by Teakisi | May 29, 2015 | Empowerment, Fashion & Style
I hate my natural hair. Yeah I said it. Sorry not sorry. Yes I love to perm my hair. I love the feeling of soft, easy to comb, silky, bouncy hair after a nice retouch. And I see nothing wrong with that. But that does not make me less natural than the girl with the...
by Teakisi | Apr 14, 2015 | Business, Fashion & Style
By Kye Makyeli “Give a girl the right shoes and she’ll conquer the world.” Marilyn Monroe. We all know that shoes are a lady’s best friend and we got word that a good number of feet have been wagging since Nuba Elamin, together with her...
by Teakisi | Mar 6, 2015 | Fashion & Style
Post by Kelly de Fogain Often referred to as head handkerchief, turban, head tie or headscarf, the head wrap is an accessory commonly used by every Black woman. Present in many African nations, it’s only following the Great Recession that the use of head wraps...
by Teakisi | Mar 3, 2015 | Culture, Current Affairs, Development, Education, Empowerment, Entertainment, Family, Fashion & Style
By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron Dear Organizers, As any other social media addict, I was privy to the infamous video that came out of last year’s Miss Rwanda pageant. I am going to spare you the details of the video as I am sure you are well aware of its content. Like...
by Teakisi | Nov 21, 2014 | Empowerment, Fashion & Style
Religious, a brave young woman hailing from Senegal is raising her voice and showcasing Islam in a positive way. Madeleine D’Arabie is a Hijabi, yet she is a bold, beautiful, happy, and feminine. A hijabi is a woman, who wears the hijab. The hijab is a veil that...
by Teakisi | Oct 1, 2014 | Fashion & Style
By Vivienne Amijee Yesterday was the final day of the 100 days campaign of celebrating African print, African designers, African fabric, African jewellery/accessories, make up and everything of African fashion. The ceremony was graced by fashion lovers who had...
