Thursday, September 06, 2007

WHO IS YOUR CELEB AFRICAN MAN?


Black Love by Chidi Okoye

Aight ladies just for the fun of it I came up with this test, please don't scroll down before answering each question, which may be able to tell you what's your type of African man....
REMEMBER THAT I AM NOT CLAIMING TO BE A PSYCHOLOGIST :)

Let's go:


1-Your fav'outfit on your man
a-funky jeans, tight shirt ,sunglasses, a bit of jewelry
b-a nice suit,nice tie
c-sport gear a la jordan
d-tee shirts w/funky messages ,jeans
e-clean cut pants tee a la banana republic/meets European feel

2-The African Mandingo you set your eyes wanted to surprise you for your b-day, which one of these date ideas will make you scream hell noooo?

a-He surprises you and fly to Tibet to meditate on you getting one year older
b-He surprises and take you on a campaign advocating women's right when you are wearing your latest Sun Goddess Dress
c-He surprises you w/the best tickets in town to watch his favorite football team play
d-While you were hoping for some 1-1time he goes and bring in his whole loud crew to sing happy b-day to you
e-While you were hoping to go to Jamaica, he flies all the way to Germany in order to better your practice of the language
f-While at the beach in beautiful SA, he takes all the attention from you in his swimming trunks and put you to shame.

3-Which African country would you rather visit?

a-Congo
b-Kenya
c-Nigeria
d-Senegal
e-Ghana
f-Benin

4-Would you rather be with....?

a-Someone who could be so" into the moment ", shower you with attention at the moment when he's feeling you but just wanna "be friends"
b-Someone who may not be the most exciting but would be devoted to you and your kids
c-Someone who is still trying to find himself but got it going professionally
d-Someone who could be a better friend than a lover
e-the pretty boy that longs to be complete surprisingly
f-Someone who may seem tough but is very sensitive inside

5 Chose lyrics that appeal more to you

a-"From an African point of view, we will get there when we stop asking, and do it ourselves"
b-"I have a dream"
c-" "Players are bigger than rock stars in my country,"
d-"If I can' t apologise for being wrong than it's just shame on me"
e-"“I want to do well and conquer the world for them, like Superman. It's as if a whole new chamber in my heart has opened up.”
f-"We African people are people with feelings"

6 Do you like your man.....?

a-in his early thirties acting his age w/confident swagger
b-in his early forties w/a lot of wisdom
c-enjoying his late twenties
d-in his mid thirties but acting like he's still in his twenties
e-living the thirties at the right temperature
f-in his forties looking like he's in his thirties

7What's your favourite desert?

a-milk chocolate delice
b-marble cake
c-chocolate fondue
d-dark chocolate
e-flan au caramel
f-raisin cookies

8 If you could chose a physical feature in a man what would it be?

a-beautiful eyes
b-strong and beautiful hands
c-tight muscles
d-dark chocolatey skin
e-1 smile a la "the Rock"(u know)
f-nice abs

9- Would you rather have a man who is?

a-a hard worker, a gentleman, but 2 whom work comes first
b- an idealist but a risk taker
c-1 man who's passionate about what he does but who still have some maturing to do
d-a man who makes mistakes but who's not afraid 2 apologise
e-a family man but who's fairly successful professionally
f-a man who's willing 2 start som'but who's been a bachelor for 1 long time

10- Chose your fav'animal

a-horse
b-gazelle
c-bear
d-fox
e-eagle
f-gorilla

So let me remind everyone that this was just for the fun of it...I am not claiming to be a psychologist or anything...strictly fun...

Count the number of a, b,c,d,e,f ...

If you have more A's your celeb African man is Kaysha:
Kaysha is an artist from Congo. He's sweet but at the same time not totally ready to settle down..He's successful and not afraid to try new things. He is also a businessman who owns clothing line, and his own production company.
You would def' have a blast w/this brotha if you don't mind that he's not ready to settle just yet.

If you counted more B's, your celeb African man is Barrack Obama.
No need to introduce him this half Kenyan brotha. A soft spoken yet 1 strong community leader.He's a married loving father of 2.He may not be the type to take you to the moon everyday but he'll charm w/his idealism and his belief for a better tomorrow.

