We’ve been preconditioned for years to think that the turn out at the annual Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration is in millions. Yes, on TV screens and livestreams, but in person celebration to watch the ball drop, lately? Nah, think more like a desert rave with low ticket sales. I worked up enough courage… [Continue Reading]

“Gold Rush” just took a whole new meaning at the Brooklyn museum with The Blonds leading the charge of the Solid Gold exhibition with astonishing number of dazzling gold theme creations, currently on display at the 200 year old iconic institution. No, you don’t need a bucket to dig up dirt in search of golden… [Continue Reading]

It’s not everyday you get to hang out and talk fashion & Barbie with a legend. As a doll and fashion collector, and a great admirer of Mr. Bob Mackie’s decades long talent and work ethics in creating some of the most iconic and dazzling wearable art fashion in our lifetime and beyond, I was… [Continue Reading]

This fall, the iconic Salon Art + Design fair at the Park Avenue Armory returns strong with over 50 art galleries vying for the attention of art dealers and collectors alike. Dare I say, my attention was certainly in a choke hold with numerous jaw dropping artistry from around world, enough to tantalize any collector… [Continue Reading]

Harlem, on October 18, had a taste of a grand night with the Legacy Tribute Dinner, a “Celebration of 55 Years of Soul” hosted by the one and only, son of Harlem, the legendary Doug E. Fresh. The Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation (HCFF), under the auspices of Harlem’s very own natives, Musa Jackson and Nikoa… [Continue Reading]

NYE Times Sq… Sham?

We've been preconditioned for years to think that the turn out at the annual Times Square New Year's Eve celebration is in millions. Yes, on TV screens and livestreams, but in person celebration to … [Read More...]

Gold Rush With The Blonds

"Gold Rush" just took a whole new meaning at the Brooklyn museum with The Blonds leading the charge of the Solid Gold exhibition with astonishing number of dazzling gold theme creations, currently on … [Read More...]

Brunch with Bob Mackie

It's not everyday you get to hang out and talk fashion & Barbie with a legend. As a doll and fashion collector, and a great admirer of Mr. Bob Mackie's decades long talent and work ethics in … [Read More...]

Romancing The Art: Salon Art + Design

This fall, the iconic Salon Art + Design fair at the Park Avenue Armory returns strong with over 50 art galleries vying for the attention of art dealers and collectors alike. Dare I say, my attention … [Read More...]

Harlem’s Biggest Night

Harlem, on October 18, had a taste of a grand night with the Legacy Tribute Dinner, a "Celebration of 55 Years of Soul" hosted by the one and only, son of Harlem, the legendary Doug E. Fresh. The … [Read More...]

Must Love Flaws

Yes! If there's one thing we all humans possess, it's definitely flaws! No one is spared, and no amount of elective surgery can alter that either. The same goes for emotional flaws. Fashion Model … [Read More...]

MAD About Barbie

Barbie lovers, afficionado and addicts, myself included! Listen up! Your prayers have been answered! Many of you in the great state of New York, in the doll community have expressed countless desires … [Read More...]

Combat at the Garden

The highly anticipated "Combat at the Garden", featuring the Kick-Boxing World Championship, concluded with resounding success at Madison Square Garden on October 4, 2024. The sold out event had … [Read More...]

Nigeria at 64 in NYC!

64 years ago on Oct 1, the great nation of Republic of Nigeria literally dodged the apartheid bullet by gaining independence shortly before discovering vast mineral resources such as oil, among many … [Read More...]

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...]