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Red red the Afrochic Stew

I have mentioned a few times how Afrochic is more of a lifestyle than just fashion alone? Well, That includes food, music, the way of living and thinking.

Last year during Africa Fashion Week London, I met this soup brand called Red-Red.

I was intrigued as the packaging was just so colorful and as soon as they mentioned, inspired by Africa.

So far, we have pre-made noodles, pasta, pizza,…

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AHIMA jewelry london AND CECE GIVEAWAY

Introducing Signature: Ahima jewelry collection

Stories and symbolism across various African cultures and particularly in Ghana have been the forefront of Ahima jewelry’s story. With this in mind, our current collection: signature, draws inspiration from Akan Adinkra symbols of Ghana.

Signature is a collection of earrings, pendants, bracelets, and rings designed around nine Adinkra symbols. These…

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Black girls fest: My first experience

Black girls fest: My first Girl’s festival

I attended my first black girl fest recently.

Black Girl First, which is UK’s first ever festival celebrating black women and girls. Created by Paula Akpan, co-founder of the ‘I’m Tired Project’ and social media co-ordinator for gal-dem and Nicole Crentsil founder of ‘Unmasked Women’.

I actually never heard of it, until a friend mentioned it to me and…

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Neon Trend - The highlight- Esimbi magzine

Neon Trend – The highlight- Esimbi magzine

Neon Trend – The highlight- Esimbi magazine.

I am a colorful character you already know. From my room to my workspace, reflects everywhere .

Fluorescent and neon are this year’s big trends and It just continuously reinventing itself. I am nowhere near a trend follower, but for this shoot, I teamed up with Ezinnewho is currently one of the best choreographers in London. Working with the likes…

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New ways to wear African prints for all seasons

When thinking of new ways to wear African prints for all seasons,

wearing the usual Ankara dress in Autumn will not just cut it. So wearing a bag made of it seems more like a sensible idea.

Living in London and finding New ways to wear African prints for all seasons is not an easy task.

Ankara is still a very seasonal fabric, which is why Africans in Africa can easily wear it all year…

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THE BEST OF AFRICA FASHION WEEK 2018

In no particular order, here are the designers who made me appreciate African fashion even more. I was very much looking forward to the best of Africa Fashion Week 2018 this year. With the platform becoming the biggest in Europe showcasing over 800 emerging designers & exhibitors, from Africa, Europe, and America, to almost 70,000 visitors and is now a highlight on the annual fashion calendar,…

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Fashion for Africa competition and pop up

Fashion for Africa competition and pop up;

The pop up was last Friday in China Town, Central London. All about Discovering African designers and creative artists at the one-day event in the heart of the West End. A free entry meant: shopping, networking, and entertainment at the African themed reception.

Above, I had the pleasure to meet Shelly, the Editor inChief of Black Beauty & Hair…

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Wax prints film: Is what we call African fabric really African?

The documentary I filmed with Aiwan Obinyan Wax prints film: Is what we call African fabric really African? Is currently touring at movies festivals around Uk and soon internationally. And last Sunday it first aired at Bradford movie festival(Hooray!)

The film is about the role that ‘Ankara’ – a vibrant cotton fabric print that…

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Exhibiting at The Royal Academy of Arts

Exhibiting at The Royal Academy of Arts.

The Royal Academy of Arts turned 250 years this year. And recently, I do call myself an artist…A lot (This can be argued another time).

So For the first time, a few weeks ago, I visited the Royal Academy of Arts thanks to my friend Violeta Sofia who is actually exhibiting at the Royal Academy of Arts.

(Shop my look below)

If my approach to this article…

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Graduate Fashion Week 2018

Graduate Fashion Week

Having attended Graduate fashion week last year (Read here) ,and being stunned by the level of talent of the graduates, I wondered how I never heard of it.

This year; I fully prepared myself for the long days. Considering the shows were starting at 10 am and finishing at 9 pm. I even had my packed lunch (remember,food first).

I went on the 3rd day; and the 4th day which is…

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#graduate fashion week 2018 #OLD Truman Brewery #Vivienne Westwood

STYLE SESSION FOR THE RURAL CHALLENGE AT MARY'S GIVING AND LIVING KEW

STYLE SESSION FOR THE RURAL CHALLENGE AT MARY’S GIVING AND LIVING KEW

Last weekend I had the pleasure to be invited by Vicky Ngari Wilson to do a live style session for the rural retail challenge ‘ local to global‘ evening for the rural retail challenge at Mary’s giving and Living in Kew Gardens (Nonprofit organization by Mary Portas).

The Rural Retail Challenge which is an organization that calls fashion, Art, and Luxury to include the stories, sustainable…

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The new Athleisure

The New Athleisure

This track sweatshirt is probably the most ‘in your face’ item I own in term of athleisure.The new athleisure if you aren’t familiar with the term, is when fashion clothing designed for workouts and other athletic activities are worn in other settings, such as at the workplace, school, or at other casual or social occasions.

Athleisure outfits are yoga pants, leggings, and…

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Spring Ha

Spring has finally Sprung and it definitely puts most of us in a better mood. And with better weather, comes busier times for me. On the bright side, one of my favorite editorial I have worked on was recently published in the virtuogenix magazine and so much more work in the lined pipe.So cheers to that!! I wore this outfit for a picking from a PR in East London and if you follow me on Instagram…

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Being black in the fashion industry

BEING black in the fashion industry: Fashion has been my love from a very young age to the point I decided to turn my hobby into a career. I am very grateful for all the opportunities that living in London has brought to me since I got here 7 years ago. Initially, I started modeling and never thought being black in the fashion industry could be difficult. But I quickly saw it wasn’t for me.I just…

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#Being black in the entertainment industry #Being black in the fashion industry #Uk film scene

STYLING FOR FASHION4AFRICA

Styling for FASHION4AFRICA I was recently approached by Fashion4Africa to styled their upcoming campaign. Fashion4Africa is a project that supports emerging models and Fashion designers of African origin in the UK and Africa through mentoring, training and development projects funded by fundraising events. For this particular photo shoot, Most statement pieces used as ornaments, headpieces are…

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#fashion #Fashion stylist #fashion4africa #UK fashion

A koba.Siani Style

A Koba.Siani Style Shop the look HERE A few weeks ago, I blogged about Koba.Siani (Read Here).Whose sweatshirt I also styled here. Generally because of my Afro hairstyle, I hardly ever wear hats, even when I do find some amazing ones or any other hair ornaments as my hair is just too big for anything. As part of her designs, she also makes some accessories, but here: a headband.That fitted…

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STYLING THE SCREEN NATION AWARDS

I was asked to work for the Screen Nation Awards as a general stylist this year, precisely last Sunday. Styling the screen nation awards duties were to overview everything from hairstyling to the makeup of the models.Plus their fashion styling. Using Nzingha accessories, Massassbi skirts, and Angela corsets designs. So first for work, I was dressed very casually.Then for the show, I changed into…

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#fashion week london #Idriss Elba #Jimmy Choo #london #screen nation awards

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