If you counted more C's your celeb African man is Ovie Mugabi
At 27 years old this Nigerian brother is having the career that many athletes would only dream of. He's hip , young and only starting of. He would def' be the exciting type of man if you can accept that he's only starting...:)

If you counted more D's your celeb African man would be Senegalese Akon.
What can I say successful, fun , energetic ..you def' wouldn't be bored w/him. However this brotha will make many mistakes but won't be too proud to apologize..can you handle it.

If you counted more E's your celeb African man would be Boris Kodjoe.
Gorgeous, sensual, and surprisingly a family man.If you don't mind other women 's envy ....pretty good catch.

If you counted more F's your celeb African would be Djimon Hounsou.
The quiet man within the hard body.With this brotha you are promised deep conversations as long as you don't wonder how come in his forties he hasn't settled down yet....

And of course if you have the equal number of letters your celeb is a mix of the 2...









LOL that's it, it was fun coming up w/this ...please let me know what you think,
I am curious.
Eyee Wayeee:)

FASHION WEEK 2008-LET THE AFRICAN GAZELLES START GALLOPING!!





Marie Fuema, Oscar de la Renta Spring 2008



Marie Fuema, Luca Luca Spring 2008




Marie Fuema,Luca Luca Spring 2008





Liya Kebede, Rag& Bone Spring 2008

Liya Kebede, Balenciaga Spring 2008

Liya, Cavalli Spring 2008

Liya, Cavalli Spring 2008


Liya K., Cavalli 2008


Ajuma, Sue STemp spring 2008


Ajuma , Sue STemp spring 2008

Fashion Week is a bit special 2 me because it reminds me of my start on my blog...
Anywhoo wanted 2 see which African sistas were employed this year for this great job, it's the creme of the crem of the designers that are represented..I don't know how much they get paid for these shows but I'm hoping that it's more than decent...plus it's a
great networking event for them..
So as the week goes by I'll keep u posted on the sistas that were doin it...
But for now it seems like my gal Liya is winning...come on Caroline, Mia, Kinee, Hawa , Yasmin give her a run for her $$ lol:)

Djaa African Sistas be doin' it every year on fashion week:)
Eyee Wayeee:)

GIVE IT UP TO DR NAWAL EL SAADAWI-EGYPTIAN ACTIVIST!







"Danger has been a part of my life ever since I picked up a pen and wrote. Nothing is more perilous than truth in a world that lies."



Dr Nawal El Saadwi was born in Egypt at a time when the practice of infubulation was accepted (a procedure that almost close completely the vagina by sewing the lips of the vulva..it was practiced during slavery as well to prevent slaves to have intercouse) ...while growing up she was left w/an emotional scar. She went on to medical school and became a doctor in rural areas. Affected by the domestic abuse which effects she saw on her female patients , she became involved in politics in the the title of Director of Health.

She was loud about issues she wanted to see changed in the country, and of couse as many before her and after her she became enemy of state , lost her job as both


director of public health & founder of her own health magazine. She was sent to jail for 1 year and released shortly after the murder of former President Anwar Al-Sadat.



Despite the death of the President, by the early nineties she still received death threats ;she was forced to move to the land of the free America where she became a professor at
Duke University.

The calling to her land was too strong for her to ignore, despite 1 wonderful career as a
writer, physician, countless awards such as the "North South Prize" she wanted to be among her people and bring a change.





She showed interest in running for president in 2005 but she wasn't able to fulfill certain conditions....regardless she's a woman to know because of her great courage and perseverance.













Here's her webbie:
Give it up for Dr Nawal El Saadawi:)
Eyee Wayee:)

THE BEAUTIFUL ETHIOPIAN SISTA YORDANOS TESHAGER!



Oops did I do that?:)





Glamour/Homeless


Yep I know I'm fierce




Everything on this pic screams style




Barbie stylo




Pretty



Nice way 2 end this .swan stylo!

