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This Is What Happened At The Natural Hair Event In Accra- Afrotastic2014

This Is What Happened At The Natural Hair Event In Accra- Afrotastic2014

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, beauty

Women in Ghana are going back to their roots of growing natural hair aka kpenkpeshie. I believe its moved past being a hair trend to become a sankofa lifestyle which never should have even become lost and is here to stay. 

I am deep in my transition stages, seven months going strong and I can't wait. A few questions I have asked myself is, so when I become natural how do I maintain it and with what? Imagine my surprise when I was told that the hair products used on permed couldn't be used on natural hair. But why was i surprised? It makes perfect sense. Whatever straightens kinky hair will rather destroy that same hair if you are trying to go back to coily hair.

HipLife Artiste Castro Under Fire Dies In Jet Ski Incident

HipLife Artiste Castro Under Fire Dies In Jet Ski Incident

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, Celebrity

One of Ghana's best and award winning Hiplife artist, Castro Under Fire has reportedly died in a jet ski incident at the Peace Hotel in Ada whilst jet-skiing with friends. Detailed news from Ameyaw Debrahs site says that this occurred as he attempted to save his girlfriend who had fallen into the water from the jet ski. His body was later found lifeless.  Meanwhile unconfirmed reports of his girlfriend are circling social media.

How To Make A Simple But Fabulous Kinky Twist HairStyle

How To Make A Simple But Fabulous Kinky Twist HairStyle

Naa Oyoo Quartey
beauty, Lifestyle

Kinky twists have been around for some time. I never really thought they were the type of hair braid to look good on me. First of all, they look tough and non-flexible and it looked like a one way styled hair because every woman i saw with one had it just straight down and short. Just boring. But then over time, the weave used to braid kinky twists got softer and more flexible. Hallelujah! I still didnt try it out. Until last three weeks, when i run out of options on what to do to my transitioning hair that I decided to try the hair that looked like palm kernel female husks (the one that was lit and placed in a bowl to drive away mosquitoes).

Naturally I went to Pinterest for some inspiration and I came across loads of cool pinspiration on long kinky twists. I gathered my vim and went to Auntie Alice and got them done! Boy was it fast too.. i was done in less than 3 hours! I chose to do shoulder length twist braids with Carribean curls because I didnt want to get bored with a monotonous style so as to keep the hair as long as possible. Now I cant get enough of it!

Lessons From Dad- A curation of valuable lessons from Our Fathers.

Lessons From Dad- A curation of valuable lessons from Our Fathers.

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, Relationships

This post is way overdue. I dont blame anyone but myself. Thanks to the defeat at the hands of the USA team, I was too desolate and distressed to post anything after Father's Day.

To celebrate Father's Day this year so that Fathers do not feel left out, i decided to curate  valuable Dad lessons learnt from readers and bloggers in my blogoshpere. Up till now I have only 3. Had this been a Mother's Day post, i would have received an overwhelming response. Come on people!

Here are some inspirational quotes from some of my favorite bloggers and friends.

 

You can become anything you want to be, as long as you are willing to work for it. Always Respect Women and take responsibility for any action that you take. - Edem Kumodzi (www.edemkumodzi.com)

Is This The Reason Why You Would Go To Your Ex-Boyfriends Wedding?

Is This The Reason Why You Would Go To Your Ex-Boyfriends Wedding?

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, Relationships

Your 2year relationship was one-in-a-million and you felt this was your last bus after your very dry spell of being unmarried for a long time. All your friends adored him and your parents placed their stamp of approval on your relationship. The altar was just a few feet away when suddenly….it all came to a crashing end! The rest of the months flew by on silent wings, you lost weight, lost interest in family events, avoided your friends, changed your phone number and became a hermit. 

How To Maintain Your Wig Cap (keeping it in shape)

Naa Oyoo Quartey
beauty, Lifestyle

Wig caps. The trendy hairstyle for many African women looking to save time at the salon and money spent on weave-ons. 

I have a few wig caps myself after I realised how much time and money I could save on my hair life. But after my first three I was faced with a challenge; how on earth am I going to maintain the shape of the cap? O_o??? There was no way I was going to buy mannequin heads for wigs and display them in my room (storage lacking as well) because that would have looked really weird!  

Your iPhone Cover Needs African Print Designs Like This One.

Your iPhone Cover Needs African Print Designs Like This One.

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, Technology

Having an iPhone is a whole new experience for especially new users (Android users can boo all they want :p), and just like any smartphone it must be protected in a durable iphone case/cover. There are some really cool iphone covers with different designs, disney characters and the like. But what about an iphone cover having African print designs? Now thats a very unique idea I thought to myself when I came across these fantastic iphone covers by Apparafix.

#VGMA2014 - Unseen Photos & The Candid Review.

#VGMA2014 - Unseen Photos & The Candid Review.

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Events in Ghana, Lifestyle

So by now you have heard, seen and read what happened at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and what a bore it was. The Shatta movement fans are still celebrating over Shatta Wale's Artiste of the Year award (which I hope has been found by now) and Sonnie Badu is also in cloud nine for winning 2 awards Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Male Vocal Performance of the Year. 

#VGMA2014 You No Force Kwraa (Worst) Fashion Moments

#VGMA2014 You No Force Kwraa (Worst) Fashion Moments

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, Events in Ghana, Fashion

I have always been intrigued by the choice of wear for most events in Ghana especially music awards, movie awards, musical concerts etc. I have seen some disastrous outfits which leave little to the imagination and raises a few eyebrows from onlookers. 

Sadly the fans and some guests arrived at the #VGMA2014 awards looking like they had to squeeze every fat into a smaller sized dress whilst some walked or attempted to walk in mountainous platforms which forced them to walk like drunken giraffes. I am being a bit sharp but what I saw yesterday just makes me wonder why someone would put themselves through the pain and discomfort in order to look 'fashionable'? 

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards - The Fashion Trends

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards - The Fashion Trends

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, Events in Ghana

If awards were to be given to best dressed and best looks at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (#VGMA2014), there would have been a select few amongst some personalities who turned up at the event. 

It was fascinating to note the beauty and fashion trends at the event which ranged from long shimmering gowns to deep v-necked dresses and not forgetting cut-out dresses. Bold eyebrows was also a make-up trend with bold red lipsticks to match. The men also came out in suits, traditional wear and lots of swag. 

What To Wear To The Office Tomorrow: Blue Jeans, White Tee & African accessories.

What To Wear To The Office Tomorrow: Blue Jeans, White Tee & African accessories.

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, Fashion

Yayy!! Friday is here already. Ready for another fashion dish on what to wear to the office tomorrow? Why not try Western fashion simplicity with touches of African fashion accessories?  If your office permits smart casual Fridays; why not try dark blue jeans, a white t-shirt or short-sleeved tee and a navy blue blazer, top this off with an African beaded necklace or a Peter-Pan collar necklace to complete the look?

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