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Monthly Archives: June 2011

DIY Turbans Are Beautiful!

by Ann Daramola on June 13, 2011

Posted in Fresh Daily, on THINGS | Leave a reply

I am in love with the style of this video! And not to mention the fun ways to tie a scarf. (Fly Naijas! Can we get a gele tutorial like this?!)

How To Tie A Turband 3 Ways from LEAFtv on Vimeo.


Nastassia Davis’s “Crown & Glory”

by Ann Daramola on June 10, 2011

Posted in Fresh Daily | Leave a reply

Photographer Nastassia Davis recently release some images from her KinHairitage Salon & Spa shoot. Continue reading →


Ragga Knows Brown Is Beautiful

by Ann Daramola on June 9, 2011

Posted in on BEING, on MUSIC | Leave a reply

This mini-doc on Black women in Ragga is just full of quotable quotes. Found it on Bust via Valena Minerals.


Toyin Odutola’s (MAPS) Are Beautiful

by Ann Daramola on June 8, 2011

Posted in Fresh Daily, on ART | 8 Replies

At the risk of sounding like a gushing fan, I’m excited to see that Toyin Odutola‘s work is showing at the Jack Shainman Gallery. Continue reading →


Kuku’s ‘Cure’ is Beautiful

by Ann Daramola on June 2, 2011

Posted in Fresh Daily, on MUSIC | Leave a reply

Meet KUKU a Nigerian musician on a mission of peace. His appropriately titled album ‘Soldier of Peace‘ comes out soon, but until then, his single ‘Cure‘ will keep us longing for more. Continue reading →


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