Misty Showalter, a correspondent of the CNN Marketplace Africa program, along with a videographer flew down to Houston from Atlanta to obtain an exclusive coverage of Segun Gele’s magical touch on Headgears (Gele). According to CNN’s website, this program offers CNN viewers a unique window into African business on and off the continent.
The CNN coverage began at Segun Gele’s Makeup/Gele studio, located in the southwest area of Houston, Texas; where he showcased several types of Gele fabrics, and demonstrated a number of techniques used for creating stylish headgears, which he had mastered over the years. In addition to the crew from CNN, and Bode Ojo of Golden Icons, others present at the studio were four of Segun Gele’s students who flew in from various cities including Atlanta, London, and Rhode Island.
This coverage occurred on a day Segun was booked to cover a Traditional Engagement Wedding in Houston, and as we set out for the Brides home, it was observed that Segun’s Nissan Armada license plate was titled “Mr Gele” to signify his brand and confirm that he was born with a rare gift.
Upon arriving at the bride’s home, Segun Gele was finally able to show case his expertise in a real life scenario, by bringing to life his teachings at the studio. Afterwards, we then set out for the traditional engagement ceremony, which was held at a venue different from the bride’s home, where we notably experienced the “African time” bug, that African’s need to improve upon, as there were special guests at this occasion, and you never know who might be paying one a surprise visit. When the event finally kicked off, the joy of marriage was evident by the composure and heavy dance steps displayed by the couple and their well wishers. Overall, the traditional engagement ceremony went well and ended successfully.
Article & Photos by Bode Ojo for Golden Icons.
Article & Photos by Bode Ojo for Golden Icons.
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Tags: Bode Ojo, CNN, CNN Marketplace Africa, Gele fabrics, headgear, Segun Gele
segun will go far and soar high,he will become a dresser and make-up artist for many nollywood stars in Jesus name
Segun job well done bro,the lord God will bless the works of your hands,you will definitely soar high and your hands shall never run dry of the good works you are doing IJN. Good job am loving every bit.
You are going places!!!!!
The good Lord will always bless the works of his children, for all good things come from him. its indeed marvelous.
go higher bruv.
My Brother,
You are doing big things, in big places, in a big way. When the Lord says yes, who can say no. You are blessed and highly favored. Love you always.
Iyaba Jide Ige
Misty Showalter,
Your article on CNN to day is a slap on the face to the Ethiopian community. A young Ethiopian man was savagely beaten to death last week in the same location you showed and you did not even mention his name. I wander the timeing of your article, do you think we are that stupid; we might give you the impression but looks are deciving. The blood that was spilled on 9th and U is shouting for justice; and you my friedn has his blood in your hand for trying to put it under the rug. I hope you will get the courage and wisdom to publish an honest article about the young Ethiopin beaten to deathe at little Ethiopia.
He was wrong for throwing the brick on the window but he does not deserve to die. If our society belived an-eye for en-eye, where do you think this beutiful country will be. I still have faith in American justice, may be naive, but will hold on it until proven wrong. Even the local media of Metropoitan DC dropped the case like a hot potato, when there was a candle light vigil and they were contacted, the answer by the media unanumously was we do not have resource; WOW how they work together is amazing…
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