Part-time model, Amy Anselle, 23, has been crowned Miss Flavour 2011 at a star studded party at the Cafe De Paris London.

Speaking to Flyer, the French born model said: “It was really emotional when my name was read out. It has been a very long day of rehearsals and I’m just relieved to have won.”

Amy did however face some stiff opposition.

Judges deliberated for over half an hour before Amy’s was revealed as the winner.

As well as appearing on the front cover of Flavour Magazine, Amy who was raised in Toulouse, France will also be given a chance to become the Face of Sleek Hair.

Amy also won a bag of goodies courtesy of Palmers and Sleek Hair & Make-up.

Artists Chipmunk said: “It feels great to be giving back, Flavour Magazine have supported me from the start.

Celebrating Flavour Magazine’s Fifth Anniversary stars including Solo artist Chipmunk, Miss English, Sway, Kojo, BB, Sarah-Jane Crawford and Egypt were amongst the VIP guests.

There was also a fine performance from the trio known as the Fuel Girls

With the party over for another year the night belong to the Miss Flavour Girls who will battle it out for Flavour Magazine’s Sixth Anniversary next year.

     Celebs in the city.

There was much activity just a few hours before Miss Flavour’5.

Kelly Rowland’s team seem to have taken Flyer’s  advice on becoming more visibly accessible and there was a small crowd of Kelly fans at Radio Two.

Radio One DJ Fearne Cotton was also spotted at Radio One.

It had to be one of the most glam nights in showbiz as Beyonce’s lil-sister Solange Knowles celebrated her signing as the new face of Rimmel London with her international friends here in London.

Such was  the crowds anticipating her arrival, Solange was escorted through a side entrance.

Leading the International guests was Nollywood legend, Genevieve Nnaji. Genevieve star’s as the lead actress in the African/European blockbuster ‘The Mirror Boy’.

With a portfolio that includes front covers of Elle and Vogue, Super Model – Jourdan Dunn also came to support her friend Solange.

Face of hair brand Sensationnel and former contestant in Britain’s Next Top Model reality TV show, Jasmia  Robinson added to the international model lineup.

Top Caribbean model – Rachel Williams  who was profiled in last weeks Evening Standard joined the VIP guest list.

As did RnB Vocalist / Producer Royston

The night wasn’t just about models, DJ’s and press also partied with Solange.

The Beeb’s Radio One Xtra  line-up included Max and Sarah Jane Crawford.

The Dream-Team that currently heads up River Islands Press team included Celebrity Publicist Emmanuel and Arieta Mujay. They were joined by International Designer Zed Eye.

The VIP guests included: Solange Knowles, Gennevieve Nnaji, super model Jourdan Dunn, Arieta Mujay (River Island), Zed Eye fashion, RnB Royson, Face of Sensationnel – Jasmia Robinson, CFW model – Rachel Williams, Celebrity Publicist Emmanuel, PR Director Darren Dixon, Sarah Jane Crawford and Max from Radio 1 Xtra.

Beyoncé’s sister Solange played a one-off DJ set to celebrate her signing as the new face of Rimmel London.

Talent representing music, fashion, journalism and entertainment raised a glass or two to celebrate Fashion Journalist Emmanuel’s Birthday at ORA (Thai food restaurant) in Central London.

Champaign was flowing freely as guests let their hair down to join in the celebrations.

Guests included: Jade Ewen, Cherri V, Jaya, Aizak Buyondo, Sarah Jane, Laurie, Louisa Lytton, Mason, Royston, Rachel Williams, Paije Richardson and many more.

Some of NOLLYWOOD’s biggest stars attended the world premier of Mirror Boy in London.

Stars Genevieve Nnaji, Fatima Jabbe, Osita Iheme and Edward Kagutuzi were joined on the red carpet by UK talent including solo artist Keisha Buchanon, Kanya King (MOBO), Eddie Kadi, Kojo, Governor B (Gospel), Egypt, Yolanda Brown, Kele Le Roc amongst many.

Wearing a coat by Zed Eye and Jewel By Lisa dress, www.jewelbylisa.com  Genevieve looked every inch the international movie star she has become.

World renowned international actress Genevieve Nnaji was escorted through the cinema with personal security such was the demand to see the film. Two hundred unannounced guests streamed into the cinema, many of whom stood throughout the film.

Fatima Jabbe is wearing a one-off dress by Gisella Couture roumered to cost over a thousand pounds. www.gisellaboutique.net

“I thought the acting was excellent throughout, I would definitely like to see the film again.” said Rachel who attended the screening.

A colour coordinated Keisha Buchanon also walked The Mirror Boy red carpet. Keisha who has been keeping a low profile since her fabulous new single was leaked to the press is wearing a dress by Top Shop and shoes by Yves Saint Laurent.

