online - 13th September, 2005
FOR the lucky finalists at the City Beat draw held at the Sylvia Owori label store at Garden City, it was a mixture of feelings. From a high mood of anticipation, through disbelief, sense of loss and finally happiness.
From the beginning, it was not The New Vision's marketing manager, Tony Glencross, who excited the audience' attention was on fashion editor, Keturah Kamugasa, whose tips were vital to all. Sylvia Owori, who seems less wordy in the presence of the press, had little to say about her success story.
African Woman The New Vision Online - 14th November, 2005
PERHAPS we now have some answers as to why Sylvia Owori gave up running the Miss Uganda beauty pageant. Something else has been taking up her time. Last Thursday at Garden City, the designer launched her women's magazine, african woman.
And the magazine is nothing to be mocked. The layout and design are rich, paper quality excellent and the content appealing. Even better is the pricing, sh3,000, which is within reach of the average reader.
