{"id":9434,"date":"2014-01-31T13:05:25","date_gmt":"2014-01-31T17:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/?p=9434"},"modified":"2014-01-31T13:05:25","modified_gmt":"2014-01-31T17:05:25","slug":"adiree-pr-client-nigerian-actor-gbenro-ajibade-covers-linger-magazine-the-era-of-african-thespians-actors-actresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/adiree-pr-client-nigerian-actor-gbenro-ajibade-covers-linger-magazine-the-era-of-african-thespians-actors-actresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Adir\u00e9e PR Client, Nigerian Actor Gbenro Ajibade Covers Linger Magazine &#124; The Era of African Thespians (Actors &amp; Actresses)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"afric-1576512277\" class=\"afric-before-content afric-entity-placement\"><amp-ad width=300 height=250\r\n    style=\"text-align:center;\" type=\"doubleclick\"\r\n    data-slot=\"\/21718337565\/AMP-Banner\">\r\n  <div placeholder><\/div>\r\n  <div fallback><\/div>\r\n<\/amp-ad>\r\n<\/div><p align=\"center\"><b>New York City, January 31, 2014 \u2013 <\/b>Adir\u00e9e Public Relations (PR)<b> <\/b>announces the accomplishment of client, Nigerian \u00a0Actor | Model | Host, \u00a0Gbenro Ajibade.\u00a0 Key actor in M-NET\u2019s Tinsel (a famous Nigerian soap opera) lands the cover of Linger Magazine\u2019s Debonair Issue as the \u201cRegal Gentleman.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2014\/01\/Image-Jan-31-2014-04.04.17.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9436 alignleft lazyload\" alt=\"Image - Jan 31, 2014 04.04.17\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2014\/01\/Image-Jan-31-2014-04.04.17.jpg\" width=\"392\" height=\"392\" \/><\/a>Linger<\/b> is a monthly digital digest that covers content from international culture to runway shows.\u00a0 It is also labeled as a \u201cDigital Fashion Magazine You Should Know\u201d by the online PR \u00a0resource leader <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prcouture.com\/2013\/08\/08\/8-digital-fashion-magazines-you-should-know\/\"><b>PR Couture<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b>\u00a0 Since 2006, the PR community has been relying on PR Couture for fresh insight, job leads, and strategic counsel.<\/p><div id=\"afric-1621801784\" class=\"afric-inbody afric-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><!-- \/21718337565\/AFW300 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1609524218907-0' style='width: 300px; height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1609524218907-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Originally a model, Nollywood (Nigeria\u2019s Hollywood) actor Gbenro Ajibade began his film career as Soji Bankole on the popular show Tinsel in the year 2007; he continued to generate interest ever since.\u00a0 This past year among other shows, he re-launched his international modeling career by walking for designers Bill Witherspoon (New York), Maze Couture (London), and Sana Redwani (Morocco) during <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KcbJQvrkE8g\">Africa Fashion Week New York<\/a>.\u00a0 Ajibade also won \u2018Most Outstanding Actor Model\u2019 at the Nigerian Model Achievers Awards in 2011 and is a nominee for the Africa Magic Viewer\u2019s Choice Awards 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Ajibade is a part of the generation of young African actors who continue to emerge in the entertainment industry.\u00a0 Big screen names like Lupita N\u2019yongo, Idris Elba, and Djimon Hounsou are taking Hollywood by storm, making it the century for the rise of African thespians.\u00a0 Today, you see these influentials from Africa receiving awards at recognizable events such as the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.\u00a0 Even at the Grammy Awards (this passing Sunday) African artists like Femi Kuti, have made their mark and influenced today\u2019s entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p>Global Fashion Houses and International Media Houses have both tapped into the star power of African actors and<b> <\/b>actresses by crowning them as the face or cover of their products. From \u00a0N\u2019yongo\u2019s cover in Elle Magazine to \u00a0Ajibade\u2019s cover and three page spread in Linger Magazine, the presence of Africa\u2019s creative leaders is increasing in the western world.<\/p>\n<p>Ajibade\u2019s spread in Linger Magazine, isn\u2019t limited to his feature as an African (Nigerian) starlet, but also nods to the African Fashion and Creative Industry as a whole. Ajibade\u2019s spread features him wearing men\u2019s fashion tops (polos and sweaters) from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.54kingdoms.com\/catalog\/tee-shirts-kings-0\">Ghanian Fashion House 54 Kingdoms<\/a>, accessories by KojoCode, and tailored suits from Kenya\u2019s Fashion Design label Blackbird Designs&#8211; with each photograph captured by Nigerian Lead photographer and Founder Ada Emihe \u00a0of Avaloni Studios.