West African Food Flavours to Try This Holiday
Christmas time for me is all about moments spent with family surrounded by rich, bold and flavourful meals from Africa. It has actually been several…
Support Your Local BIPOC-Owned Businesses
One of my articles on BIPOC-owned businesses recently got published on Explore Waterloo Region’s blog! It was such an honour to have curated a shopping…
20 Best Black-Owned Christmas Gift Ideas
It has been a somewhat challenging year for many and therefore, little acts of appreciation through the giving of gifts can go a long way…
Women’s Flip Flop Bangles Sourced from Africa
*Product review – From the world to your doorstep. This is the motto of Caravan and Company, a Canadian retail business that sells goods made…
Cashmere Collection 2020: Bathroom Tissue Meets Couture
Cashmere is Canada’s best selling brand of tissue paper and for October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they are giving back in a major way.…
Acne Treatment and Prevention When Wearing Face Masks
Face masks are now a must-have accessory due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wearing a mask, washing hands regularly and maintaining a social or physical distance…
How to Maintain Your Peace of Mind Everyday
2020 has been very interesting, full of ebbs and flows in what I think is safe to be called the most turbulent and challenging year…
Documentary Seeks to Answer: Is Wax Print African?
This fascinating film, Wax Print: 1 Fabric, 4 Continents, 200 Years of History, follows Aiwan Obinyan as she learns about the colonial history and origins…
Stylish Compression Socks for Everyday Wear
*Sponsored post – Supporo’s fashion line takes the boring out of compression socks and are just as effective when it comes to comfort. Compression socks…
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
Mental health is a taboo topic in many parts of the world, especially in certain conservative cultures but this ought not to be so. We…
Dry Body Brushing Benefits Your Skin and Self-Care
*Product review – Taking care of your skin and body is self care and act of self love. Taking a warm shower or bath in…
Cute (and Comfy) Stay-at-Home Clothes for Everyday
Domestic life is gaining grounds and with that stay-at-home clothes are becoming increasingly important. As the world pivots towards staying at home, few people are…
5 Ways to Declutter Your Home and Life
Contrary to what most people might think, clutter is not garbage. It is anything laying around the home that does not add value to your…
Kenneth Ize Fall/Winter 2020 for Paris Fashion Week
From being the LVMH prize winner finalist, 29-year old Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize has gone to making an astonishing debut at Paris Fashion Week on…
Silk Vows Fashion Show to Debut in Kitchener
This is a local story with a global focus about a fashion event in honour of a lady named Shantel Taliesha Myers who had a…
African-Inspired Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him and Her
How do you show your beloved that you really love them? By giving them some Valentine’s day gifts for him or her. Gift giving is…
Winter Beauty Tips for a Healthy Glow
The snowy, winter season can be really harsh on the skin leaving it dry, scaly and brittle to the touch. Now is the time to…
Setting New Year Goals with Soul and Intention
What does it mean to set New Year goals with soul? It means being intentional with all your decisions and setting the sort of realistic…
Miss Universe 2019 Winner is Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa
26-year old, dark-skinned beauty with natural hair, Zozibini Tunzi was crowned as Miss Universe 2019. The pageant was held on December 8th at Tyler Perry…
5 Easy Steps to Buying African Fashion Online
It seems there are several African fashion marketplaces and retailers cropping up online, capitalizing on the market opportunity that has presented itself since the African…