A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
"Light-off." It's a phrase that takes me back to my childhood in Ghana. A typical scenario being; I would be in the middle of taking a bath, and just as I'm about to rinse off the soapy white lather from my skin- I would catch my breath! It's not the shock of the cold water... Continue Reading →
I can't believe just how quickly April has flown by. I haven't even had a chance to get over my post-travel blues. That's right. Despite being well prepared to give myself a soft landing when I returned to London after my travels from Brazil and Ghana, I've landed flat on my a***. Perhaps I should... Continue Reading →
When the novelty of my spontaneous actions wore off, the high of acting on impulse finally settled, that's when my dramatic actions finally hit me. I cut my hair. Short. Myself..! Acting on impulse to create a brand new self-image, I cut my hair with the intention of getting ride of my chemically processed hair and... Continue Reading →
It's spring time! I'm back home in London after my extensive travels just in time for one of my favourite seasons of the year. The one that signifies new beginnings! The sun is finally showing through the clouds- amazing how a bit of sun in London brings out positive energy and confidence... Enough confidence for... Continue Reading →
If you're a fan of world photography, or even photography for that matter, the name Daniele Tamagni should ring a bell. Long before Daniele's acclaimed recognition, I was lucky enough to have worked with him in my earlier days of modelling. Above is a shot by Daniele as I prepared for our photo-shoot in London. His... Continue Reading →
Without a doubt the most exciting time to be in Milan is during its world-famous Design Week! Since my first visit to the Salone del Mobile three years ago; the annual furniture event which introduced me to the 'fun' in furniture, I've been no stranger to Milan whenever I come to Italy. So it's with... Continue Reading →
We planned our trip over a month ago! The excitement of my cousin and I in Ghana together always brought cheeky giggles to our Skype conversations while I was in Brazil. And now reality is here! We're both in Ghana! #thisisaccra
Salvador da Bahia! Historically known as the "City of the Holy Saviour of the Bay of all Saints". Brazil's vibrant Afro-Brazilian capital, renowned for its positive energy (which by the way is contagious) and happy people, has had an immense impact on me since my arrival earlier this year. So to say goodbye not just to the city... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of accompanying Nana Obuobi I, Queen Mother of Meyera, Greater Accra, to her organised event of invited speakers to give a talk to the local community of Amasaman and neighbouring towns of Ga West district on How to prevent unsafe abortion. The talk on abortion-related maternal... Continue Reading →
Do parties and crowds fill you with energy, or send you scurrying for peace and quiet? (Daily Prompt). Gosh I've missed my daily dose of 'Daily Prompt' inspiration courtsey of wordpress.com! Apologies for my long absence regular readers... Hope you didn't miss me too much 😉 Returning to London- 'back to reality' was a little... Continue Reading →
Travelmaker Kai 