For the past couple of weeks, if not months, all social media platforms went PINK. And I do mean, all. Needless to say, Barbie took over the world. The team tasked to manage the marketing components of this movie should be paid for overtime, bonuses, and tax free. Because they did an amazing job, and low key- went overboard. With…
African Music has taken over, and African artists are celebrating their culture, while pushing Afro centric message and aesthetic in an innovative and fresh take, and one such artist is Shay Lia, who’s smoothly packing multiple music genres. French-Djiboutian singer Shay Lia is definitely an artist worth giving a listening ear. Born Shanice Dileita Mohamed in France, and raised in…
I am obsessed with Reality TV. Scripted or not, I will consume it. And if you are anything like me, we probably share the same sentiments. When the first season of Young, Famous and African aired, I was slightly disappointed, because I went in wanting to see opulence, exuberant fashion and get gagged by FOMO. Unfortunately, that first season ended…
Following her singles release of Ginya and Earthly Speaking in early February & late March respectively, the Uganda-based artist, Suzan Kerunen, fifth studio LP has been highly anticipated by fans. From Ashes We Rise is a collaborative multilingual effort which boldly tells our African story. The stories consist of our African triumphs, battles and more victories to come. The album…
Thanks to TikTok, the beauty industry has been sent into an overdrive of trends to try, not only from the comfort of your home but also onto the runways and magazine spreads. Constantly on a daily basis, there’s a new beauty reel to jump onto. And I would do anything to look 10 plus years younger without any surgical procedure.…
I am embarking on a new journey. A journey from relaxed hair, now reverting to my natural mane. I haven’t been natural for over 10 years plus. And saying that I am excited is an understatement. I have watched YouTube videos, stalked hair influencers and spent long nights surfing through TikTok videos and finally got influenced by the natural hair…
Since her arrival on the Nigerian music scene, Qing Madi, the multi-talented songwriter and entertainer has captivated fans with her craft as she gets recognised as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador for the month of June. For Qing Madi, born Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, music has been her only calling and her artistic genius was evident when she launched her career at…
Entryways are the first pages of the story that your house would tell. It works just as hard to keep you organised and makes a first impression on those who are welcomed. This tiny space should not be overlooked. Believe it or not, it sets the decorative tone for the rest of your home. Whether it’s the first space any…