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   Check out Zen Magazine's exclusive interview with South african singer Lira who is  nominated for today's BET Award: Best International act:Africa category alongside iceprince, wizkid,mokobe ,sarkodie and camp mulla , read below

  Check out Zen magazine's  editorial feature of the month with Canadian based African inspired fashion brand (Bravomoda) - their collections are basically summer wears and as we approach summer, these could be trendy & good for people.

    She is a Multi-Platinum Award Winning South African Superstar, a strong believer and supporter in the fight against poverty in Africa and is one of the most beautiful African singers of our generation;       LIRA is undoubtedly one of the most popular African artists on the global scene. Her style of music has made her one of the highest selling acts out of South Africa today and one of the most recognized African artists internationally.       LIRA is following in the footsteps of the legendary Miriam Makeba and Letta Mbulu and has released four platinum albums and triple platinum Live in Concert DVD making her the highest selling artist in South Africa today.      With a star studded list of historical performances from the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Concert when she joined Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, K’Naan and John Legend to perform a rousing rendition of Miriam Makeba’s crossover classic “Pata Pata” to her performance to celebrate one of African’s living

   On our magazine cover this May, we have a woman filled with so much passion, devotion and purpose. She is a serious, and soul stirring model, a lady with so much stamina, strength and an amazing personality.       Janita Francis is a British Caribbean model who has had her own share of disappointments & breakthroughs. Janita is the present Top Model of Colour winner 'A competition open to any model that is of African, Caribbean, Hispanic, Asian & Oriental Heritage', even though Janita lost out in the competition in 2010, that didn't stop her from enrolling for the 2011 edition and this time; her determination, positive mindset & belief took her all the way to be crowned TMC 2011 winner.  Janita is involved in the Kids Company charity which works with young kids, teenagers and young adults who have not had the support of their parents. Janita is striving hard to become a recognized international beauty & commercial model; just like Arlenis Sosa 

Check out Zen Magazin'e editorial feature on  Actress, writer & director Esosa Edosomwan  based in US.

 There are so many reasons to embrace every new month, for us, it gives us the opportunity to meet new & exciting people, to share in their stories & to connect our readers with our contents. On our cover this April, we feature a remarkable young lady called Esosa. Esosa Edosomwan is an inspired thinker who has the ability to inject her passion into everything she does. She is a devoted model, an actress, a writer & a directress. She will be directing & starring in her first feature film titled 'One Night in Brooklyn' which would feature a multi-cultural cast of amazing individuals. To learn more about the movie visit www.onenightinbrooklyn. com  - We have some interesting inside features this month and they are all high-quality events. We shall be bringing you all the photo footage from one of Africa's premier fashion events 'Hub of Africa Fashion Week 2012 which takes place in Addis Ababa, to the hot terrains of Morocco to witness the 243km endurance

          Check out March Edition of Zen Magazine 's spread on the CEO of AGU Couture, Emeka  Chukwu.

     CEO of AGU Couture Emeka Chukwu is gracing the cover of  March Edition Of Zen Magazine. This March is all about fashion for us! African fashion is definitely a force in the fashion world where the European & America brands have reigned supreme.         There were times when all we could think about were Gucci, D&G,  JPG & many others but now we have ours to embrace like Tiffany Amber, Klux CGDT, Deola Sagoe & many more awesome brands.      In such an amazing world, African fashion is at that level where we can compete & embrace all fashions as equals worldwide. Gracing our cover this March is an exceptionally good-looking, talented & part of Africa's creative era who are making us proud globally. His sense of style is smooth, persuasive, & vibrantly catching - We are talking about the CEO of AGU Couture Emeka Chukwu. AGU is a High End Fashion & Jewellery Collection run by two brothers 'Emeka & Theodore'.      The whole idea behin

Our generation is truly blessed with prominent & confident African females who are not only strong leaders but are also positive role models to the millions of African women searching for inspiration worldwide. Their ideas, insights & innovative approach towards situations & issues tells you that leadership isn't just a role for men only but also a role where women have succeeded in tremendously.  From the way they dress, to the manner in which they interact and lead, these women have won our hearts & inspired us on several occasions - Bisila Bokoko is one of such women! Born in Spain from Equatorial Guinea parents, Bisila has created a name & built a formidable brand for herself over the past decade.  Since the first day we connected with Bisila,  you could sense the desire in her tone to help Africa grow and develop into a world power.  She is the Executive Director of The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce in America; a role she has held since 2005. Apart from her

      January 2012 online issue  of Zen Magazine had  emotional interview with the cover  model ,Congolese's Samar Khoury ,check out the interview spread below.

