Plus size women gracing the pages of high fashion magazine Elle, a step in the right direction.... Polish Elle, with Curvy bombshell Jennifer Lopez on the front cover have an amazing spread this month, there is a rising Polish community in London so im sure there are hard copies near..ill find!!!my Polish friends better prepare to translate!! ;-) i loves....
aight so, some times I think we let external obstacles get in our way of achieving our dreams...size...(life would be better as a size 0..) race... (some of us are still stressing over skin tone)...location, income etc etc! Here are my top 10 curvy queens making it and proving that nothing can get in your way of success..
1. Oprah
The most notable media queen in my eyes, she's excelled on TV, film, radio and successfully overcame childhood abuse and poverty to become one of the most influential women of the 20th century. The former beauty queen (Miss Tennessee @ aged 17) has gone onto bring wisdom and beauty in our own lives...The Oprah Winfrey show ends in 2011 ;-0 check out the Oprah Winfrey network...www.own.com
Oprah in the The Colour Purple.
2.Katy Brand
.... talented, fashionable and plus size, this woman proves curves rule ;-) English actress, comedienne and writer known for her ITV2 series Katy Brand's Big Ass Show she’s hilarious!
wooooooooooooork it!
check out her site for more information.. http://www.katybrandlaughs.com
3.Queen Latifah!
She is truly inspirational and she has just come out with a book ,which is sure to empower young women to make better choices and be more confident in this journey called life
Chapter headings are Love, Beauty, Money, Love, Fear, Loss, Strength and Joy! A must read from a woman has proven that talent hard work and determination are all u need to succeed x
Check out this interview, she rocks
4. Jill Scott
"You love me especially different every time You keep me on my feet happily excited By your cologne, you’re hands, your smile, your intelligence You woo me, you court me, you tease me, you please me You school me, give me some things to think about Ignite me, you invite me, you co-write me, you love me, you like me You incite me to chorus, ooh Ooh..."
- Jill Scoot ..he loves me one of the most beautiful verses I’ve ever heard!!!!
Teacher. Poet, singer, actress Jill Scott is an inspiration to millions of women around the world, making no apologies and representing curves like a true queen...
She has recently led her voice to the new Xmen mini series where she will be the voice of Storm, and if that wasn't enough her voice will be part of BET animation project ‘Black Panther'
She also features in Tyler Perry's Why Did I get Married 1+2 and of course gave us a brilliant performance in the Ladies number1 detective series set in Botswana.
5.Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973) is an American supermodel, television personality and a talk show hostess. Tyra brought us American's next top model, which has been re produced in a number of countries, and she continues to promote healthy living and a positive self-image for millions of women around the globe
We love u Tyra!
6.Ama K
Ama K continues to rep Ghana to the fullest, TV producer, actress and plus size! In her latest film she teams up with actor Haitian- Born actor Jimmy-Jean Louis (The Bourne Identity, Hollywood Homicide) and John Dumelo (Perfect Picture, Prince’s Bride). It’s due out next year and promises to be a great movie! Other cast members of the film include veteran Ghanaian actress Doris Sakitey (Lost Hope, Divine Love), Eamonn Walker (Cadillac Records, Othello),
Ama interviews Akon!
Ama K and Jimmy-Jean Louis
7.Monique
Always puts a smile on my face, this actress, comedienne and talk show host continues to rise from strength to strength! She’s won a BAFTA, Golden Globe, Academy Award amongst others, size has been no barrier to excelling her rise to the top!
Check out more of Monique on her self-titled show aired on BET
8.Beyonce
B continues to excel in every aspect of her career, whether film, music or producing this talented young woman proves with hard work and determination u can truly do all things
9.Omotola
Also known as Omosexy, I LOVE Omotola's movies, I belong my fav, (see clip below.....going to the beach in Washington..lol) Omotola Jolade Ekeide - successful Nollywood actress, singer and philanthropist, wife and mother of four, she’s all that!
10. Jennifer Lopez
She's curvy, determined and this Latina Queen has gone from a dancer to award winning actress, entrepreneur and singer!
Inspired by amazing and addictive channel 4 tv series "Come dine with me" The curvy and sultry Nigella Lawson and of course my wonderful niece Joy, an amazing chef, on Sunday after church we decided to have a showdown in the kitchen...food was lovely esp the Muffins..yum!
Teiko's dish Lime and Ginger Salmon fillets with mozzarella and avocado salad what u need
Joy's dish White and Milk chocolate chip muffins with double cream!!
it was really fun! to achieve this afternoon treat ....
Teiko
4 salmon fillets (responsibly farmed)
for marinade...
1 lime 2 teaspoons of mustard 1 teaspoon of chilli powder Herbs and spices 3 garlic cloves Ginger (to your taste) Sea salt
for salad cos lettuce 1 avocado mozzarella 1 red apple ½ red onion
Joy...
see below ;-) 400g self raising flour,200g caster sugar, 200ml vegetable oil, 400ml milk and white chocolate chips ...add liberally ;-)
all this can be achieved in a few easy steps...
