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One of the few books that I remember reading in college. “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe R.I.P. #ChinuaAchebe #ThingsFallApart #Literature #books #BeforeItWasTheNameOfARootsAlbumItWasALiteraryClassic #Nigerian #Nigeria

Check out this interview that my friend Nkechi Bakare did with legendary Nigerian artist Ghariokwu Lemi.

37thstate:

37thState meets GHARIOKWU LEMI: A video interview with Ghariokwu Lemi, founder of the Afro Pop Art movement and the artist responsible for Fela Kuti’s iconic album covers. In this video Lemi discusses his early years, meeting Fela Kuti and shares some original artwork and life lessons.

Director/Interviewer: Nkechi Bakare

Camera: Bolaji Kekere-Ekun

Editor: Abba Makama

           Bolaji Kekere-Ekun

A 37thstate Film

If you’re in Paris go check out my friend Lemi’s show!

The closing party is on Feb. 4.

http://afrobeat-music.blogspot.com/2011/02/ghariokwu-lemi-artist-of-felas-covers.html

New Huffpost Post!!!

Click the picture to see my Arise Fashion Week photos on Huffington Post!

Arise Fashion Week 2011 by Mike Schreiber

Lagos, Nigeria

Legendary Nigerian artist Ghariokwu Lemi by Mike Schreiber

Lagos, Nigeria 2011

http://ghariokwulemiart.com/

Flaviana Matata by Mike Schreiber

Backstage at Arise Fashion Week

Lagos, Nigeria 2011

Sigail Currie by Mike Schreiber

Backstage at Arise Fashion Week

Lagos, Nigeria 2011

Backstage at Arise Fashion Week, 2011

Lagos, Nigeria

Photo by Mike Schreiber

EMILY MILLIONAIRE!!!

I was flipping through channels in my hotel room in Lagos when I came upon this infomercial for Emily Millionaire hair and skin care products. Pure Awesomeness!

THIS MAN IS MOVING UNITS!!!

http://emilymillionaire.org/

I’m on my way!!!

Arise Fashion Week

Lagos, Nigeria

More 2Face pictures by Mike Schreiber for Arise

http://www.mikeschreiber.com/