I’m not a fashion icon, but I love fashion and playing dress-up. In 2017, when I got the opportunity to work for Congo Fashion Week, I was introduced to the world of African fashion. Being on the continent and meeting…
Marriage Set Me Free from Transactional Love
In African culture, women either belong to their fathers or husbands. They seldom get the chance to just be. It’s a concept I spent my adolescent and early adult years fighting against because as far as I’m concerned, aside from…
3 Steps to Finding the Right Flat in London
There is no such thing as the perfect flat, but the right one can be yours if you search well. 1. Choose a Borough The first step in the flat-hunting process should be to decide where you want to live….
Where You ‘ll Find Me in 2022: Travel Plans
There’s no better sound than an airplane taking off. Every year I make a mental note of the places I’d like to travel to. Despite Covid throwing a wrench on our plans a few times, last year, I managed to…
My 2022 Focus Word of the Year: Money
Over the last five years, I’ve been choosing a word of the year that represents an area of my life I would like to improve on. It’s a lot less stressful than setting resolutions that often get forgotten by the end of…
Moving to the UK as a Canadian Citizen
DISCLAIMER: I can only speak to MY experience as a Canadian citizen moving to the UK. Things will be different for you if you are not a Canadian citizen. There are many ways to move to the UK as a…