Joys Muffins!
flour and sugar
add beaten eggs, oil and milk
pour and mix
tasty! Joy can cook..!
eat till u cant eat no more...
Teiko
salmon! De-scale if nec
mix all the marinade ingredients and thin slices ginger
fry salmon for like 5 mins in lil oil and a lil marinade
pour the rest of the marinade and add lime
wrap and put in the oven for like 20mins med high
yum ! stay tuned for more adventures of Teiko and Joy...x
It seems only yesterday i was bloggin about designers and musicians from Ghana, this Spring/Summer i cant help but notice the comeback of all things African, from music to fashion, to film, its a good time to soak up some culture from the motherland....these are my favouite images, sites and sounds...this entry im looking at music fashion and art in place of my usual spring wishlist..enjoy!
Fashion
ok growing up with a African mother, you cant help being surrounded by colours textures and shapes. From stiff sleeves to bright beads, all things bright and wonderful! this season follows suite...
Essence April 2010
Nicole and Paris -hawt
Harpers Baazer article which perfectly highted braclets and rings...
Fashion bold and bright...
Alicia Backstage..i cant wait for the new video...B and Alicia..Put it a Love song...
B backstage..i love this woman without hesitation.
Alicia beautiful in blue
The magificent Agbani
Size is everything
u cant really get more African than a zebra and leopard skin? can u! ? ohgosh
speakin of leopard skin...its tres sexy!...Ms Kelly
Film
COZ OF MONI
photos..Mike Schrieber Photography
We have the classis, Love Brewed In An African Pot, Kunte Kente, but we never had a musical, all in Pigeon English, (originally a trade jargon developed between the British and the Chinese in the 19th century, but now commonly and loosely used to mean any kind of ‘broken’ or ‘native’ version of the English language) quote btw.
Its called COS OV MONI! and i saw the premier last week in London, with the likes of Samini, DJ Edu, Deborah Vanessa, Bumi Thomas, Ndidi...”Coz Ov Moni”, produced by Panji Anoff & directed by King Luu
Group Hug!
Eccentric mix ! love u ladies...!
Deborah Vanessa and Wanlov
Bumi Thomas and friend
Deborah Vanessa and I
Bumi and I
Deejay Edu/Seyi/Wanlov
Already showing at film festivals around the world....
* Rio International Film Festival (Brazil) * Pan African Film Festival (Los Angeles) * Black Filmmaker International Film Festival (UK)
Im confident u'll love it!
Music...
Sarkodie...
Akon's latest signing i must say hes good...my favorite track thus far,Baby
sung in twi and English, i remember my husband playing this to me b4 we got married...aww baby! true love is working, cos i no dey feel no hurtin...;-) (i lorve u.ou yeh mi taste..;-)
It was love at first listening, Nigerian/French Artist Asa is a favouite, i love her!
Classic Wanlov tune...yes y'all some of u are doing Kokonsa (gossipin too much!)
Ima K'aana fan! Somialia represents!
Award winning Samini..Where my baby dey
Back to fashion...my a few of my favourite beautiful African sista's... www.oluchi.com
Oriyomi Abiola - model activist and journalist, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yomi-abiola
Liya Kebede - http://www.liyakebede.com/-check out her foundation
Kate Menson - Face Of Africa 2008
Alek Wek- model and designer www.alekwek1933.com
Stunning Menaye Donkor-www.menaye.com
One of my first shoots-Teiko Dornor Tagoe;-)
Kiara Kabukuru
Art and Life
one of my role models, my sister, my best friend, we're kindered spirits, yes u Oyinda! i will actually be her friend forever, although she left me in London and re located off to Lagos, she was down for her birthday where we re connected! The other day we where havin a catch up chat and she sublty dropped news of her art exhibition..im like ok this is a big deal Oyinda!;-) ..if u are in Lagos, check it out!
Organised by Oyinda Fakeye, CCA,Lagos Art Project Co-Ordinator
Oyinda Fakeye exhibition organiser with artist Pinar Yolacan and CCA,Lagos director Bisi Silva.
bigger and better babe..i love u! (that gurl is fancy...).. yes ma gurl bloggs...
http://alter-native-me.blogspot.com/
Bisi Sikva also has a informative and inspiring blog..
http://artspeakafrica.blogspot.com/
If u are in Europe , then there is a great event coming up in May...
The Africa Weekender (AW) is a live entertainment and networking experience, put together by The African Promoters Alliance who are a body of eclectic promoters and organisers whose main aim is to bring people together to experience and share differing cultural stimuli.
Our cultural diversity is what has inspired us to provide a body of Art, Artists, Theatre, Poetry, Live Performances, Culinary fusions and events with a commitment to enlighten, entertain and inspire.
The programme of events selected for the Africa weekender will provide a diverse yet intertwined fusion which enables a better understanding of the evolution of our cultural dynamic which has its essence steeped in community.
This is an opportunity to partake in a 21st Century African experience in contemporary Britain.
ok so u know i just copied and pasted , but sounds like a great weekend, for more info check out...
http://www.africaweekender.co.uk/
with every ticket you buy you get a free Fully Charged T-shirt! incentive enough for me...
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