Andrella's Blog

We all hope for a better place for ourselves, what of the poor?     The rate of world hunger in the economy has reached its peak and yet we still discard certain signs and incidents. But they won't just go away. Hunger is a disaster that has sunk its claws into our society and it’s just a matter of time before the fangs are bared for feasting and feast it will. I couldn't just let my imagination slide when I saw the picture. I wish the rich will put more zeal in providing the facilities and provisions for remote villages and disaster afflicted areas.     The ignorance that is associated with the situation of the hungry citizens has reached a higher level just as the picture depicts. “There is more fruit in a rich man’s shampoo than in a poor man's food".      Many would not love to part with a cent of their money but this is a necessary good that would make you feel better if you know that you are responsible for someone's bre...

This is one of my sketches for a dinner gown. it should be sewn with an African material...brings out the beauty and quality of the design. For more designs and sketches stay posted and follow on Instagram @designsbydrellapowers. Don't forget to check out my page again for Sunday's Ankara outfit

Ankara design by Drellapowers @designsbydrellapowers .  I will be rocking this shoe with my Ankara outfit next Sunday to church. stay posted and anticipate #thenewafricanbranddrellapowers.  It can also be worn out with a white Jean trouser and the poncho. it also comes with a matching choker.

Another amazing design by Drellapowers @designsbyderllapowers This is a combination of vintage and English cotton top with a lace belt. This dress was hand-stitched from the start, the skirt is made from a vintage material, a brown cotton top and a snatched lace waist belt. Stay posted for more designs and the Ankara design for next week.

A random sketch of a dinner gown that can be sewn with an African material and worn to a wedding ceremony or a gallery opening   

“We’ll discuss this when we get home” This was how the incident was dismissed but Nnenna couldn’t shake the feeling that he watched her every move at the wedding. The day after the wedding they returned to Lagos. Last year was Kelechi's matriculation into Anambra State University. This year Chukuwdi enrolled in the same school as his elder brother and Nnenna joyfully prepared for it. She made his favorite meal ofe-aku and eba she also made some continental dishes and packed in little plates for his friends she then added bottles of malt and zobo . When she arrived at the school with Obinna who insisted on following her and Onyinye_since he had sacked Emeka, the driver, her husband had discovered the truth concerning the money he accused her of stealing through Emeka’s confession she was greeted warmly by her both brothers and her mother. “ Nwam nwaanyi!. kedu? ” Her mother embraced her warmly then took the child from her. “How is our Onyi,?” she asked the asked the baby ...

   All these came to a halt when she they went for his friend’s wedding in Abuja Mr. Otumba Anayo was a very close friend and he had stayed with Obinna since they met in FEDERAL GOVEMENT COLLEGE, OWERRI. They have been bosom friend s and helped each other succeed in their business. Nnenna was very familiar with him. He always told her stories about their experiences in school. He often told her how happy he was to have her in the family. When they got to Abuja for the wedding they booked a room in the hotel and made themselves comfortable. Nnenna had just fed Onyiye when Nnenna heard a knock on the door, without waiting for her to answer the door opened to reveal Otumba .she turned and greeted him. “Ah. Otumba!. How are you?” she asked then gestured to the bed “see Oyinye oh! You promised me that you were going to see him since”. “Ahah! You know that I have been busy and this my wedding has taken so much time that’s why I sent you the gifts na!' he said jokingly as h...