  Samar Khoury  covers the January 2012 issue of Zen Magazine.  Samar was born in Democratic Republic of Congo to a Lebanese Father and a Congolese  mother. Samar got separated from her Mom during the conflict between Congo & Rwanda in the 90's and there isn't a day that goes by that she doesn't think of where her Mom could be.       She has experienced both the pain &  difficult ly growing up without her Mom but still stays positive that someday she would be reunited with her Mom 'tears'. She is passionate about modelling because it gives her the freedom to express her emotions. She is a huge fan of Nigerian, Angolan,  Cape   Verdean , & Congolese music.      Samar shares her story with Zen this January and also gives  an insight into what all models truly want in life. Zen has loads of juicy details in this issue from  editorial interview with fashion designer Yemi Osunkoya the man behind the world renowned fashion brand Kosibah, to all focus on the

      Nollywood actress/model susan stephanie peters  is on the cover of  the christmas issue of Zen Magazine .       Susan Peters is a remarkable and an incredible talent in the movie industry! Her dedication to her art is unmistakable as seen in the roles she has played in the movies she has been featured in.      Susan has tons of awards to her name such as winning best actress in a supporting role at the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards  and even with so many accolades to her name, we believe the best is still yet to come from this African Diva! Susan hits the December Cover with a new & fressssh look! .      There are  loads of stories this month, from  personal favourite '10 Smart, Sexy & Stylish African Models who are taking over the world in 2012' to the Fashion editorial with KiRette Couture,  the issue is rounded up with photo coverage from music concerts in Ghana & Nigeria respectively.  Have A Blessed Christmas & Remember - Inspire

     Debrina 'Breeny Lee'  Francis is the first pure british model to grace Zen Magazine cover .   Debrina 'Breeny Lee'  Francis is a 20 year old British model that was born in Essex in the United Kingdom.         Breeny Lee as she is fondly called by her modelling colleagues has set her sight on been one of Britain's top models. She is very passionate about Fashion, loves modelling and is excited about her rising career in the industry. There are  so many tantalizing stories in this issue from exclusive interview with South African Fashion Designer Gert - Johan Coetze, to all the exclusives, winners & performers from the 2011 Channel O Awards. This issue also has photos from Nigerian & Swahili Fashion week respectively.  Make Up Artist --> Giselle Photograph by Michael Adeyeye © celebregion

press release   Elegant, alluring and exciting are just a few words we would use to introduce the model on our October issue. Joy Ikedinma is a 22 year old Nigerian model based in America – known to her friends as Pretty Joi; she is addicted to everything Fashion & Modeling. Joy enjoys doing fashion shows the same way some people love their veggies and was recently hired to be a Spokesmodel for a Virgin Hair co mpany in New York. With definitely the world at her finger tips and goals such as been the next miss global Nigeria 2012, Joy can only get better and mature to become a true African Diva. Also in this issue, we got photo exclusives from the Everybody Loves Iceprince (ELI) album launch in Lagos, we focus on Swahili Fashion Week as they debut their showcase in Arusha, Fashion exclusives with the amazing Kachi Designs, Azzaro & iamISIGO, and many more interesting things.  Photos by:- Aj Jawa Photography Make Up Artist:- Michelle Bornapete Hair Stylist:- Lorenzo Chew

          Shireen Benjamin is a 23 year old Sierra Leoneon who was crowned the Miss West Africa Queen in 2009 at the Miss West Africa International finale in London. 

     Sunny Tookes is a 26 year old who is pass ionate about modeling & her education in the United States.

      Aziza Amar- Aigbe is the 3rd sexiest Man in Nigeria and he is covering the July Edition of Zen Magazine for the second time after the May 2010 issue.

    Collet Collins is a 24 year old model whose dream presently is to win the Miss Earth 2011 contest in the UK

E stella wood,a model  from Ethiopia is on the coverpage of Zen Magazine ,May 2011 edition.Estella is 19years old and of mixed origin "Ethiopia ,scotland,Armenia and Turkey".