<\/p>\n<p>The director\u2019s of the shoot, Adir\u00e9e PR was founded in 2009 by Nigerian-born Adiat Folashade Disu. \u00a0Adir\u00e9e PR <a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2014\/01\/Image-Jan-31-2014-03.53.12.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9437 lazyload\" alt=\"Image - Jan 31, 2014 03.53.12\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2014\/01\/Image-Jan-31-2014-03.53.12.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>continues to support the global growth of Africa and its leaders.\u00a0 One of the company\u2019s goal is to create a gateway into the US for African based businesses or related brands by providing communications and branding services.\u00a0 Through strategic partnerships, thought-leadership events, and digital communications the next emerging leaders from Africa can be introduced globally, luxuriously ( <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adiree.com\/about\">www.adiree.com\/about<\/a> ) .<\/p>\n<p>With the motto:\u00a0<i>Luxury Brands Focused Globally and\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0under \u00a0Disu\u2019s auspices,\u00a0Adir\u00e9eTM \u00a0focuses on re-branding Africa, as a destination for luxury brands, and has taken exclusive brands from Africa and placed them on nationally esteemed and recognizable stages via placements .The result: increased awareness of African fashion by 8.5 million views; $300 K+ generated in financing for African designers and artisans, to showcase in the U.S; \u00a0media such as CNN International\u00a0(\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2011\/WORLD\/africa\/07\/27\/africa.fashion.new.york\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">CNN Interviews)<\/a>, \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/articles.latimes.com\/2012\/jun\/13\/business\/la-fi-african-businesswomen-20120613\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Times<\/a>\u00a0,<a title=\" Destiny Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2012\/12\/Destiny-Magazine-South-Africa-Adiat-Disu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Destiny Magazine<\/a>\u00a0(South Africa),\u00a0<i>Elle<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0(Bulgaria),\u00a0<a title=\"Black\" href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2012\/12\/Black-Enterprise-June-Issue.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Black Enterprise<\/a>, \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/style\/africans-bring-their-continents-style-to-the-worldwide-fashion-scene\/2011\/06\/14\/AGeOYosH_story.html\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Post<\/a>, and<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/nova-lorraine\/post_5161_b_3570829.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Huffington Post<\/a>\u00a0exposing emerging luxury brands from Africa. Through partnerships, quality productions, campaigns, and media placements Adir\u00e9e is establishing the way\u00a0consumers should view products from Africa (i.e.\u00a0<i>Made in Angola, Made in Zimbabwe, or Made in Nigeria)\u00a0 \u00a0(<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adiree.com\/about\/quick-facts\/\">http:\/\/www.adiree.com\/about\/quick-facts\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2014\/01\/Image-Jan-31-2014-03.54.45.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9438 lazyload\" alt=\"Image - Jan 31, 2014 03.54.45\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2014\/01\/Image-Jan-31-2014-03.54.45.jpg\" width=\"424\" height=\"424\" \/><\/a>About Gbe<\/b><b>nro Ajidabe:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>African (Nigerian) actor, model, and television presenter; Ajidabe has received much critical acclaim for his work in the MNet Series, \u2018Tinsel\u2019.\u00a0 Ajidabe plays the character, \u2018Soji\u2019 Bankole\u2019, Ziggy\u2019s bartender and aspiring photographer and the very protective boyfriend of \u2018Telema Duke\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0He started off his career as a model in 2005 shortly after graduating from the University. He has graced hundreds of runways including Africa Fashion Week in New York. \u00a0He has been a notable face on Billboards, TV commercials, press adverts and more and was the recipient of the Most Outstanding Actor Model in the Nigerian Model Achievers Awards 2011<em>. <\/em><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About Linger Magazi<\/b><b>ne: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>A monthly publication dedicated to celebrating every beauty industry art form with images and content that provides a unique view on fashion. Every issue features stimulating visuals that linger, providing an experience that continues to replenish the thirst for beauty and satisfy the hunger for undeniable artistic flair.