MUSIC MONDAY: RICARDO LEMVO

Not only is it my parent's anniversary, it's also Angola Independence Day. To mark the special occasion, I've decided to share a fave song from Ricardo Lemvo. Before moving to the states, he grew up in the DRC until age 13, is of Angolan descent, and is somewhat a family friend. I met him when I was really young and barely remember, but it still counts. Right? 

MUSIC MONDAY: PETITE NOIR

I have a confession to make. I've been listening to Yannick Ilunga, aka Petite Noir, for nearly a year and didn't plan on sharing him with you. Horrible right? He was suppose to be my little secret, but he just won't stay hidden! Earlier in the year, he was tapped to be a part of the Studio Africa campaign.

FASHION FRIDAY: VICTORIA'S SECRET ANGELS

As well as being an actress, one of my life-long dreams was to be a Victoria's Secret Angel. Blame it on the angel wings. While I wait for the call that I'll be walking down the runway in this year's show, I thought I'd share with you guys some of the fab, fellow African chicas who've shimmied down the glittery runway:


Ajuma Nasenyana-KENYA

Alek Wek- SUDAN

Aminata Niaria-SENEGAL

Anais Mali-CHAD

FARIDA'S COOKING CORNER

I have been having quite the sweet tooth these past few weeks, so it's only fitting that my next African dish would be the popular Angolan dessert Cocada Amarela.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: ANGOLA

HAPPY 37th INDEPENDENCE DAY ANGOLA!!!