Ghana 2015|Vlog # 2| Being A Tourist

Happy Monday! I am back with Vlog # 2 of my recent trip back home to Ghana. This particular day was really nice and full of tourist stops. My family and I went to Parliament of Ghana (not seen in this vlog, we did not go inside but instead walked around outside). What can be…

I’m Back from Ghana!

Happy July! I am back from my vay k in Ghana and I feel wonderfully refreshed. I had an amazing time with my family. The trip was too short and I didn’t even want to come back…lol This was my 5th time in Ghana and I decided to vlog my entire trip! Yes 12 days…

My Feeding Cornrows!

Hey!! So I typically get feeding cornrows every summer. They’re my go to summer hairstyle when it’s really hot and I can’t think of anything else to do. They were also my transitioning (growing out my relaxer) hairstyle in 2009. The same stylist has been doing them for me since about 2009. The same hairstylist responsible…

BAM African Art Festival 2015! (Recap)

Happy Belated Memorial Day! Last year on Memorial Day, I was on a plane heading back from Cincinnati, Ohio (click here to read about that trip). Once I got  back home, I spent the rest of my Memorial Day at the All Things Nigeria Expo (click here to read about that event). This Memorial Day,…

Up-do Fever

Happy Monday! I’ve been itching and craving for a cute up-do. 1) It’s starting to get hot because summer’s almost here. 2) I do Zumba and Cardio dance mix about 4 times a week and my Celie Twists don’t stand a chance after class. See the first picture below, that’s even a decent picture. I…

Web Series Wednesday: The Q is Vital

Happy Wednesday! It’s been a minute since the last Web series Wednesday (WSW)  but I am back again to share my favorite web series on a Wednesday. I watch more YouTube than TV. Even more than Investigation Discovery (ID channel) and that says a lot because I am an ID Addict. Even more than Martin…

Tales of An Accessories Addict: Paula Michelle

This past Saturday I had the pleasure of working/attending the Paula Michelle trunk show held at Nubian Hueman Boutique in Washington DC. Paula showcased her beautiful handcrafted jewelry from her current line Juxtaposed as well as some new goodies from the pre-fall 2015 line. I had been checking out her handcrafted jewelry online (via her…

True Life: I Was Born in the Wrong Decade

FYI*** This post has been sitting in my drafts since 10/29/14, carry on..lol 🙂 That’s me last Friday after seeing my childhood crush Keith Sweat perform some of his hits at the Howard Theatre in Washington DC.  I have been crushing on Keith since the 4th grade! I am now 26  {about to be 27} and he is 53,…

Weekend Bliss <3

Happy Monday! My weekend was quite lovely! It really felt like spring. Especially on Saturday, actually more like summer because it was so HOT! Saturday ❤ Me, my three brothers (Kwabena, Kwaku and Kofi) with my mom My niece turned 6 and had a birthday party on Saturday! I am so glad my mom was…