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Imade: the Nigerian based model who took New York Fashion Week SS 2017 by storm

Rachel — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 13:39:21 +0000

Every year, there is ongoing cry for the racism the emerges every year out of New York Fashion Week. There is no doubt about it, the runway is almost singularly white. However, there are always traits of some designers that appreciate models of all colours as long as they can rock the runway. And Imade Ogbewi is one […]

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What do you think of the new six yard Ankara gele?

Rachel — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:05:30 +0000

Move over, rose gele, there is a new sheriff in town! I was a massive fan of the bridal gele but did not care for the rose gele. The bridal gele was everything that was good and just and kind. I loved the graduated pleats and the way they shaped any woman’s head from girl-around-the-way to […]

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As Alicia Keys goes make-up free, could YOU do it? Show us your pics!

Rachel — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 16:59:39 +0000

In a bid to shun the intense pressure put on women to be a conventional type of beautiful and simply perfect, Alicia Keys has chosen to stop wearing make-up and to present her face to the world, flaws and all. I really feel like this is a powerful message to send, particularly now that make-up […]

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Leave them alone! The only thing plus-sized in these pictures is Joy!

Sayo — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:58:49 +0000

People can be quite funny with their sizeist hatred disguised as opinions oh….*and this is me attempting to stymie this highly ludicrous BS* A happy Ghanaian couple put up pictures from their pre-wedding shoot online, probably in the hope and intention of sharing their joy, but in the (dis)guise of free opinion, some people started generating toxic traffic by hating on them, using […]

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Beautiful: Proud brother celebrates special Sister, lit Instagram

Sayo — Wed, 11 May 2016 09:49:30 +0000

This feels amazing. A man, who goes by the Instagram moniker “Oziology467“, took to the platform to celebrate her sister for getting married. He noted, “My DS (Down Syndrome) sister is now a pride/bride” in two separate posts, and while some Nigerians as usual, have taken time to berate him for pointing out the fact […]

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How to get the perfect smokey eye effect [WATCH]

Rachel — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:45:08 +0000

For my girls who love makeup and can do a little sorcery and come out looking like a million pounds, the smokey eye look is a must for that dramatic event, that evening when you need the room to stand still and watch you as you glide in. I have to say that makeup bores […]

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Ugandan model Aamito Lagum gives epic response to MAC Cosmetics online racism row

Rachel — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 11:55:19 +0000

A few days ago, racism reared its ugly head, once again showing us why we can’t have nice things, when Instagram trolls decided to blab their ignorant diatribe all over a picture MAC Cosmetics put up of a model’s lips. Here are the lips; I know my Viva men need a reason to be excited […]

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British Nigerian creates exciting lipstick range MDMflow for Black women

Rachel — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 15:30:38 +0000

I just know every Black woman the length and breadth of the planet is excited about this news. There is no such things as enough variety when it comes to cosmetics for the darker skin shade, Lord knows we’re far behind our white counterparts, so MDMflow is a welcome addition to our makeup purses – […]

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Five Top Tips for Winter Skincare

Janine Renee — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:00:17 +0000

I have a theory dark skin is just not meant for the cold dreary weather. Oka,y so it’s not “my” theory but one loosely backed by scientific evidence. Darker skin is genetically built for warmer climates. It’s pretty obvious but darker skin contains more melanin creating a barrier and making dark skinned people less likely […]

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DAALA ORUWARI sizzles in hot lingerie photo shoot for Elpis Megalio

Rachel — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:54:34 +0000

It seems TV presenter Daala is starting her 2016 in a sultry mood as she looks astonishing in these new photos. In her own words: My name is Daala Oruwari, I am actually from Rivers Rivers state but people think am from Sierra Leone which is the same here. I have sierrieleonial blood. My grandma […]

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