DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT UPDATE: SAMATA’S MUSE
Thursday, March 6, 2008

British born Ghanaian designer Samata Angel of Samata’s Muse has been doing big things since our last update on her. If you didn’t know, Samata was Concrete Loop’s first ever ‘Designer Spotlight’ feature.
Here is the latest: Her clothing line, Samata’s Muse, has been featured in numerous fashion shows, she is working on a new book, a show and she recently announced that she was appointed as the official ambassador for the national ‘Girls! Make Your Mark campaign’. Make sure you keep reading get more info on what she has been up to.
Girls! Make Your Mark official ambassador

As stated, Samata has been appointed an official ambassador for the national Girls! Make Your Mark campaign. Girls! Make Your Mark is a campaign to encourage more young women to have ideas and make them happen – either through running their own business or social enterprise or by making an idea happen at work.
The campaign is brought to life through the inspirational stories of young people, which is why Samata Angel has been chosen as she is already making her idea happen by launching her clothing line Samata’s Muse and forging forward with her career in true style.
SAMATA INTERVIEWED BY BET

Samata was recently interviewed by BET On Blast and is currently pitching a fashion show for the BET UK network. Wish her luck!
SPEAKING OF BET UK…

Speaking of BET UK, Samata hit up the official launch over the weekend. You may remember this post we made about it. Check her out with Laurie and Estelle.
FOR MORE ON SAMATA

For more info on Samata make sure you check out the Samata’s Muse website! Or both of her myspace pages: Samata X / Samata’s Muse / Keep grinding girl!!








139 Comments
1.
Dani
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
YOU NEVER FORGET ABOUT THE UK PEOPLE.
WELL DONE SAMATA, YOU’RE AN INSPIRATION. IGNORE THE HATERS, KEEP CLIMBING.
CONCRETE LOOP, I THANK YOU.
X
2.
Camille
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Never heard of her…despite that it’s good to see black people doing big things. Go Gurl.
3.
Camille
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Oh yeah, and Happy 23rd Birthday to me!
4.
Nee-Nee
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I’m impressed,a young black successful woman in the fashion game,go girl!!!!!!,I want to design lingerie one day, so reading this post gives me hopes that i can accomplish my goal one day.
5.
DIAMONDS&PEARLS
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Yeah UK reader right here lol
Ive never actually heard of Samata Muse either, but her styles are nice and fresh. Love it!
6.
Michology
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
ITS good to see the uk doin sumthin positive….UK’s got talent ..if u dnt know get to know!!!!!!!! Thanks concreteloop ..Big up London
7.
LAQUANDA
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
BIG UPS 2 HER N SHEZ MAD PRETTY! =D
8.
POWERFUL
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is a BEAUTY!
9.
Rhapsody
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Good job, keeping climbing toward the top! And the line looks nice too!
10.
Relio
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She looks jaw dropping
11.
Tim Traes
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Nice eyes and smile – design is hot too.
12.
Liang Q
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Beautiful lady
13.
Relevant
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Samata is a good look for BET – it’s just launched in the UK and needs someone who is hot right now. To be honest there was not that much of a buzz about the content because they are importing a lot of shows from the US like College Hill – it would be wise of them to tap into some of the important people on the scene right now like Samata, Kano…maybe SWAY.
14.
Polio
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Yeah I agree – Sama is making moves – is she hosting a show for them?
15.
Shawn
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Nic pics…thanks for making my day more appealing CL!
16.
Tal
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Blimey, didn’t know she was from U.K, she has’nt been featured over here at all. Good to know though.
17.
WTF
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Shout out Angel and the team– you guys are finger to the pulse about this BET and Samata thing – this news only broke in London like a day ago…WTF!!!!! LOL!
18.
Stargirl
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Very talented girl. I am glad you are posting about people who deserve a celebrity status because of hard work and not just because they look good….ahem…CASSIE!!!
19.
Leon
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
They all look so gorgeous! Looks like the UK scene is popping off…I need a holiday! LMAO!
20.
Thorough
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Well done Samata – she seems to be going from strength to strength. I keep hearing about her….
21.
DJ
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
LMAO@ Cassie….true enough point though.
22.
P
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
They got some big names on board – in the UK Estelle, Jamelia and Alesha Dixon are probably as big as it gets in the music scene and Samata IS the fashion scene with a pretty black face so she is marketable – let’s be honest. Estelle did well to be there so people don’t accuse her of selling out to the US….lol
23.
CP
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Shout out Concrete Loop for keeping your grizzly fingers on the pulse. This girl is THE one to watch in the UK fashion scene – her work is hot
24.