Solo artist Kele Le Roc is wearing a  dress from ASOS.

Artist Egypt recently launched her fashion collection during London Fashion Week. She  is wearing a dress from her new collection.

‘We Girls Rock’ talent Rachel Williams who is signed to Pulse Model agency in Jamaica made a brief appearance on the red carpet.

Olympic English sprint hopeful Jeanette Kwakye was a popular guest at the  screening.

Double MOBO (Music of Black Origin) winner Yolanda Brown walked the red carpet at the Mirror Boy premier.

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The Mirror Boy

PATRICK CAMPBELL Executive Producer of OH Films is the producer of The Mirror Boy. He said; OH Films are thrilled to be part of this production. We believe that the story will certainly resonate with a black audience but beyond that, the hope is that The Mirror Boy will cross over and connect with the rest of the world through the universal theme of a persons search for identity and self discovery and most of all because it’s a cracking good story.”

The Mirror Boy is a production of THE NOLLYWOOD FACTORY and OH FILMS. The Nollywood Factory (TNF) is a UK & Nigeria based production house that has been part of the Nollywood phenomenon for more than 10 years. Led by the visionary Omi Emelonye, TNF is intent in revolutionizing Nollywood feature film production & television programming for the African and international movie market. OH FILMS is the film arm of OH TV (Sky 199), the UK’s fastest growing TV channel for the black audience. OH Films was founded with a mission to make smart inspirational and commercial films and documentaries for a global audience. Its films have attracted world©\class talent including Oscar winning composer AR Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) and Grammy Award winning singer Kirk Franklin.

Synopsis

“The Mirror Boy” is an enthralling journey through the picturesque terrains of The Gambia, as seen through the eyes of a London-born 12 year old boy, TIJANI.

On the 13th of June and wholly out of character, TIJANI gets involved in a street fight in which a boy is hurt. Convinced that TIJANI needs discipline, TEEMA, his mum decides to take him to the Gambia to live with her sister.

On their arrival in Banjul, TIJANI encounters what he considers to be a simple apparition- a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing afterwards.

However, seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events that culminates in him getting lost.

While the panic-stricken TEEMA struggles with the Police Force to find her son in an intriguing game of survival brinkmanship, TIJANI is left alone in the company of the enigmatic MIRROR BOY who is only visible to him.

As a bruising spiritual rite of passage, the MIRROR BOY takes TIJANI on a magical journey through the dark belly of the forest.

After a series of edge-of-the-seat adventures in the forest, TIJANI emerges the next day, a bewildered boy; for whom the lines between reality and fantasy; between the physical and the spiritual have been forever blurred.

His arrival at a time of mourning for a small kingdom upsets the evil machinations of a desperate Queen who; threatened by his innocent presence; is not afraid wield her mysterious powers.

A cathartic climax helps TIJANI to unravel the mystery of the MIRROR BOY. It also provides him with a rather mystical explanation for the way his life has cascaded from the 13th of June towards this inter-twined fate with a father he has never met.

Afro Hair and Beauty Live was held at the Business Design Centre Islington, London.  The two day show attracted over 5,000 people and early indications have suggested the show’s a resounding success.

Show organiser Mavis said to FLYER, “I’m really pleased with the feedback from the exhibitors.”

Throughout the two day event the public were treated to some fantastic shows such as Back to Basics Weave Styling, No Limits with Locs, Mary Kay’s Make-Up Master-class, Conscious Hair Care, We Girls Rock (Above), Skincare the Natural Way and much more.

There were many highlight of the show including Zed Eye fashion inspired shows.

for innovation and hair-care the Sensationnel awards are the equivalent of the Oscars in the Afro Hair and Beauty demography.

The categories included Sensationnel Icon Braid Impact, Sensationnel Icon Weave Genius and Sensationnel Icon Avant Garde.

The winners included Angela Plummer (left) from Sour 2 Sweet who won Sensationnel Icon Avant Garde.

There was literally somthing for everybody.

But for the 200 hundred people who turned up at Alexander Palace there is always next year.

Afro Hair and Beauty has relocated to its new home, at the Business Design Centre, 53, Upper Street Islington.

The 2010 shows will incorporate all the latest news and views from industry professionals plus celebrity stylists, fashion shows and more….

Last year celebrities included Jade Ewen (Sugababes) and many more. Cover girl Rachel Williams (Miss Black Britain) who will also be attending Caribbean Fashion Week and Jasmia Robinson (Britains Next Top Model (finalist) will also be attending the weekend exhibitions.

Fashion shows, competitions and entertainment should round off the perfect Bank Holiday weekend.