{"id":29938,"date":"2017-10-12T15:48:40","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T19:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=29938"},"modified":"2017-10-12T18:14:40","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T22:14:40","slug":"howard-university-alumnus-international-fashion-and-lifestyle-brand-makes-u-s-debut-at-black-hollywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/howard-university-alumnus-international-fashion-and-lifestyle-brand-makes-u-s-debut-at-black-hollywood\/","title":{"rendered":"Howard University Alumnus\u2019 International Fashion and Lifestyle Brand Makes U.S. Debut at Black Hollywood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Ochulo, an international Fashion and Lifestyle brand based in Nigeria, will make their U.S. debut during Howard University\u2019s homecoming at the legendary Social Architects\u2019 Black Hollywood extravaganza. This engaging fashion experience entitled, \u201cThe People\u2019s Paradise,\u201d presents Ochulo\u2019s revolutionary men\u2019s and women\u2019s fashions. The magic will unfold on Friday October 20, 2017 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in NW Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-1012-ochulo-696x522.jpg\" alt=\"OCHULO Fashion\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-1012-ochulo-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-1012-ochulo-696x522-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-1012-ochulo-696x522-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><br \/>\nTaking place in the Congressional Ballroom at 10:30 p.m., with a festive procession led by West African Percussion Orchestra, Farafina Kan, America gets their first close-up look at Ochulo\u2019s unique designs, bold cutting edge makeup, chic accessories, and rare art that push the boundaries of fashion and lifestyle design as we know it.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets range from $20 &#8211; $75 and are available at Black Hollywood.<\/p>\n<p>Products are available for viewing and purchase at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ochulo.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.ochulo.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From Africa to the World, The People&#8217;s Paradise will celebrate an appreciation for Africa and the global culture of fashion.<\/p>\n<p>While in Washington D.C. founders Joe Philip Nzewunwah and Nwaji Jibunoh will be guest lecturers at Howard&#8217;s School of Business discussing e-commerce\/eBusiness and featured in the Howard University Alumni Fashion Show brunch; after which they head to NYC to visit the fashion district.<\/p>\n<p>Ochulo is an international online shopping platform with an &#8220;African made &amp; designed&#8221; mantra that started its journey in March 2017. Founded by Joe Philip Nzewunwah; former Wall Street investment banker, Howard University &amp; Wharton Business School alum and co-founded by Nwaji Jibunoh, Howard University alum and highly experienced management consultant. Both have extensive international and local market experience providing investment advice to large multinationals and start-up SMEs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EVENT SUMMARY:<\/strong><br \/>\nHOST:<br \/>\nSocial Architects\u2019<br \/>\nBlack Hollywood Event<\/p>\n<p>Please contact us to reserve event press passes.<\/p>\n<p>CALENDAR LISTING: Fashion\/Lifestyle<\/p>\n<p>WHAT: Black Hollywood &#8211; The People\u2019s Paradise<\/p>\n<p>WHO: Ochulo Lifestyle<\/p>\n<p>WHEN:<br \/>\nFriday \u2013 October 20, 2017<br \/>\n9:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>PERFORMANCES: One Night Only<\/p>\n<p>WHERE:<br \/>\nRenaissance Hotel 999 Ninth<br \/>\nCongressional Ballroom<br \/>\nStreet Northwest, Washington, D.C, 20001<\/p>\n<p>TICKETS: $20 &#8211; $75<\/p>\n<p>Tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hu-homecoming-black-hollywood-tickets-35107203591?aff=es2\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hu-homecoming-black-hollywood-tickets-35107203591?aff=es2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ochulo.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.ochulo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><br \/>\nKelly Davidson<br \/>\n301-300-4011<br \/>\nkellymavenmedia@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>*Image for media: Send2Press.com\/300dpi\/17-1012s2p-ochulo-300dpi.jpg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Ochulo, an international Fashion and Lifestyle brand based in Nigeria, will make their U.S. debut during Howard University&#8217;s homecoming at the legendary Social Architects&#8217; Black Hollywood extravaganza. This engaging fashion experience entitled, &#8220;The People&#8217;s Paradise,&#8221; presents Ochulo&#8217;s revolutionary men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s fashions. 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