If
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I don’t know if the US channel will do well without certain people on board from the UK in the fashion and music scene – they have to bring UK talent on board to show us respect.
25.
McD
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Ms. Thang is doing it big. Like McDonalds, im loving it.
26.
Trip
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Like her hair colour and style too. Nice.
27.
Phil
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is mad pretty. Nice smile.
28.
Fashionista
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Thats a cute dress Samata’s rocking. Nice cap.
29.
The King of Meats
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
WOW! I bet she looks good under all those fashions! Ghanaian women have the gift of endurance and depth!
Question for the UK readers: What were you guys thinking when you sent the Prince to the battle fields? I was LMAO!
30.
JTL
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Love the picture of her in that dress – it’s powerful
31.
Jamstar
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
i love that dress it’s FABULOUS!!!!
32.
Jamstar
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Love the green on her – WOW!
33.
Lisi
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Stunning….stunning…stunning…..
34.
Charles
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Adorable smile and lovely figure
35.
Lady Lo
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I think you have to be confident to wear that dress.
36.
Lady Lo
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Estelle is different looking….. Samata is beautiful and haunting.
37.
UK STAND UP
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Go Estelle!!! roll out the red carpet talent coming through.
38.
Smooth Si
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I was wondering when y’all were going to post on my baby mamas….lol! UK stand up!
39.
UK Gyal
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Yeah she reps the UK London!!!!
40.
Easy Bre
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Good for her…keep it up Samata!
41.
Tariq
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Go hard, go hard or go home. Big up Samata and CL for showing someone talented AND beautiful from the UK! It’s starting to make sense now.
42.
Shevre
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
YAY – I just added her MySpace – she’s a rising star. Well done BET for making smart move.
43.
Grind Girl!
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I like to see post on people worthy of attention. She is clearly on the grind as everytime I hear about her she is doing something new. She’s inspiring!
44.
UK G Nut
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Estelle keep it up….moving to the US was the best thing you did.
45.
Grantam H
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Samata is a beautiful lady - I hope the BET thing works out for her. She deserves it.
46.
Ishmael
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She looks drop dead stunning in those top 2 pictures and real cute with the mic. Shout out CL for the info update!
47.
mandy
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is ghanaian? Maybe her mother is ghanaian but not her father because that name has nothing to do with Ghana
48.
I'm ON IT
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Well done CL - she is a hot commodity right now - beautiful pics
49.
Nana
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
THAT IS MY GIRL!!!!
@ Mandy - her dad is from Northern Ghana (the muslim area) and her mum is from the capital, Accra. Her name Samata is Muslim.
GHANA stand up!!!
50.
mandy
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
But she does look a tad bit ghanaian though or maybe my eyes are deceiving me? I do like her clothes though.
51.
C's Son
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is an ambassador? That is deep. Big up Samata - much respect!
52.
Jez
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
One word. HOT!
53.
Ms.Gottabody
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She has some cute pieces. I hope she makes her pieces in other sizes besides sample sizes.
54.
Tony T
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is beautiful - just went to her site - she is mad busy!
55.
Juliette
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I would rather my daughter be like her than a Cassie or Angel Lola Luv. Stay at it Samata and stay positive.
56.
Betsie
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I agree - she is a beautiful lady. Those first pics made my jaw hit the floor. Lovely face.
57.
UM...I GUESS
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
cool. congrats!
58.
H
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I hope she get BET - looks like she works hard from this: http://www.samatasmuse.com/19.html
59.
PR Genius
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
SAMATA.IS.THE.FUTURE.
60.
Ghana Stand UP
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY .. Ghana turned 51 today
61.
bill
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Samata is a very attractive woman !
62.
Justin
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
London looks like the place to be right now.
63.
Dave
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Writing a book? WTF - multi tasking or what? BET would be a good look for her - hope they pick up on it.
64.
Kerria
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is beautiful to to the tenth power. Love her skin colour too. Makes me smile being chocolate!
65.
Geoffrey
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
More people need to look at young ladies like this like role models and like someone else commented, not the 1 dimensional hip hop candy stars all over the place. She actually has a talent - I’m behind her.
WELL DONE S
66.
Cee
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is gorgeous absolutely beautiful. Africans do it big… I love us!! Keep griding
67.
Dev
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She’s nice
68.
Lauren
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I saw her at that party! UK stand up - thanks for the love CL
69.
Lade
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Lol@ Go hard or go home! Samata’s going hard looks like there is so much going on with her
70.
IAMDARKAQUA
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
keep doin ya thing ma!!
71.
