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Good Morning, it’s Sunday, 8 December. Namibia has elected its first female president, Kendrick & SZA are going on tour and K-beauty brand Cell Fusion C has launched a suncare you can eat. Also, it’s National Brownie Day today so keep scrolling for your chocolate fix.
Qiang New Year Festival: Celebrated in China's Sichuan Province and has been added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list.
The Notre Dame is reopening: The iconic French gothic building will host a ceremony on December 7 to celebrate the reopening, before opening to visitors on the 8th.
Inspiring Women: BBC’s list of 2024’s most influential and inspiring women is out, including architect Lesley Lokko and Ghanaian artist Wiyaala.
Namibia’s First Female President: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah secured her victory in Namibia’s last presidential elections to become the country’s first female president.
From Basketball MVP to Venture Capital: Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new venture capital fund is called Build Your Legacy Ventures (BYL) and it is investing heavily in Unrivaled, a professional women’s basketball league.
Koyo Kouoh’s Historic Achievement: Koyo Kouoh is the first African woman to be named artistic director of the Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious art exhibition, and will curate the exhibition’s 2026 edition.
MINHO’s Solo Debut: The Korean pop icon talks about his new era as a solo artist and the behind-the-scenes of his new album, ‘CALL BACK’.
Mahalia Speaks on Confidence: The British R&B singer-songwriter opens up about feeling body confident while dressing up for the 2024 Fashion Awards.
Selena Gomez on her Newest Scent: The actress, singer, and business owner has opened up about her journey to greater confidence and her latest Rare Beauty products: a fragrance and body cream called Awaken Confidence, launching on the 12th.
Najwa Karam Celebrates Her Best Era Yet: The Lebanese singer and fashion icon bares it all on her evolution and the gift of ageing in Vogue Arabia’s December issue.
Nada Baeshen on Switching Careers: The entrepreneur opens up about her rise to fame, the struggle to stay authentic, and her goal of building new businesses in Saudi Arabia.
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Edible Sun Care: South Korean skincare brand Cell Fusion C has hopped onto the supplement train with the launch of their UV care formula.
Tatcha Moves to Ulta: The prestige brand is moving to beauty specialty retailer Ulta as part of its plans to expand into the United States.
Canvas Beauty’s Big Black Friday: Get insights on how Black-owned brand Canvas Beauty sold over 100,000 products in a day and made $3 million in Black Friday sales on TikTok Shop.
Waphyto’s European Entry: The Japanese clean beauty brand is expanding its European presence and has launched in Store X and Soho House in Berlin.
Africa’s Growing Beauty Market: According to Technavio, Africa’s beauty and personal care market will grow by $8.18 billion between 2024 and 2028.
Essential Non-fiction Books: From Law Roach’s How to Build a Fashion Icon to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Lovely One, here’s nine essential non-fiction books you should read.
Mindy Kaling’s Book Shelf: The actress and film creator shares her favourite books, including The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri and Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Design Miami 2024: From Lasvit’s glass herbarium display to the Southern Guild’s African ceramic sculptures, here’s a much-needed guide to things to see at Design Miami this year.
Made to Measure: Mexican artist Bárbara Sánchez-Kane details her journey into merging sculpting with fashion, transforming everyday materials into Avant-Garde Art.
URA’s 50th Anniversary: Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is marking its 50th anniversary with an exhibition of the URA Architectural Heritage Awards and the launch of a collection of four books on urban design.
Hoor Al Qasimi at the Aichi Triennale: The founding director of the Sharjah Art Foundation, Hoor Al Qasimi, will be curating 2025’s Aichi Triennale titled A Time Between Roses and Ashes.
Coffee in Mumbai: Nandan’s first standalone coffee cafe just opened in Fort, Mumbai, and the reviewers are loving it.
Do You Know Your Ramen?: Watch pro chefs Eunjo Park, Douglas Kim, and Toshiaki Kondo blind taste test and give their honest reviews on several instant ramen brands.
Try a Cafe and Coffee Shop in Hong Kong: Workspaces or quick coffee grabs, these cafes and coffee shops are the best in Hong Kong.
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December in India: All the events you should be going to across the country.
New Resort in Thailand: Get an exclusive look inside the Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort in Phuket Town, Thailand.
Book Now to see Japanese Cherry Blossoms: From Yoshino to Fuji Five Lakes, immerse yourself in the fairytale-like experience of Cherry Blossoms by going to these five places.
Tayo Aina’s Travel Tips: If you’re thinking about touring across the African continent, here are nine things travel creator Tayo Aina thinks you should know before leaving.
A Caribbean Island with Cloud Forests: Plan the perfect getaway to St.Kitts where you can see cloud forests, volcanos and beaches all in close proximity to each other.
🎧 TWICE and Megan Thee Stallion’s New Single: The South Korean girl group has released their collaboration with American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, as well as their 14th mini-album, both titled STRATEGY.
🎧 Smino’s Fourth Album: The rapper and singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album ‘Maybe in Nirvana’ is out, including collaborations with Ravyn Lenae, Lucky Daye, and Doechii.
🎧 Doechii’s Tiny Desk: Watch the Grammy-nominated rapper spit bars over rich jazz beats with her similarly-dressed back-up singers on NPR’s Tiny Desk.
🎤 Kendrick Lamar and SZA are going on tour: The artists are going together on their Grand National Tour in stadiums across North America from April 19, 2025.
🎤 Afrojack in India: You can book tickets now for shows in Jan in Shillong and Chandigarh.
Malaysian Music Trailblazers: Meet Search, the rock band that revolutionized Malaysian music with their timeless hits and record-breaking rock albums.
📺 African Cinema in December: From Tumi Maimela’s Ifindo to Rehema Nanfuka’s Nkinzi, here are the best films to watch from East Africa and Southern Africa this December.
It’s self-care Sunday so treat yourself with some chocolate today.
Make Breakfast for the Week: Baked oats is a Tik Tok trend that’s here to stay. Make a delicious batch of vegan brownies mixed with baked oatmeal with Andrew Bernard’s easy recipe.
Wash & Moisturise: After cleansing with Fenty’s Cocoa Bar, you can use Winnie Harlow’s Cay Skin Glow Body Lotion with Sea Moss and Cocoa Seed Butter.
Glossy Lips: Finish off with a chocolatey lip oil-to-gloss in Rosy Brown from Ami Colé, perfect for low-key Sundays.
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