A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
There's always room for more delicious foods!... I revisit some of my favourite travel food moments! A moment on the lips- a life time on the hips but always worth every bite! My ultimate Cheesecake Factory moment... Ummmm! Related articles Cheesecake Factory pasta on list of caloric "food porn" (news.yahoo.com) Protein Powder Cheesecake Healthy and... Continue Reading →
Malcolm's Echo: The legacy of Malcolm X (African Movie Academy Award) is a feature documentary by African-British film director Dami Akinnusi. I first the met Dami in 2004 before her credits included Bleach My Skin White (ITV)- the first UK documentary to tackle skin bleaching on primetime television. Even within the humble settings of one... Continue Reading →
We are all chocolate! Sweet and divine we are, descending from the dirt of the earth, the fruit of life given by Theobroma, food worthy of the gods themselves, our roots in Africa and its vast diaspora, cocooned by a protective shell, our seeds cultivated to be roasted until 'blackened', how our darkness has pathed... Continue Reading →
There are many factors of travelling alone I'm fearful of, yet I rarely voice them- not even to friends or family. The last thing I need is a scenario confessing to a member of family my fears on the potential dangers I could face coming Brazil alone for 3 months, or how insecure I was... Continue Reading →
I was honoured to meet Spike Lee while he's in Bahia during the carnival. Spike Lee is no stranger to Brazil nor the people to him, as in 1996 Mr Lee directed Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" music video featuring Salvador Afro-Brazilian Samba band; Olodum. When I met the acclaimed African-American director in... Continue Reading →
If you choose to be in Salvador da Bahia for the 'The biggest street party in the world' as opposed to Rio's world-famous Sambadrome, or any other carnival in Brazil for that matter, there is most probably a reason behind this decision.
So I got my press pass in time for carnival!... Where there is a will, there is a way! Yesterday I met Kwamy Hashid, an Angolan professional photographer (with perhaps the largest lens in the business!) who I accompanied throughout the evening into the night as we whizzed in and out of the parades working... Continue Reading →
Also known as 'Mami Wata' in many parts of Africa where she originated from, brought to the new world by African slaves. I vaguely recall parts of my childhood spent in Ghana in my grandmother's house, however I do vividly remember my older cousins teasing me by saying; "mami wata will come for you when... Continue Reading →
By word of mouth the saying goes; African slaves weren't allowed in the churches during the time of slavery and they were made to wash the steps of the churches. Today Lavagem Itapua is a festival paying homage to Afro-Brazilian tradition. The traditional 'Laundering Itapuã' is amongst the most famous and oldest religious festivals that... Continue Reading →
I was so excited to receive the news that the African Cup of Nations underdogs Dreamweavers of Cape Verde Islands have made it to the quarter-finals of the football tournament taking place in South Africa, after a 2-1 victory against Angola on sunday. We all love an underdog victory! In their first ever appearance in... Continue Reading →
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