Lade
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She’s eye catching. Lots of lovely pictures with this post…I like it
72.
Sham
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I love Estelle! She is soooooooooooooooooo talented! Love her track with Kanye West
73.
Natasha
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I know her! Samata’s done a lot of shows like Clothes Show Live, UK Urban Fashion, FYA…. she’s all over the place so she deserves to shine. I hope BET are clever and pick up on her.
Why are they launching in London anyway though? Love Estelle’s American Boy track
74.
Helen Morrison
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Love this girl so much CL!
75.
100%ghananian HAPPY 51ST TO MY MOTHER LAND, GHANA
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I usually don’t post comments but i have to say how proud i am to see one of my own people doing big things. I am definitely in support and would love to see her designes in stores cause i would be def. buying the dresses, they are hot. God has blessed you Samata.
* Happy 51st INDEPENDENCE day God. wish i was there rite now.
76.
Sanket Solanki
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Talent deserves exposure - can’t say a bad word about this post. It has more depth than many of the other fashion ones. Keep it up CL my respect has grown!
Do you have her contact details?…..
77.
S Abudulai
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
YAAAAAAAAAAY Samata
I am SO SO proud of my cousin!! I remember the days we used to pen pal when we were in high school now look at you.
You really are an inspiration and I love you. You are on your way to big things (when I went on this page the first song in my mind was T.I. “big thangs poppin!!!”) and you have worked so very hard to come to this point.
Keep being the independent and strong woman you are. Keep your mind focused!!! I will continue to watch as you progress but one question..where are my over the knee boots….I have been looking for a pair and remembered you had designed some hot ones!!!!!!!!!!! xo
78.
Rena
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Awww - that is mad sweet @ 77. Looks like she has loads of support! Love her eyes!
79.
JJ
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Big things poppin…..
80.
SweetThang729
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Great…Now bring it on to the U.S. boo
81.
Happy B'Day
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Camille!
82.
A Curzon
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Do you mean to say Samata Angel in one of her original designs? Love the layout of this btw
83.
Yenra
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Heard y’all did another Samata post and had to come check it out - she looks hotter than white fire…keep it coming ma. Yenra Out.
84.
Thorough
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Amen to that @ JTL
85.
CeCe
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is so talented and doing so many things! It’s crazy! Makes me feel lazy….smh
86.
Kdollaz
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I remember seeing her on the spotlight. She is awesome I wish the best with everything. I think I saw her on globalgrind also.
87.
AK
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Awww!! I’m so proud of her! A fellow Ghanaian doing big things. I am even more happy because this was posted on Ghana’s 51st Independence Day! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GIRL & HAPPY BIRTHDAY GHANA!!
88.
Just Jenn
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I wish her the best. She definitely seems to be doing her thing at a young age. How old is she Angel? (or anyone else). Big up to her!
89.
laura325
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
YES.
good job!
90.
Phantom
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
She is working with Pharrell isn’t she?
91.
clarkthink
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Samata is fine……I’d like to muse her ass one time
92.
Tianna
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
AMAZING!!! This post is really different in terms of layout from the others….I like it Angel! Also, thanks for posting something that makes me want to work instead of go catch a rich basketball player….ahem
93.
Think Tank
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
The fashion industry is so superficial it must be hard to work in that all the time…
94.
A Mills
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
LMAO @ 93
95.
A Mills
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
….p.s why would she be working with P?
96.
JEZ
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Have you done a telephone interview with her @ Angel? I love the British accent…it’s sexy
97.
Storm
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
SAMATA YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL. KEEP IT UP. SKY IS THE LIMIT YOUNG LADY!
98.
Vera
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Love ghanaians.Peace
99.
I luv MN
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Yeah that’s right…GHANA STAND UP!!! lol she is gorgeous with your typical Ghanaian female coke-bottle shape(minus your typical ghanaian female belly from eating all that FUFU lmfao….no homo btw). go gurl.
100.
PR Genius
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO @ fufu comment
101.
Thorough
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
LOL!!!
102.
silly_rabbit
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
she IS mad pretty…she looks radiant!
103.
Jas
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
That’s so true @102
104.
Argio
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
L O L FUFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
105.
Argio
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
…what else do they eat in Ghana ?
106.
M's Girl
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
I’m upset….seems like I’m the only one in the world who didn’t know about her!!!
107.
ANGELIQUE
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
beautiful…..
haha reppin Ghana….go Samata!
108.
Mami
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
Mami samata, WELL DONE. You make me fell proud to be a ghananian.
Y’all she raps 2 : http://www.youtube.com/wa...47P79jTY&feature=user
109.
