TGIF: AZONTO
If you haven’t heard about the Azonto Dance craze, then you’re on a long thing, the long anticipated video of Fuse ODG and Tiffany has finally arrived… The video also stars Donae’o. Alright, enough chatting, Azonto!!
New Music :Brymo
From The Choc Boi who got us screaming Oleku and heavily playing Ara, Brymo blesses us with his new single destined to be a hit. Good Morning is off his forthcoming album Son Of A Carpenter.
Listen
Around The Web
The 19th New York African Film Festival
The 2012 New York African Film Festival, presented under the banner 21st Century: The Homecoming is a two-month multi-venue event in New York City exploring notions of home and homeland through films and their protagonists. A select group of features, shorts and documentaries, as well as experimental films and archival footage, will be presented alongside supplementary programs aimed at a broader exploration of the festival’s themes, including panel discussions, visual and performing art exhibitions, professional development workshops for artists, and in-school presentations for K-12 and university students. For more info, visit their website for screening dates, venues and schedules.
And tomorrow, April the 13th, this will be showing:
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 @ 8:00pm (Festival Celebration Party @ 10:00pm)
Venue: The Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery – Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center
Venue: The Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery – Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center
How To Get A Contract in Nigeria
One Night in Brooklyn
A coming of age comedy about a group of twenty-something Brooklyn bohemians who throw a TransAfrican Independence Day party. The short is written and directed by Eseosa Edosomwan. For more info on the short, visit http://www.indiegogo.com/onenightinbrooklyn
The Music Edition
1. Lana Del Ray- Blue Jeans
2. Iyadede- The Love Mantra
3. Rita Ora ft Tinie Tempah- RIP
P.S- You can hear Nneka’s Heartbeat in there
Residents of Allen & Fifth, Have Music you’d like to share? Leave a comment or visit the facebook page. Don’t forget to share!!
Allen & Fifth at Bèbènoir
Allen and Fifth had the pleasure of celebrating Bèbènoir’s 5th Anniversary on Saturday March 17th. It was a night of fun, music, cocktails and a chance for designers who showcase their wares in Bèbènoir to meet and mingle with customers.
Fun Times!. See pictures below
The Event was successful and we thank Bèbènoir for their continued support!..
Bèbènoir
| 2164 Frederick Douglass Boulevard New York, NY 10026 (212) 828-5775 |
Many Thanks!
Hey all,
I was in Lagos, Nigeria over the Holidays and for the Pop Up Shop event and I must start by saying a huge THANKS to everyone that showed up. It was a success and I am really grateful. I posted some pics up on FB so make sure you go see them —-> http://www.facebook.com/allenandfifth
On other news, I want to say a big thanks to OneNigerianBoy, Ciaafrique and Shadders for featuring A5th. These are sites that I visit on a very regular basis so I am honored that A5th is on there among other wonderful talent. I have the links to the features below 
- http://www.onenigerianboy.com/2011/12/28/tribal-chic-allen-and-fifth-a5th-uni-tee/
- http://www.ciaafrique.com/2012/01/allen-fifth-new-tees-collection.html
- http://www.shadders.net/nigerian-fashion/2011/allen-fifth-frsh-hip-hop-inspired-collection
Merry Christmas!!!
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours
Pop Up Shop JumpOff
Allen & Fifth along side Oniyide Leather will be hosting a Pop Up Shop event at Winston & David, Surulere, Lagos on January 1st 2012. We want to celebrate the NewYear with you guys and show case new items we have for the New Year. See flyer below for details. It is going to be a blast…’cos #WeLikeToParty!
New Site
Sup guys! Its been a long time coming but here we are with a spankin’ new website. The A5th fam is really psyched about this and we hope that you are too. Everything is a work-in-progress so let us know what you think. Subscribe to our mailing list if you want to get first dibs on everything fresh on here. #WearOutLoud