It's been a minute since I've feautured Ethiopian sistas, we all know that they are gorgeous.
I used to live in Ohio and it's highly populated w/Ethiopian peeps, myself and friends were always amazed on how they were so pretty, must be in their genes....:)

Yordanos is 5ft 10 , and she was the second runner up for the title of Miss World Ethiopia in 2004..if that doesn't mean anything hun?:)

Djaa my Ethiopian sistas keep on keepin':)
Eyeee Wayeee:)

DJIMON HOUNSOU CELEBRATES THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CK UNDERWEAR!


Beninoisement..comment le farot du grand Beninois
Ezza danger!

"Chetetete they ask too many questions...do I really have 2 be here..chetetetet"
Heee djaaa blancs a trop de questions...ah vraiment..lol


Allez faut prendre foto la avec la jolie go...photographe tu as bien pris?:)
Yes girl smile over here, they need to take this shot of the 2 of us...



Ah yess c'est la fete au village auj'hourdui dee....bon ca fait combien de millions
Party over here, let's see how much did I make 2day?:)
C'est chauddd.beninoisement..lol

I've been waiting to find some cool pics of Djimon /CK since he's the face of the famous undie collection.In NY, around Soho there's a huge billboard w/Mista ..loves it..he really personifies the African man, dark skin, beautiful body, and a lot of presence...loves it...
I actually was w/1 male friend of mine when we saw that ad, and he wanted to make fun of it..and I explained to him that he can laugh as much as he wants to...but Djimon made history first African man to get such a huge contract w/a undie line...come on $$$


and I feel that the pics are tasteful...


Djimon..show them that beauty doesn't just come in one shape or color:)
Eyee Wayeee:)

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

LA JOLIE GO D'ABIDJAN MISS AMINATA TOURE!










" I came to this country in 1997, when I was only 18. Imagine the excitement: being away from my parents, with my own money and all the liberty I never even dared to dream about!! Even though I missed them, I was drunk of my new life in America; couldn't have enough of it!!! Thanks God, I always stayed focused on school and on my number one mission: get the highest education possible. And it paid off.

Today, I have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, I am a CPA and I'm finishing up my MBA in Finance. I'm very proud of all this and everyone say I have it going on. But why do I feel so empty inside? like a big part of me is missing? It took me a while to realize (or accept) that I'm longing to go back home.

My mind and heart are telling me that my mission here is finished. For many many years, I have had countless excuses for not going home: more experience, more money, more degrees, the green card.... But today, none of these matter anymore. I just came back from a 3 weeks vacation after 9 long years here and I felt ....HOME and WHOLE!!

No matter what people say I see endless opportunities there and I see a much bigger future than the one I can have here. And the most important thing is happiness right? Mine is in the Ivory-Coast. I might be here physically for now, but i've been gone mentally and emotionally... I'll let you know how everything goes in 2 years INCHALLA!! "

What an introduction right....well there's much more 2 this interview of the beautiful Ami Toure...

Ready or not here we go:)

1-Being 1 woman from Ivory Coast means to me
Being intelligent, hardworking and elegant.

2-I am thankful for my Ivory Coast upbringing because
We learn to enjoy life at all times.

3-Ivory Coast is where my heart belongs.

4- Women from Ivory Coast are special because
they are strong, proud yet loving (I think all African women are)

5-Being a woman means
being nurturing, mature and responsible

6-Passion is
Strongly believing in something and fighting for it with all your heart and strength

7-Education means

opening the door to a brighter future

9-It is our duty as african women to educate ourselves and our children. This to me is the most important contribution we can make towards the development of the African continent.

10-Spirituality is believing in a merciful, forgiving God and believing in Karma. All your actions come back to you tenfold, the good and the bad.

11- Men from Ivory Coast are JERKS!! lol lol... They are interesting, determined and full of surprises but u got to be careful with them!!

12-What i like the most about my culture is

the happiness and the warmth

13- What i like the least is

the overbearing pression from family, especially regarding marriage.

14-if i was to represent my country by 1 thing, 1 fact? it would be why?
By dancing because Ivorians will always dance and have fun, even in the most extreme conditions.