EastEnder
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
She is beautiful. That is Ghanaian beauty for you. I love that green dress she’s roclking.
And big up to my London and Ghanaian massive!
Reppin’ East London all day everyday
110.
Kris
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
Yeah - I heard her music. It’s nice - http://www.myspace.com/samatax
KEEP GRINDING boo
111.
chocl8child
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
I was really mad that BET didn’t publicize the launch here. I’m from the US, been living in greater London for about 7 yrs now…I am sooooooooooooooooooo glad to see Black folks from home on tv 24/7 here. It was defnitely needed. The Black community here is a lil blah…we needed that US flava!
112.
Kris
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
I know they kept it very industry…the launch party that Samata attended was very industry. I know Alicia Keys and Soulja Boy were there…they should do some UK based shows too
113.
chocl8child
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
I’m mad that Soulja Boy is considered ‘industry,’ but that’s another post I suppose…
114.
Harrison
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
LMAOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @113….I guess he really isn’t is he?!
115.
toya1
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
Pretty girl! And she’s doing big things.
I like that short blue dress, too!
116.
Fly As I want to be
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
Big ups to Samata! She is def doing her thang! A true inspiration! I love her designs!
117.
Tomson
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
Where can you hear her music?
118.
blackisbeautiful
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
She is beautiful and her clothes are fly it’s nice to see some of my people do their thing once love!
119.
Rachel
Saturday, March 8, 2008 /
awww shes from GHANA like me too!!
shes soo beautiful, look @ her skin colour.. I LOVE IT.
i NEVER heard of her before till now but im proud of her and what shes doing, looks like shes doing great stuff and staying positive. big up to my african sisters.. and to the one and only >> LONDON!
lol. much love
120.
*suNshiNE*
Saturday, March 8, 2008 /
wow..she is beautiful..and her clothes are flY..
121.
Rini Rich
Sunday, March 9, 2008 /
She’s reppin GHANA! big movement! lovin the fits, the colours! She’s also a fresh, young, and gorgeous woman doing her thang! IT DON’T GET NO BETTER!!!!!!!
122.
Tizzy-T Whistlequeen
Sunday, March 9, 2008 /
Congrats to her success so far, I like her designs!
123.
M's Girl
Sunday, March 9, 2008 /
Skin colour is beautiful…
124.
Joanna B
Sunday, March 9, 2008 /
In love with her green dress…
125.
MJ
Sunday, March 9, 2008 /
Something about her reminds me of Lauren London…especially that second pic.
126.
Tomson
Monday, March 10, 2008 /
Same here @ 125. She is like a chocolate Lauren….she has some lovely pic on her myspace too. I;m a new fan
127.
Elisha
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 /
She’s black like me. Would love to see someone who looks like her make it - she is beautiful AND chocolate like me.
128.
Tomson
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 /
@ elisha - you mean she has a beauty you can relate to? Are you chocolate skinned like her? Probably if we had more stars like her - or more of an even spread between the Cassie, beyonce, alicia keys and the tweets and Samatas then young black girls would try to emulate the right type of success not become music video stars or be Diddy’s Jumpoff….
129.
Skate Boy Skate
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 /
Samata stays on her grind - she is THE one to watch for 2008. For real. I agree with #59
130.
Thorough
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 /
Maybe @ 128…maybe!
131.
Henri
Thursday, March 13, 2008 /
I have to give CL compliments for this post. Your posts are international and yes Samata is very credible for what she is doing or trying to do. I wish her the best and would love to see more of her!
Henri from France!
132.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /
[...] (pictured with our girl Samata Angel) had her UK Album Launch Party at Paper on Monday night in London. Her album Shine will be released [...]
133.
Star Jones
Monday, July 21, 2008 /
She is pretty amazing
134.
Flora
Friday, September 12, 2008 /
Wow - I came across this post and have to say I feel so inspired by what she is doing and how hard she works - she is all over the place! I hope she gets the help she deserves! Well done Samata
135.
Thorough
Saturday, September 27, 2008 /
Have y’all seen this? Samata’s book? –> http://www.lulu.com/content/3383357
136.
Alliaa
Sunday, October 19, 2008 /
Do you guys have more news on Samata @ Angel? I heard she published a book and I want to pick it up
137.
Chloe
Thursday, October 30, 2008 /
Just heard Samata is being looked at for a Bond role apparently….not sure if it is true tho. Has she published a book - Im based in the US and want to pick it up - heard it can be ordered online?!!!
138.
DC girl
Monday, December 15, 2008 /
Have you guys got links to where I can get her books?
139.
Stephen Akomaye
Thursday, January 22, 2009 /
Great movement