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in May 2010, Linger has gained validation from certified industry organizations, such as FOLIO and The Fashion Model Directory. PR Couture featured Linger as one of \u201c8 Digital\u00a0Magazines You Should Know\u201d in 2013. Niche Media named Linger as &#8216;One of the Top Ten niche publications of 2012&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Known for supporting emerging talent, Linger is a highly sought-after platform for aspiring fashion designers and models seeking an interactive home for their unique flair of creativity, due mostly in part to several fashion initiatives Linger has established.<\/p>\n<p><b>About 54 Kingdoms: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>An apparel and accessory company that brings the Pan-African creative, history and culture to the doorstep of global fashion. By paying close attention to detail and fine craftsmanship, 54 Kingdoms serves the cool,\u00a0common and sophisticated. At 54 Kingdoms, we just don&#8217;t dress to IMPRESS, but to EXPRESS culture, pride and identity. <em>In 2010, 54 <\/em>Kingdoms EXPRESSed their<em> \u00a0message in \u00a0their debut at\u00a0Africa Fashion Week New York.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>About Blackbird Jeans: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Fashion label by duo\u2014nicknamed \u201cSyd\u201d and \u201cZeddie\u201d\u2014launched Blackbird Jeans in\u00a02008, with the desire to change the way the world looked at African<a title=\"fashion\" href=\"http:\/\/www.africa.com\/blog\/category\/arts-culture\/fashion\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0fashion<\/a>\u00a0and the way Kenyans viewed their own style. Known for mixing bold prints and patterns, Syd and Zeddie create aesthetically\u00a0challenging collections that pair earth tones and vertical stripes, with ankara and plaid fabrics similar to those traditionally worn by East Africa\u2019s Maasai tribe. \u00a0In 2011, \u00a0Blackbird Jeans presented their signature style to the U.S. for their debut at\u00a0<a title=\"Africa Fashion Week New York\" href=\"http:\/\/www.africa.com\/blog\/africa_fashion_week_in_new_york_city_re-cap\/\" target=\"_blank\">Africa Fashion Week New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.copy.com\/s\/kf7tzZjfPuYc\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9441 lazyload\" alt=\"B5\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2014\/01\/B5.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>About Adir\u00e9e:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The premier communications and branding firm, leading in public relations and promotions in New York for African \u00a0and Global business leaders in multiple industry segments, from entertainment to fashion, politics, media, and government sectors. Known as a fully integrated\u00a0communications and\u00a0brand strategy company, based\u00a0in New York, but also known Nationally as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cCommunications And Branding Agency That Understands The Business Of\u00a0 The African Fashion Industry\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/2013\/11\/adiat-disu-iafrica-fashion-week-director-in-forbes-africa-october-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\">FORBES<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cEveryday Heroes: Young Entrepreneur Promote Economic Growth In Africa through Fashion\u201d\u00a0<a title=\"Black Enterprise\" href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2013\/02\/Adiat-Disu-In-BlackEnterprise.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Black Enterprise<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cNew York Based Agency Showcasing African Designers To A Global Audience\u201d\u00a0<a title=\"Video CNN International\" href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork2011\/07\/25\/afwny-featured-on-cnn-international\/\" target=\"_blank\">Video CNN International<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cLuxury Marketing Boutique Company With A Cultural Twist \u201d\u00a0<a title=\"Washington Post\" href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/style\/africans-bring-their-continents-style-to-the-worldwide-fashion-scene\/2011\/06\/14\/AGeOYosH_story.html\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>For More Information Contact:<\/b><br \/> Olivia Lawrencia \u00a0Email | <a href=\"mailto:Pr@adiree.com\">Pr@adiree.com<\/a><br \/> Cell | 229 234 7330<br \/> Social | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/adiree\">www.Twitter.com\/adiree<\/a> \u00a0( @Adiree) and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/adireepr\">www.Facebook.com\/adireepr<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>###<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"afric-4031063903\" class=\"afric-after-content afric-entity-placement\"><amp-ad width=300 height=250\r\n    style=\"text-align:center;\" type=\"doubleclick\"\r\n    data-slot=\"\/21718337565\/AMP-bottom\">\r\n  <div 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