A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
My niece Shay is my special guest blogger, sharing her experience at "Get Up Stand Up Now: Generations of Black Creative Pioneers!" in her own words... With the help of her friend (a cartoon character I created), TravelmakingKai!
My stay in Salvador was an opportunity to self-reflect, and in doing so I centred my reflection around my ancestry... Who am I?, and who would I have been had my Tabom ancestors not left Salvador da Bahia, Brazil around the year of 1835?I sought a photographer I could collaborate with to share insight into... Continue Reading →
I arrived in Salvador da Bahia, the land my Tabom ancestors left close to 200 years ago for their freedom in West Africa, more specifically Accra Ghana (then the Gold Coast). I almost didn't include Salvador in this Brazil trip after flight prices sky rocketed due to the holidays, and my credit card suddenly not... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! I ended 2018 reconvened with my first digital love - this blog! Massive thanks to followers both old and new for the continuous support! This year, with all the talk on representation and explaining why I use my platform to highlight marginalised voices - especially that of black women I meet around... Continue Reading →
My month started on a high note with it being my best friend Kinho aka Coach MVA's birthday. Our friendship spans over a decade from when we worked together in London. Despite only seeing each other once a year when Kinho comes to London for a work conference, our 'best friendship' has stood the test... Continue Reading →
Memories of a Christmas Wonderland... Czech it out!
Across the English Channel lies a city said to be the 'most romantic in the world'. There you can get lost in an array of beautiful sights, sounds and tastes with your loved one... It's every girl's dream to fall in love, even a singleton's. So I took that journey across the channel to discover if... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/ccCp_S0tJe4 As summer draws to an end, and kids prepare to go back to school, it's about time that I shared a taste of my day with the kids at Summer Camp- Italy! Earlier this summer, when I flew to Rodallo in northern Italy for thier annual 'Fiesta del Pesce', I accompanied Alu and Gena... Continue Reading →
This month of August, I would like to pay homage to my Tabom (Afro-Brazilian returnees to Ghana) ancestors by remembering their legacy. It occurred to me that there are a string of significant events and coincidences that took place during the month of august that are somehow in twined with Tabom history, and as a descendant; this... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/_MOuXDQyGT0 "Afi o Afi!"- Happy New Year! Today in my family home in Osu, Accra, they are celebrating the start of a New Year after a successful harvest... The Homowo festival! As my father is from Osu, traditionally I celebrate Homowo in this part of Accra. However this is a celebration of gratitude and sharing... Continue Reading →
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