Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series about African prints (also known as African wax print, Holland wax, Dutch wax, ankara (Nigeria and other West African nations; kitenge or chitenge in Tanzania and other East African nations, and other names.)
Part II showcases various YouTube videos about African print fabrics/clothing. Part II also features a video that includes Black female vocalists wearing African print fabrics.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/02/online-article-excerpts-about-african.html for Part I of this series. Part I presents excerpts from various online articles about African prints.
Part II showcases various YouTube videos about African print fabrics/clothing. Part II also showcases a vudei if a group of Black female vocalists wearing African print fabrics.
The content of this post is presented for cultural, educational, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in this videos and those who published these videos. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post.
****
SHOWCASE VIDEOS
These videos are given in no particular order.
Video #1: DIY WITH ZATHU | A (Brief) History of African Fabric
ZathuNation, Published on May 1, 2015
Join me on a journey to get to know the beautiful continent of Africa through it's diverse and colourful fabrics! (That's right, i said continent NOT country!)
The challenge is on! 54 countries. 54 weeks. 54 African Print DIY's to help you colour your world!
Tiyeninazo!
-snip-
Here are some comments from this video's discussion thread, with numbers added for referencing purposes only:
Comments:
1. Ma'at Meru, 2015
"Greetings, I live in Atlanta Georgia area in the states. I have seen fabrics in your videos I have never seen before. I would love to purchase some of these wonderful fabrics. Any suggestions on how I could go about that??? Thanks for your help and I look forward to more videos!!!"
**
REPLY
2.ZathuNation, 2015
"@Ma'at Meru hey there! thanks for watching and subbing!! :-) Hope all is well in the ATL! I purchased most of my fabrics in malawi - though most of them are produced in zambia, nigeria or tanzania - those are some of the leading countries in African prints. Unfortunately, apart from the really big (expensive) brands like Vlisco - there aren't that many online stores where people can purchase fabric. you can check out the following links and see if they work for you. I haven't shopped on them personally but they seem reputable enough:
http://www.anansevillage.com/home/ana/smartlist_62/african_wax_prints.html
http://en.dawanda.com/category/6881-Supplies-Patterned-Fabric-African-Print-Fabric
https://www.etsy.com/shop/tambocollection
http://www.africaimports.com/PSearchResult.asp?selcategory=wp&Tp=&radsort=6
**
3. Luly, 2017
"Do you know that most of these wax fabrics are European? they are from Holland . its called hollandaise dutch wax print. I don't buy them anymore. now that I knowing that I'm making Europe rich. nope. never again... if you all were smart you would do the same"
**
REPLY
4. ZathuNation, 2017
"you should just make sure you buy the ones made in Africa... the fake/cheap kind are usually (but not always) made in china are generally inferior in quality so you can use that when shopping for the real deal. but you shouldnt stop supporting African fabric producers just cause some people choose to counterfeit them...plus think of how much colour you're missing out on! :0)"
**
5. Denise Simpson, 2019
"Great tone for the video. I'm interested in African prints and love the shapes and colors. They fill me with pride."
****
Video #2:QUEENS SING KING
Michael Korte, Published on Dec 17, 2018
Michael Korte presents 'Queens Sing King' a soulful medley of songs from Broadway's Lion King featuring 9 ferocious female vocalists.
👸🏾Queens👸🏾
Dottie (follow @aphrodottie1) | Lisa Oduor-Noah follow (@lisaoduor) | Trenyce (follow @trenyce1)
Jada Somiah (follow @jada.somiah.music) | Shaylin (follow @shaylinb)
Jada Arnell (follow @Jada_Arnell) | Jeniffer Criss (follow @jenifferlauren)
Bryce Charles (follow @Bryce_Charles) | Lencia Kebede (follow @lenceee_)
🧠 Creator & Producer: Michael Korte 🎤 Vocal Arranger: Bryson Camper 🎥 Filmed By: Baxter Stapleton 👗 Stylist: Asia Lee 🔈 Mixed By: Bryson Camper
-snip-
The names of the clothing designers are also given in this summary.
"Queens" here is used as a referent for Black women. I gathered from the comments that these women aren't part of an established vocal group. "Kings" is a referent for the play/movie The Lion King. In this video these women sing a medley of songs from The Lion King.
I chose this video because of the fabulous African print fashions that the women are wearing. However, the music is also great.
****
Video #3: African print fabric wholesale /retailer price hollandais vlisco wax 100% cotton dashiki Ankara Prin
africanprint fashionaccesories, Published on Mar 4, 2017
6 yards $7 ship to USA 5 or more free shipping ship worldwide.
-snip-
The publisher of this video wrote in this video’s discussion thread “I am from kano state of Nigeria”, but noted that this is an online store. The email for that store is Africanprintfashionandaccesori@gmail.com
Disclaimer: I've never shopped at this store and can't vouch for the quality of its products or its reliability.
****
Video #4: Top 50+ African Print Dresses: Stylish African Print Dresses For The Cuties
e-Fashion World, Published on Mar 29, 2017
Top 50+ African Print Dresses: Stylish African Print Dresses For The Cuties . They Are Topnotch African Attires For Categories Of Women.They Comes In Unique,Stylish And Simple Styles That Brings Out The Essence And Beauty Of A Woman.Just Sit Back And Watch This Amazing Video Of Stylish And Dazzling African Prints
This beautiful African fashion design is worn for any occasion; church, funeral, work, and engagements. Let’s explore the latest Kaba and slit styles suitable for various ceremonies in Ghana.
-snip-
Another similar video* noted that "Kaba is the Ghanaian term used for the top half of the common traditional attire the Kaba and Slit; which comprises of the long wrap skirt called the slit (sleet) and the matching blouse the Kaba. An African equivalent of the Western tailored Top and Skirt.
This customary African fashion dress is a very symbolic outfit in the Ghanaian society as it strongly associated with the ladies especially the older folks. African prints (ntoma or ankara) are used for kaba and slit dresses."
*"African Wear Dresses: Latest Kaba and Slit Styles for any Occasion in #2019" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MEVdI-Jtg
****
Video #5: Kitenge fashion in Africa
Fashion Africa, Published on Feb 3, 2017
Kitenge in Africa is been a trending
Fashion for both men and women
****
Video #6: Largest African fabrics Store in New York!
fabricsusainc, Published on Oct 25, 2018
Largest African Ankara Print Fabric Collection in NYC!! We carry all kind of African fabrics including African wax print, African Lace, Swiss Voile Lace, African Kente Print, Dashiki Print,
African Bazin brocade, Hollandais Print, Vlisco print, Stretch Sequin fabric, Mud cloth, Baule African cloth, Batik Print and more.
Shop on our online retail store: https://www.fabricsusainc.com/
Store Location: 344 West 38th Street, Room: 503, New York, NY10018
Phone: 347-774-5575 or 347-659-6812
-snip-
Disclaimer: I've never shopped at this store and can't vouch for the quality of its products or its reliability.
****
Video #7: Trendy Nigerian Ankara Styles For Ladies; Unique Ankara Designs
Debonke House of Fashion, Published on Feb 16, 2017
Trendy Nigerian Ankara Styles For Ladies; Unique Ankara Designs
****
Video #8: Uthaka wa kitenge
iNooro TV, Published on May 8, 2018
-snip-
This video is from Tanzania. If I'm not mistaken, all of the people in this video are speaking KiSwahili.
****
This concludes Part II of this two part pancocojams.
Thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Visitor comments are welcome.
No comments:
Post a Comment