It was double happiness at the people’s house of NYC last night. Not even the ongoing indictment against Mayor Eric Adams could deter his strong desire to celebrate his beloved African constituents in diaspora. “Africa Day” and Nigerian Independence Day were front and center on his agenda, with one his right hand woman Guinean-American, Aissata… [Continue Reading]

The New York edition of the world famous Diner en Blanc last night, was rather tamed compared to the year before, which just about nearly occupied the grounds of Meatpacking District by about 4000 revelers, all clad in white. This year’s edition, situated at the prime landmark of Union Square, was rather intimate in size… [Continue Reading]

I had the honor and privilege of attending the opening reception of Africa’s Fashion Diaspora exhibition at the Fashion Institute Technology in NYC yesterday evening. The latest fashion installment at the iconic institution is an initiative to explore the way African fashion and styles have helped shape not only black culture in disaspora, but also… [Continue Reading]

Imagine dining and feasting on sumptuous meals literally like a scene out of a mediaval times movie, with long stretched out table covered with inviting, salivating homecooked meal, enough to feed an entire tribe! This was exactly the case at IRK magazine’s intimate dinner fĂȘte at Splashlight Studios in NYC, in celebration of their “Human”… [Continue Reading]

Alas! I can safely check off a near disaster parade experience in New York City off my bucketlist. I often hear from friends about how dangerous the Labor Day parade could be. Often times, I let it fall on deaf ears, always optimistic and glass half full. Well, today begged to differ. What started off… [Continue Reading]

Africa Day at the Mayor’s House

It was double happiness at the people's house of NYC last night. Not even the ongoing indictment against Mayor Eric Adams could deter his strong desire to celebrate his beloved African constituents in … [Read More...]

Diner en Blanc ’24, Very Demure, Very Mindful

The New York edition of the world famous Diner en Blanc last night, was rather tamed compared to the year before, which just about nearly occupied the grounds of Meatpacking District by about 4000 … [Read More...]

Africa’s Fashion Diaspora FIT

I had the honor and privilege of attending the opening reception of Africa's Fashion Diaspora exhibition at the Fashion Institute Technology in NYC yesterday evening. The latest fashion installment at … [Read More...]

Sumptuous Meal at IRK

Imagine dining and feasting on sumptuous meals literally like a scene out of a mediaval times movie, with long stretched out table covered with inviting, salivating homecooked meal, enough to feed an … [Read More...]

Labor Day Marred by Gunshots

Alas! I can safely check off a near disaster parade experience in New York City off my bucketlist. I often hear from friends about how dangerous the Labor Day parade could be. Often times, I let it … [Read More...]

Catwalk with Little Flurry Friends

There's nothing more rewarding in life than giving as supposed to receiving. A handful of media, fashion and social media personalities from various fields took to the catwalk, flurry little fellas in … [Read More...]

Pride on 5th

2024 ushered in another successful and trauma free Pride March down 5th Avenue in New York City, considering the current political climate dividing the nation. Opinions, religious beliefs, political … [Read More...]

Juneteenth With The Mayor

Juneteenth kicked off without a hitch at the New York City Eric Adams' humble abode, the Gracie Mansion on the Upper East. The people's Mayor stood proudly on stage to address the eager guests, who … [Read More...]

Pride & Elegance by A+O

About last night... EPIC! If you could ever identify a flamboyant and vibrant pride soiree as what I'd like to call "Pride Gala", then Alice and Olivia's extravagant fĂȘte last night would be a proper … [Read More...]

On The Stage @ Met Opera

May 20, 2024, I proudly checked having dinner and a dance on the iconic Met Opera stage off my bucket list! My beloved friend BarbaraTober was honored at the legendary instituion for her unwavering … [Read More...]

Nowruz at NYC’s Gracie Mansion

I had the honor of attending my very first Nowruz celebration today. I was elated upon getting an invitation via email from the Mayor's office. Mayor Eric Adams, never one to miss an opportunity to … [Read More...]

Me? A Teacher?! Yes!

I had the honor and privilege of becoming a teacher at the High School of Fashion Industries... just for a day! You can imagine my excitement upon getting the invitation, an opportunity to check "high … [Read More...]

Harry Benson The Great

It's not everyday one gets a chance to meet a living legend with talents for keen details through a lense! Such was the case last night at the Museum of Art and Design in NYC where a private screening … [Read More...]

8th Annual Blue Jacket Show

The Blue Jacket Show's 8th time around the sun was another smashing success last night. A fashionable runway affair staged to combat the devastating existence of Prostate Cancer. New York based … [Read More...]