Spotlight – AFUA SAM is the Official Designer of the Miss Black America Beauty Pageant

3G IS PROUD TO EXCLUSIVELY ANNOUNCE THAT AFUA SAM OF STUDIO D’MAXSI IS THE OFFICIAL DESIGNER OF THE MISS BLACK AMERICA BEAUTY PAGEANT-2010.  3G  WILL FEATURE HER DESIGN IN THE 4TH EDITION OF 3G MAGAZINE

THIS SONG IS DEDICATED TO HER; CLICK & ENJOY; CHRISTIANA LOVE (2007) – MEMA ME WERENFI(MID TEMPO)

HER BIOGRAPHY FEATURED ON GHANAWEB.COM

STUDIO D-MAXSI is one of the fastest growing fashion houses in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. With unique, innovative, and edgy designs, AFUA SAM of Studio D-MAXSI creates women’s wear masterpieces for the chic and funky modern woman.  Afua’s journey in fashion and design started at a very young age in Ghana. In 1995, Afua migrated to the United States where she worked numerous jobs including a seamstress position at a sweatshirt company; leading her to
additonal fashion work for several local designers such as Hobo Shop, Machunnu House of Style, KOKO Fashion Gallery Med, and S.J. Fashion.

Over the years, Afua’s sense of strength and purpose has grown tremendously allowing her to broaden her horizons and use her sewing experience to create an empire; a legacy that her children could inherit. Her vision and focus gave birth to Studio D-MAXSI. The name is derived from the initials of her children – MAwuko and SelaSI e (the “D” stands for design and the “X” is included for phonetic reasons). Hard work, determination, and self sacrifice have kept Afua motivated.

Now, standing as the humble yet vivacious CEO of STUDIO D-MAXSI, Afua has become one of the most sought after designers in the DC area and participates in numerous fashion shows. She counts her Ghanaian roots and rich culture as one of her many inspirations for the creation of her designs. Afua’s brand of elegant yet edgy collections has gained her a diverse clientele that includes Jamie Foster Brown of Sister 2 Sister Magazine, Glynn Jackson of the Golden Scissors Awards Show, and Kenny Flannagan of KAS Collection. Afua has also been featured in magazines and T.V. shows.

Afua Sam, Fashion Designer in her own words;

It is my faith in GOD that has brougt me this far. I grew up poor and because of my father’s untimely death, I had a tough growing up. My mom is my biggest strength. I have been very blessed to have very good people in
my life.

My Family and Friends, YOU ARE THE BEST. Along the way I have had some good advice from MR. JEFREY WUTOH (CEO OF PharmaScientific IN GHANA AND IN THE USA) when I first came to America.

My advice to everyone who has a dream, DON’T GIVE UP. It does not matter if you are poor or from a village, BE FOCUSED, SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE AND KEEP YOUR FAITH IN GOD.

I’m always passionate about AFRICA and I’m looking for the opportunity to give BACK, I WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Look out for D-MAXSI in Ghana in the near future.

Please contact her via email @  afua@studiodmaxsidesigns.com

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