Africa is a beautiful continent, so great in culture and heritage. Little wonder foreigners had to come carry her people to their countries to try replicate some of the beauty which they found in her land. Thanks to the politically aired media programs or views, some part of Africa has been put in the news continuously as war zones, poverty stricken or terrorist filled places. I was going through a thread on twitter recently where I saw that even the black Americans and co, still believe that Africans live in caves, with no means of electricity or modern communication. sigh!
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African Platter Map: Shakshouka (A Tunisian Fusion)
Today on African Platter map, we head over to Tunisia for our next delicious dish called Shakshouka (Eggs in Tomato sauce). The name almost got me biting my tongue, I can only but imagine how tasty it would be. African platter takes you to countries around Africa showcasing different delicacies and recipes on how to make them.
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DIY: Turn Your Dress Into A Peplum Top Without Needles
I have always liked the idea of a DIY, helps to show my creative side. I discovered it back in high school.. honestly a lack in a desired urgent need births innovation from within. Thanks to impulsive buying at times, or overuse of some choice clothing, I end up having a pile of unused clothes neatly arranged for trashing.
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Can't Afford A Vacation, How About An Afrocentric Daycation
Daycation yeah? I’ve heard about great places like; Greece, Bahamas, Miami, Dubai, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cuba, Auckland and such where a whole ton of people troop in to have fun for their summer holidays or a vacation in general. With lots of stress and hustling going on during the week, trying to meet deadlines and still stay sane, My dream summer spot has always been “Maldives”, gosh! Have you seen the clear blue sea, or the Tropicana lifestyle and serenity that oozes out from there?Continue reading
The Bellafricana Verified Tribe | Jadesola Rawa
Jadesola Rawa is a beautiful, hardworking and tenacious woman. She is the founder of ready-to-wear Afrocentric fashion brand, Melia by Jade.Continue reading
Creative Things To Do When Stuck In A Deadlock Traffic
On my way to work this morning, I experienced a beautiful standstill traffic and it was really horrible. Adding salt to injury, was the early morning showers that had been falling non-stop all day up to this point, and I could only but sob quietly.
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Top 10 African Football Stars in The World Today (2018)
Great football players over the years have been produced from Africa who have gone on to tantalize the world. With African football greats; Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Samuel Eto’o etc.. having delivered and entertained with the best of football skills, and soft footwork touches while also achieving great feats. We cannot but appreciate and showcase some of these top players that have made our year (2018) and continent stand out so far.
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Tales By Music, The Unheard Voice Of The African Man
Music, is a combination of sounds that are pleasing to the ear, or so I was taught way back in the elementary/primary school. Add words to these sounds and it becomes a powerful message strong enough to captivate the minds of the listeners and ride like horses on our emotions.
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Raw Natural Honey, Does More Than Just Its Name
The first time I heard the word ‘honey’, I actually thought it to be a name. But then it became confusing the way my neighbor and his wife both had the same name. Could they be related and married? That was really a disturbing and funny childhood thought really, kids live the best imaginary life.
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Tourism, The Beauty Of Africa (West Africa) : Cameroon
In focus today is Cameroon, mostly known globally by its physical and agile footballers (E.g Samuel Eto’o), is a Central African Nation. Unlike most nations, they have two official languages namely French and English. Blessed in abundance with plantation and wildlife, I would be showing you reasons why you need to add Cameroon to your ‘vacay’ list.
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