This week, Nigerian-American actress and comedian, Yvonne Orji, topped our list of African women with big stories – she hosted the 49th International Emmy awards which took place on Nov. 22 at the Great Hall of Casa Cipriani in New York.
Last year, she secured an Emmy nomination for her role as Molly in the hit HBO series “Insecure.” In May 2021, she released a book titled “Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams,” which features secrets to living the life of your dreams. She is currently working with Disney Plus on an autobiographical comedy entitled “First Gen,” which she is executive producing.
Yvonne Orji in a striking Nicole + Felicia couture gown for the Emmy’s. The marigold tulle ballgown is from the label’s SS22 collection.
Ghanaian-American business and marketing executive, Bozoma Saint John, also Global Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, stunned in a gorgeous dress worn to the 60th birthday party of powerhouse publicist, Yvetter Noel-Schure in Grenada.
Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Nigerian-American author of the New York Times Bestseller “Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-fighter Manual” announced the book’s paperback pre-sale. This version comes with new cover art and bonus content titled “The Guide To Truth-Telling.”
In the days leading up to her birthday, South African actor and television personality, Namnitha Ben-Mazwi has been serving some amazing looks. Namnitha stars in the movie, “Happiness Ever After” which trended number 2 in Kenya recently.