Tag Archives: African

4 May 2014: Day 5 in Namibia

On my arrival- Selfie with Loux As the hours were passing by, I started feeling sick (well at least I thought) Then I realized that it was actually the depression of having to leave my brothers and all the wonderful people that I had met during my short stay.  As we were driving from theContinue reading “4 May 2014: Day 5 in Namibia”

3 May 2014: Day 4 in Namibia

Saturday morning started with a bit of Praise and Worship at our Bungalow as we eagerly awaited the NAMAs 2014 main awards. The ever bubbly Mc Bright led all the songs which where mostly South African gospel songs and even though he did not know some words he sang on with all his heart. ItContinue reading “3 May 2014: Day 4 in Namibia”

2 May 2014: Day 3 in Namibia

There is no sleep. For people who literally slept at 5 am, by 10 am we have had breakfast and ready to explore Walvis Bay ( That is where we ended up) a town 30km outside of Swakopmund. We first went to the local taylor to do last minute touches on some outfits. We hadContinue reading “2 May 2014: Day 3 in Namibia”

1May: Day 2 in Namibia

So today I woke up late because of yesterday’s proceeding. We were at Adolf the taylor finishing up some suits for the NAMAs. I should really add Stylist and junior designer to my resume. I had fun learning how to make buttons being taught by Bhenge (the 12 year old) and Adolf. Its a hotContinue reading “1May: Day 2 in Namibia”

30 April 2014: Day 1 in Namibia

So this morning I boarded a plane to Namibia to visit friends and attend the much acclaimed Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). It was my first time on the plane and I must say that it was the exhilarating and I could not wait to explore the beautiful land. So at 7:45 am (Namibian time)Continue reading “30 April 2014: Day 1 in Namibia”

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Johannesburg

Photo credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo Thanks to Jenevieve Lyons I got to attend The MBFWJ in Sandton this past weekend and all I got to say is people are talented out there. I was so inspired by all the different designs and the creativity put into it. The music selection was on pointContinue reading “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Johannesburg”

Non-Africans ‘ perceptions of Africa: Do non-Africans tell better African stories than us?

When Long Walk to Freedom came out I remember having a facebook discussion with one of my friends who was very livid because the movie starred non-Africans as leads. I did not understand then until I watched the movie and saw our best actors as extras. Sello Maake ka Ncube did not even say aContinue reading “Non-Africans ‘ perceptions of Africa: Do non-Africans tell better African stories than us?”