Behind the Buisness: Fauzia Awale, Fawwies Workshop
Behind the Business / Business

Behind the Buisness: Fauzia Awale, Fawwies Workshop

Beauty has always had its standard dictated by magazines and makeup houses. The standard has always had a bias that many could not relate to. Specifically in Africa, the under exposure of African beauty as a standard has not been thoroughly explored. Darker shades are not emphasized for mainstream magazines, and frustration around this issue … Continue reading

Nigeria bans FGM (FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION), will this trend continue in other parts of Africa?
Culture

Nigeria bans FGM (FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION), will this trend continue in other parts of Africa?

Without having to reach out for a dictionary to check the meaning, the word itself ‘mutilation’ says it all. It has connotations of destroying/terminating. Then for the word to be associated with the genital area, it inevitably sends massive shivers down the spine and makes one cringe at the thought of it. The horrific reality … Continue reading

On the Scene in Detroit: 3rd Annual Embrace the Natural You Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Expo
Events

On the Scene in Detroit: 3rd Annual Embrace the Natural You Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Expo

Detroit known for Motown and the big 3 is now becoming the comeback city. It is full of budding entrepreneurs making a change in the city they love. Genevieve Anyiah, CEO of Embrace The Natural You, a natural hair and body product company decided to host an annual event for Detroit’s natural hair, health and … Continue reading