#africasfinest

[sharnilynn-blog]

Nyanga hike, Zimbabwe

[keepingupwithkendallsthough-blog]

Watch out for me I’m bound to glow

2009: I was 11 and in the 6th grade.  I was really confident despite getting bullied in elementary school. I was always so friendly and outspoken.  

2012: 3 years can do a lot to a person. Suddenly I was so insecure like many preteens. I hated all my flaws like the gaps in my teeth, being tall (I’m 5′7), my dark skin and rather short hair. I was freshman in high school and I dreaded going to school everyday because I was so self conscious and I was convinced that everyone would look at me because I was different.

2013: I found ways to “cover” my imperfections the best I could.  I used other ways to draw people’s attention.  Like my sense of humor (which always had me in good graces with all my teacher when I didn’t do my homework).

2014: I discovered the eyebrow pencil and black lipstick! Which wasn’t a terrible thing. I started experimenting with makeup (and I mean really experimenting). I must admit I thought it enhanced my features and I thought that it would make me feel better about my insecurities. Which expanded to my then acne prone skin (which I still struggle with from time to time). But it still wasn't enough and I couldn't understand why.

2015: I actually got real glasses!!  I was still just kind of just pushing through life  doing what other people wanted me to do (i.e. my parents or friends). I never really had a say in anything. I grew to be a more timid and to overthink before I spoke which wouldn't end up working out in my favor because I didn't speak about the guy this guy I really liked. And I thought he would make the first move but he didn’t and my friend ended up making the first move (she asked me if it was okay and since I didn’t want it to come between us I said it was). I was hurt at the time but soon I realized that I needed to start advocating for myself.

2016: The year so much changed I had gotten out of a bad relationship. The year I graduated high school and started college.  The year I got my braces on.  The year I lost and made so many friends. There was just so much change and transition it was kinda over overwhelming. I hated it at first but then I realized that change was necessary if I wanted to grow. This year was honestly epic because I started to love who I was becoming.

NOW IT’S . . . 2017: Still so much growing and slowing to do. I pray that I never peak and I will always strive to be a better me.  As I’m writing this I’m realizing how much I over came so much. I mean don’t get me wrong I still have “insecurities” but to be honest who doesn’t. I’ve just realized that these “flaws” make me unique.  And I’m really excited that I am going to be able to document my journey. I want as many people to join me on this journey of never ending growth! #BeABetterMe 

[soboye]

Looking forward to a great night at the Shard for the @royalafricansociety event with @creative_resilience_intl #africasfinest #africanprintinfashion #outoutwithsqmaonsoboye #soboyesuit (at The Shard London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkeJt4oouZx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[redrocksrwanda]

Only found at RedRocks intercultural exchange center, come one come all then experience the outstanding real Rwandan experience we have for you in Nyakinama village... and stay in these beautiful cottages! . . . . #africa #african #africanbeauty #africasfinest #eastafrica #eastafrican #rwanda #ruanda #rwandanbeauty #rwandanziza #visitrwanda #visitrwanda_now #locallife #localexperience #ruhengeri #musanze #nyakinama (at Nyakinama, Ruhengeri, Rwanda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJxYyI5AGvE/?igshid=1vpw2k0c3d7aq

[viccimahi]

Style inspiration for your boyfriend shirt. • • Throwback to the other day at the GTB Fashion Weekend. • • • • • #boyfriendshirt #gtbfashionweekend #africasfinest #fashpreneur #viccimahi https://www.instagram.com/p/B-C0wIcpsPd/?igshid=1otvzzt9ixz45

[officialcegar]

"Showcasing the latest fitness fashion trends to offering some of the most stylish fitness apparels in Africa" #Cegar #findyourresilience #GTBankfashionweekend #Africasfinest #promotingenterprise https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fFZ7vgUI_/?igshid=1s0390r2dzoxd

[hotlineclique-blog]

Kenyan music industry getting better everyday 👌Check out this amazing song #ololo by @melo_banjo link on his bio.. #ArtYourOwnRiskAlbum #Bombolulu #Street67 #africasfinest #exclusives #artiste #gossip #entertainment #celebrity #igerskenya #blog #viral #igers #playke #playkemusic #newmusicalert #talent #radio #nrg #nairobians #playkenyanmusic #kemusic #playke #playlist (at Nairobi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Du-yWJMIN/?igshid=f20way9caria

[denrele]

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If Laughter is the best medicine, my moves must be curing the world! Blame it on Destiny's Child "Lose My Breath". Outfit: @tiannahsplacempire Ponytail: Authentic 100% human hair @preshhairways Shoes: @fentyxpuma (Can someone beg me to let these heels retire?). ● GTBankPreEventCocktail #GTbankFashionWeekend #gtbankfashionweekend2018 #AfricasFinest #ArtMeetsFashion #Fashion #gtbank #cocktail @gtbank #GTBankFashionWknd @cinematicsng #360video by @cinematicsng (at Art Twenty One) https://www.instagram.com/p/BprwIYbHu0L/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qbaafjf0ykvm