How Nigerian Do You Think I Am?

This is a question which always comes with interesting answers and assumptions. As you all know I live in the USA, but exactly how Nigerian am I? Was I born in Nigeria? DO I speak my language? DO I know what town I am from? Can I name some Nigerian dishes besides Jollof rice? Most people are shocked when they hear the answers to those questions. Watch my video of me answering some of these daunting questions!

Happy 4th of July! + Independence Day Nail Art Inspirations.

Good morning readers! Its July fourth today, which is also the day celebrated as Independence Day in the United States. I've come to wish all my American readers a happy and safe 4th of July. Don't drink too much and end up in the hospital! Also I saw some really cute independence day nail art inspirations that interested me, so as I always do i'm sharing them with you! Maybe on October 1st i'll come with some cool fashion inspirations for Nigeria as well. Hope you like them!

Photo of The Day.

Some friends and I took a trip down too the river for some fun. So of course I had to take a picture. Enjoy watching me soak up the sun in this shot. 

Dress: Dashiki- bought in Abuja Nigeria

The Igbo Masquerade

   

 One of the reasons I love going to the village during the festive season is to witness the rich cultural displays of the people. I am from Anambra state, which is a predominately igbo speaking state located in the South- Eastern part of Nigeria. One thing the Igbo people have always taken pride in, is our colorful culture, which includes the Igbo masquerades.

The Nigerian Bride

December is around the corner, which means wedding season in Nigeria is almost here. In this post I will be displaying different bridal looks from different Nigerian tribes. The 5 tribes that will be featured today are Yoruba, Hausa. Igbo. Itsekiri (Niger- Delta) and Tiv. Brace yourself, because these ladies are gorgeous!!
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Vol 2. Eyes On Africa: New Nigerian Trend Alert!

  The season is changing and so are the trends! So I am back again with volume 2 of "Eyes On Africa". This is a list of the top 5 new Nigerian trends. You can read Volume 1 HERE!!

1. Velvet Wrapper.

"Akpoche"- Velvet wrapper. This new trend is becoming an epidemic. More and more ladies have left the traditional wrapper behind and turned to this edgy more sleek look. Celebrities like Tiwa Savage, Toolz and Genevieve have all been seen rocking this new look to the core. I think it;s time for me to replace my wrappers and get me some velvet!

Gele/ Ichafu: The Nigerian Fashion Statement.

 

The Gele is a huge Nigerian fashion statement that originated from the western part of the country (the Yoruba tribe). The igbos call it Ichafu. The Gele/Ichafu is a kind of head wrap used during special occassions like weddings, parties, church, and other cultural gatherings. A typical Yoruba bride is seen in a buba (dress shirt), iro (wrap skirt) and a Gele. These beautiful head wraps come in different material like

Eyes On Africa: Latest Nigerian Fashions

 What better way to start off culture&fashion than to bring you a list of the latest and fast rising Nigerian fashions and trends.

1. Ankara

Ankara is fast becoming a fashion favorite not just in Africa but the international fashion industry. It has been seen on people like Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys, Kim Kardashian and Amber Rose. In west Africa especially Nigeria and Ghana, the Ankara industry is booming. It has become a huge fashion movement with numerous and various new innovative styles being created everyday. Ankara is not just used for

New Segment: Culture and Fashion.

 

Hello my loyal readers. I am very excited to be announcing the opening of a new segment on my blog that will be titled "Culture and Fashion". This will be my favorite subgroup and I am very excited to use my page to showcase the beauty of African culture and fashion. In this segment I will be personally conducting photo shoots, and also making different culture posts on explanations and stories of different African cultures and