Its been a year now since I created my Flipboard magazines #Fashion (previously Fashionista) , Home & You (Lifestyle Magazine) , Lens (Photography) and Hair Stylin’ and within that year to now one of the questions I kept asking myself was, ‘Who exactly was following my magazine?’ Its was as though I was getting a large viewership and reflips but who were these people? Searching for content was a tad tough like badly cooked ‘wele’ in okro stew as it usually involved typing in the search field and having to go through several accounts either on Twitter, Facebook, etc trying to pin-point the right article.
The Fab-tural Natural Hair & Skin Products At The Natural Beauty Bazaar in Accra.
Natural lifestylers never had it so good as they did during Natural Beauty Bazaar (#NBBGH14) held recently at the Dubois Center in Accra. As searing as the sun was that day so also was the vast display of organic foods, natural hair and skin products, African handicrafts and jewelry all jumbled in nicely with several hair talks with the coily pro’s. From shea butter products for men and women to coconut laden magic skin and hair creams, the day was filled with a rich array of products any natural lifestyler would dream of.
The naming of a business or your startup goes beyond finding one which is catchy, sounds great in the ear or communicates your product and service. I believe there are some steps many founders and sole-proprietors are overlooking as they crack their brains on whether to choose from using their names for the business or picking something modern and trendy. These steps range from physical checks at Registrar General and conducting a digital search as well.
Did you know that no matter where you travel to beyond the shores of the former Gold Coast, you need to carry your yellow card with you before getting to the Kotoka International Airport? It doesn’t matter if you are going to UK or China. Having travelled just a few months ago in September without this card, I was the least amused to see this new procedure in place. Here is how I know.
Ivy Prosper Spills It All On Secrets To Great Natural Hair and How Ghanaian Women Can Be So Much More!
I often get asked that question and I think it's often a question people want to know theanswer to because women are looking to someone as an inspiration for how long they can remain ‘natural’. I’ve been natural nearly half my life. I’ve grown it, cut it, grown it again. Had breakage from braiding. Breakage from dryness. Grow again. Cut again. For me, going natural had nothing to do with any 'movement' or going 'back to my roots'. It was really a decision made because it was expensive to keep relaxing my hair and I had an incident where thesalon left the relaxer on too long and I ended up with burned scalp that turned into an infection. Believe it or not I continued...
Africa’s Giant Online Retailer Jumia Goes Live in Ghana
This is how shopping is often conducted in Ghana: The buyer picks a taxi or sits in his vehicle, drives through horrendous traffic, looks left and right wondering if the name of the shop sent to them was right, finally parks by the roadside and walks from shop to shop comparing prices and quality. Another scenario would be to drive to a popular market like Makola, struggle with hundreds of other shoppers in a bid to get to the shop of choice whilst having to swerve loads carried by porters and cars which often join the melee. After the buyer buys the products, they pay for a porter to carry the goods from point of purchase to perhaps a vehicle which exposes the goods to damage or theft. Now that is a lot of sweat!
Then to help solve this problem of shopping difficulties comes Jumia. Jumia, the leading online retailing company was first launched in 2012 and boasts of presence in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Uganda and Cameroon. Now Jumia is in Ghana and it promises to bring some order where shopping chaos reigns.
The HILARIOUS VIRAL VIDEO of How This Man Describes The Ghanaian Economy. #KPAKPAKPA
What answer will you give when randomly interviewed about the state of the Ghanaian economy? Awful? Really gross? Could be better? Well, here is one guy whose response to this all important question is simply rib-cracking hilarious and I am strongly suspecting him to be a Ga man. (Oh! My people!)
This year's event started out with a training day with industry leaders in fashion and finance in Ghana, talking about the gracious Nora Bannerman (Sleek Garment) , Mr Charles Mensah (Financial Consultant), Lawyer Nana Asante Bediatuo and Eugenia Tachie-Menson (Vlisco Ambassador 2014) to train fashion designers and entrepreneurs in how to build a sustainable fashion brand. Day 2 had a panel discussion with fashion bloggers, designers and fashion photographers such as Rodney Quarcoo. The music performance by Nana Yaa during the show was splendid and one which kept me from nodding off during the show. Excellent voice from Pat Thomas's daughter.
Leadership & Relationship Quotes By Dr. Myles Munroe - My Lessons From His Ministry
Dr. Myles Munroe touched my life when I was still learning and empowering myself as a woman through his books which line my bookshelf; Understanding The Purpose and Power of Men, The Purpose and Power of Love & Marriage, Principles and Power of Vision, Understanding Your Potential (Kindle Version) I have gained in-depth and priceless relational knowledge.
A great tree has fallen but its roots reach depths far deeper into generations of upcoming future leaders and out of this tree shall more trees grow. His life and work was truly inspirational and I believe his light shone to the world as a man who wasnt afraid to show his position on issues plaguing today's world.
Here are a few of his quotes on leadership and relationship from his speaking events and books which I hope will inspire you.
He Wants You To Meet His Parents And You Panic! What Do You Wear??
'I want you to meet my parents next weekend.'
Your head turns sharply at this statement that you risk having a whiplash. He is staring out as he drives you to drop you off at your house. So casually but so groundbreaking!
This is one of those words which when your boyfriend of one year finally utters and then somehow scatters your brain at the same time! Then you also casually say, 'Oh sure! That would be nice!'
When a man utters these words, he isn't playing around.
NATURAL LIFESTYLERS! ITs The 2ND Natural Beauty Bazaar Coming Up On The 5th of December!
The 2nd Natural Beauty Bazaar is a natural everything event to be held on the 5th of December at the Dubois Centre in Accra. I missed last year's because it didnt cross my social media path but this year, with the hashtag #NBBGH14 and a Facebook event invitation, missing it wasnt going to be an excuse.
What exactly happens at a natural beauty event you ask?
Jamie Oliver Makes Jollof Rice But It Doesn't Go Down Well With Ghanaians #JollofGate
I came across Jamie Oliver's article on Jollof Rice on my Twitter timeline two days ago. My curiosity pushed me to tap the article and I saw a curious dish of rice, vegetables and a chicken drumstick looking back at me. This is going to be interesting I thought as I scrolled through his brief intro on the roots of Jollof. Then came the recipe which I couldn't get the head or tail of when I started reading but then again I think I had expected a step by step list not full paragraphs so I soon got bored.