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? 

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: MENOGU DESIGNS

Last Spring, ASHA and myself had the pleasure of modeling for one of our faves, Menogu Designs. After months of anticipation, her Fall look-book is finally here! 

FASHION FRIDAY: AFWLA 2013

THE CROWD RIGHT BEFORE SHOWTIME

As you know, I am a lover of fashion. Not only is it truly my passion, but it is my obsession. That's why I am so grateful to be able to attend the fashion events I go to, and sometimes have the privilege to participate in. Of all of the amazing shows I go to, Africa Fashion Week L.A.,is still the one closest to my heart. It was the first event that TDB ever attended, and was where we met so many amazing people that we've profiled on the blog, had a pleasure of working with on different projects, and have become friends with. So many amazing things have happened to TDB, and it all started with AFWLA.

TDB'S ASHA AND DIVA

I loved everything about this year's fashion week. From the location, this year's show was held at 525 DTLA, an art gallery where Chris Brown's work is featured....yes, that Chris Brown; to the designers, 2 African Girls and Tina Summers slayed, and I want/need everything from those collections; to the music, the deejay played a good mix of African and American music that kept the crowd hyped.  

FRONT ROW FABULOUSNESS

I'd been waiting for this show all year long, and I'm so glad that it didn't disappoint. Normally, I'd post pics of the actual collections, but I was so impressed with the looks of the attendees, that I wanted to give them some love. Of course I died for the collections  as well, and you can check out all the designers  on our YouTube page.

MUSIC MONDAY: LET'S CATCH UP

I'm back! I haven't posted in two weeks and it seriously feels like a lifetime. Because I know you are just dying to hear what I've been up to (more so I'm dying to tell you), I've decided to share how I spent my time away from TDB.

First things first, I got the heck out of town. I was finally able to make my way down to San Diego and see friends I haven't seen in years. It was so fun and relaxing. I'll definitely be heading back soon. 

DOSHA DOES: ANKARA FESTIVAL 2013

This past weekend we attended Ankara Festival 2013 at the Avalon in Hollywood. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the great fashion and musical performances. TDB fave, Sumahrie Collections, had such an amazing collection. Korto Momolu, of Project Runway fame, was the headliner and killed. Loved everything that came down the runway. I also loved Chidera Chimera's designs for Dewan Apparel. Such amazing men's fashion.   

FASHION FRIDAY: ANKARA

Next weekend, Team TDB has the distinct pleasure of  attending the 2013 Ankara Festival LA. Per usual, I have no idea what I will be wearing, and in my search of the perfect ankara ensemble, I stumbled upon some pics of some fab celebrities wearing this print.

MUSIC MONDAY: ASHA'S OBSESSIONS

Theophilus London is still my obsession

It's been brought to my attention that I simply don't just like things, but I become completely obsessed. I've also been known to call everything my favorite, but that's another story. For now, enjoy some of my latest obsessions. Enjoy!

DOSHA DOES: LIFE AND TIMES FIESTA

POSING WITH DESIGNER MAHRIAMA SUMA OF SUMAHRIE COLLECTIONS 

This past weekend, the TDB girls  attended the 3rd Annual Life and Times Fiesta. It was such a fun night filled with great music, food, comedy, and fashion. A TDB fave, comedienne Yvonne Orji, was the MC and kept us laughing all night. 

FASHION FRIDAY: WRAP IT UP

The other day, a friend of mine commented that my sisters and I must have like a million head wraps between us. Though it's not that many, it's pretty close.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: THIS OR THAT TAG

This week's flashback is definitely one of our fave videos that we've made. The This or That Tag  video was so much fun to do, and we found out a lot of interesting things about each other. Pure shenanigans. Don't worry, we'll be shooting more videos soon. Enjoy! HAPPY FRIDAY! 

FASHION FRIDAY: A LOOK BACK

So, tomorrow  marks our one-year anniversary! I swear, time really flies; it's crazy to think of all the amazing things we've done over the past year.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: THE DOSHA BRAND

This week we thought it would be fun to show some pics of us from back in the day. Happy Friday. Enjoy! 

Farida & Diva

WAYBACK WEDNESDAY: INDEPENDENCE CHA CHA

June 30th marks the 53rd Independence Day of the Congo! In honor of this special occasion, I thought I'd share the song,"Indépendance Cha Cha", from Joseph Kabasele a.k.a. Le Grand Kallé. This song was written, prior to the actual Independence, as a plea for unity and became the anthem for the nationalist movement.

-DIVA

FASHION FRIDAY: DJ TAKES OVER

STYLING IS SERIOUS BUSINESS

Change is something that is often met with hesitation, because it is something different, but different could be a  good thing.

FASHION FRIDAY: BEST OF THE WEEK

Here are my top 3  fashion picks from the past week! 

Liya Kebede

THROWBACK THURSDAY: KOFFI OLOMIDE & PAPA WEMBA

Kanye West and Jay Z's Watch the Throne has nothing on Koffi Olomide and Papa Wemba's Wake Up. My parents played this album out, and it's definitely one of my faves. Enjoy!

FASHION FRIDAY: SPRING PICKS

YOURS TRULY. YOU CAN SEE THE DETAILS OF MY LOOK HERE.

Warm weather. Birds singing. Flowers blooming. Yes my friends, Spring is in full effect. One of the great things about this season is that it's a breath of fresh air from the layered, structured, and confined feel of Winter. Though not as relaxed as Summer, Spring fashion is still carefree and fun.

Usually floral prints are incorporated into wardrobes during this season; don't get me wrong, I love a floral print as much as the next gal, I rock a floral print head wrap all the time, but I think there are so many more bold, interesting and different options out there. Fortunately, many designers agree with me, and have incorporated bright, bold, fun colors and prints into their Spring collections. As I looked through each collection more closely, I realized there's definitely strong African influences,whether intentional or not. That being said, I wanted to share some of my favorite pieces that, for me, were a nod to my Motherland, and a  great alternative to floral.

ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

So excited that Africans are nominated for Academy Awards this year. Can't wait to see which amazing film takes home the Oscar! 

Best Documentary Feature

This documentary tells the incredible story of two South African fanatics of 70s music sensation, Rodriguez, and their quest to discover what really happened to their fallen idol. Watch the trailer here. 

MUSIC MONDAY: KAYSHA

The Zouk Master has done it again. Kaysha's latest album, Raw Like Sushi, is his best work yet. 

THROWBACK THURSDAY: RISING IN CONGO

Celebrate Valentine's Day by supporting One Billion Rising!

Congolese women dancing at a One Billion Rising event last year.

STRIKE.DANCE.RISE.