Ube Blush & Trad Weddings

Simone Biles is The Sportsperson of 2024: Sports Illustrated has named Simone Biles as its 2024 Sportsperson of The Year. 

Beatrice Chebet Beats Her Own Record: The 24-year-old Kenyan Olympic Medalist smashed her own 14:13 world record in the women’s 5,000-metre race to achieve the current world record of 13:54 in Barcelona, Spain. 

India’s Surfing Revolution: Vaibhav Gupta is an adventure photographer who runs Surfers of India where the surfing scene in India is artistically documented.

Hair Salon Owned by Black Autistic Women: Aaliyah Beauty Bar, a natural hair salon in Atlanta is owned by Aaliyah Thompson and twins Anajiah and Aniah Byrd, entrepreneurs who are making history and offering training to aspiring hairstylists who also have autism.

Meghan Markle’s New Show: The Duchess of Sussex has announced her new Netflix special ‘With Love, Meghan’ bringing recipes, how-tos, and candid conversations. 

Head Spa in New York: Yukie Natori Head Spa in New York is one to try and beauty writer Larry Stansbury reviews the scalp-relaxing experience on his textured hair.

Fake Tans for Darker Skin: While it is a common misconception that darker skinned women cannot tan, this could not be farther from the truth, and beauty journalist Atiyyah Addo is dispelling this by writing about her mostly-successful trial with several tanning brands.

New Makeup for Your Melanin-Rich Skin: Range Beauty is the latest Black-owned melanin-friendly brand to grace the stalls at Sephora, and the reviews are saying it's incredible for a flawless, even glow.  

Cake, Makeup or Both?: Huda Beauty’s new makeup collection ‘Ube Ubsession’ is inspired by Ube cake and includes a limited edition Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder and Blush Filter in Ube.

Skincare for Pregnant Mamas: From ‘mother’s glow’ to melasma, pregnancy can bring with it several skin concerns so Marisa Garshick, MD, is sharing trusted skincare rules for expectant mamas. 

Bindi, Reinvented: Gen Z is turning the bindi into a Y2K-rooted modern-day beauty statement, wearing them as eyeliner or on the bridge of their noses.

Micro Trends in India: From minimal mehndi to turquoise kaliras, Shweta Kapur’s wedding was micro-trend heaven. 

Yoruba-Delta Trad: Inspo on how to balance cultures when choosing your wedding style for your trad. 

Nigerian Coastal in LA: California couple bring the deets on their trad and reception which included the Ade Royal Band and the cutest cake featuring them in their trad outfits. 

Destination Wedding Advice: This Nigerian-Tamil Couple from Manchester married in Jaisalmer and the tips are a must if you're planning to marry away from home. 

The Iyoba Collection: Bibi Lawrence’s powerful collection is one to check out if you're selecting your trad outfit.

MEGU Has a New Menu: MEGU, a modern Japanese restaurant in New Delhi, now has a new menu with delicacies like Ichiban soup and Yuzu salmon, and they’re dying for you to try them.

The Zel Punta Cana: The Zel Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is the latest wellness-focused hotel in the region featuring a tennis court, full-service spas, and a beach club.

Wellness Hubs in Dubai: From Matcha Club in Al Quoz to Clinique La Prairie’s Longevity Hub in Za’abeel, social wellness hubs in Dubai are booming.  

S-Ann Ch’i on Abstract Art: Painter and biomedical scientist S-Ann Ch’i opens up about her connection with creativity and her attraction to abstract art. 

Ha Chong-Hyun on Avant-garde in Korea: The 89-year-old South Korean artist speaks on his career and pioneering radical techniques.

Donna’s Leather Accessories: After watching leather production while on vacation in Colombia, journalist Donna King is now creating her own accessories brand called P. Sherrod & Co., which features fine leather handbags, clutches, totes, and wallets, all in fabulously vibrant colours.

Chinese Designers to Follow: From incredibly soft knitwear to clothing with a risque messaging, these 10 Chinese designers are the ones to watch in 2025. 

Street Souk Defines Nigeria’s Street Style: Street Souk, Africa’s largest annual streetwear convention, is more than a marketplace: it's a cultural movement shaping Nigeria’s street and alternative fashion scene.

📺 Missing You: Rosalind Eleazar has her own show and we couldn’t be more excited! A Harlan Coben mystery also with Top Boy’s Ashley Walters, the show is fast moving and bingeable. 

🎧 DENIAL IS A RIVER, but in Sitcom: Watch Doechii’s nostalgic sitcom-inspired spin on her song, ‘DENIAL IS A RIVER’, featuring Zach Fox, Teezo Touchdown and Baby Tate.

🎧 Hello, Hi: British-Nigerian rapper and actress Little Simz is back with another single ‘Hello, Hi’, where she raps about her career, success, and the promise of new music in 2025. 

🎧 Feeling Low: In his latest release, ‘Feeling Low’, PE3KAY collabs with various artists including producer Sarz, Kwesi Arthur, Show Dem Camp and Babyboy AV.