African Food, Literature, Lifestyle

Month: September 2017

Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

After watching endless videos of You Tubers painting over their already flawless faces with Rihanna’s new makeup line, I knew I had to witness for myself what all the rage was about. My local Sephora was brimming with Fenty Beauty shoppers and sample seekers. I […]

Shitor | The Ultimate Ghanaian Condiment

Shitor | The Ultimate Ghanaian Condiment

Pronounced shee-tore, this pepper sauce is a must for every Ghanaian household. We eat it with everything, and it’s perfect for those days when I don’t want to spend too much time slaving over sauces. It can be enjoyed with rice or root vegetables, accompanied […]

What to cook today

What to cook today

Nothing. Absolutely nothing! It’s incredibly hot outside today and I’m melting. I just started reading a very interesting book called The Hairdresser of Harare and can’t wait to tell you all about it.

African Literature Series: Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

African Literature Series: Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

Behold The Dreamers by Cameroonian author Imbolo Mbue