15- my country is improving socially because of

the creation of multiple non for profit organizations/support groups for women.

16- my country needs to improve in the political arena.

17- living abroad I stay connected to my roots-- Very much

17- to me when I see african artists like Akon being succesful in America it represents the fact that hard work and perseverence always pay off.

18- I feel that social issues such as education, poverty and corruption are important.

19-The products from Ivoiry Coast that I use are











coffee, hot chocolate, spices.

20- I wish that people knew that we people from Ivoiry Coast are simple even if we sometimes put on "important and serious" faces.

22- I wish that brothers from Ivory Coast understood that good , loving women don't come along all time.

23-what do u do?
Auditing

24- My mission in life is

help create opportunities for women and young girls in the Ivory-Coast.

25-I am thankful for
my parents teaching me to be a responsible person.

26-Of my culture I will teach
my children to be kind and warm

27-To me being an African woman
as a whole means carrying yoursel with poise and dignity in everything you do.

28-I feel that we are different from our mother generation because





we are less submissive and more financially independent

29-I feel that we are similar to american, european women in that we all have the same feelings:





Joy, happiness, disappointment, sadness, hurt or betrayal don't have a color, shape or nationality.

30-my life devise is?


God is in control. Work as hard as you can, do as much good around you as you can and leave everything else in His Hands.

31-to me spirituality or religion is
knowing that God is always by our sides. All the experiences we go through in life are just necessary steps before we accept and appreciate what He has in store for us.

32-my fondest memory is

going home after 9 years and enjoying it as if I never left.

33-my biggest regret is

not having developped a close relationship with God earlier on in my life. But it's never too late right? and having God in my heart COMPLETELY changed my life!

34-my fav' african desinger? writter? artist is?

Actually my favorite writter is Paulo Coelho -- Not African. Sorry :-))

35-which african countries have u visited? which ones would u like to ? which one left a lasting impression on u?
I am ashamed to say I haven't visited any.

36-is there enough of a dialogue btw african women of various african countries ? do we even try to really understand each other?
Not enough!

37-I would feel complete
looking back on my life only knowing that


I have helped my country in all the ways that I possibly could.

38-my fav' book is?

The alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Actually I love ALL his books but sincve I have to choose one...)

39- wealth is
being satisfied with who you are and what you have in life.

40-what I know for sure in life is
if you have everything you want in life and absolutely no one to share it with, you have nothing.

Well said sista ..Rien a dire sista et ajouter except "ne lache pas l'affaire"
Really a beautiful thang to see a sista blossoming..
Sometimes when your heart call you to do som' u just gotta follow it**
Can't wait 2 see u years from now somewhere in Abidjan at the head of your own practice
Inch'Allah!!


Travaillement....travaillement
Djaa les gos d'Abidjan sont dans le auch aussi:)
Eyeee Wayee:)

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

KEEPIN UP WITH CHIWETEL EJOFOR!


The very Handsome Chiwetel Ejofor


Common,Denzel, Chiwetel...mmm ladies ...


Chiwetel and Caroline C.


Opposite Don Cheadle..waw velvet hun..lol




Chilaxing w/Don Cheadle waw blue hun..lol ..just kiddin

He's a silent fireman in Hollywood but he's slowly but surely doin' his thang..I've talked him about him before..but briefly he's nigerian but grew up and was raised in England.

You've seen him in Amistad, Four Brothers , Kinky Boots,
Love Actually, Tsunami,Talk to Me...etc We can all agree that he stays on his grind and always play diverse roles ..that there's nothing 2 say about that , this brotha is def' an actor. It's always a delight to see him on screen because he's always full of suprises.
Anyways kinda wanted 2 keep up w/him and see what he was up to.

He has couple of movies set to come out this year and in 2008

-In November he'll be playing opposite Denzel Washington in American Gangsta
-Look out for him in Toussaint (Haitian Leader for 1 free Haiti) directed by Dany Glover gotta see that 1 sometimes next year
-Redbelt (action drama flick)


Djaa Chiwetel Ejofor is a busyyy man!!
Eyee Wayee:)