05
Mar
Mar
When your parents get a new smartphone, and they don’t know how to use their phone, they ask their children so many questions on how certain features work. Who can relate? Me 🙋🏾♀️ If you can relate, watch Lola Jagun’s video below:
Author Archives: Nikki Billie Jean
04
Mar
Mar
Happy Monday Ankaranistas! Hope everyone had a great weekend. We are starting off this weeks Ankara Street Style of the Day with Liberian fashion blogger, Sarlea Mah.
Events, Fashion
Gala: LOFA Magazine’s Best Dressed Women at Africa Gives Back International Gala 2018
03
Mar
Mar
Africa Gives Back International held their 3rd Annual Africa Gives Back International Gala 2018, to raise money to build clean water wells in West Africa, Sierra Leone, on Saturday, July 14th, 2018. Last year’s special guest and honoree was “Cynthia Bailey” of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”. The event took place at the Silver Spring […]
01
Mar
Mar
After the massive and successful release of his latest single “Kontrol”, produced by Kel P, Emex EOT decided to team up video director Amazing Klef to drop beautiful visuals for the trending song “Kontrol”. Watch the music video below:
01
Mar
Mar
Happy Women’s History Month!
Dance, Entertainment, Fashion
Dance: Queen Raki and Nikki Billie Jean Dance To Drogba (Joanna) by Afro B
28
Feb
Feb
When Sierra Leone and Nigerian Jollof combine to make “combo-nation” fried rice. Watch Queen Raki and founder of All Things Ankara, Nikki Billie Jean Dance to “Drogba (Joanna)” by Afro B.
Fashion, Features
Black History Month: 8 Teachers Who Decorated Their Classroom Doors In Honor of Black History Month 2019
27
Feb
Feb
With Black History Month coming to a close, we wanted to highlight African-American educators who decorated their classroom doors in honor of Black History Month 2019. See their creations below:
Fashion, Nikki Billie Jean
Nikki Billie Jean: Glow Boss Suit for Dunnie The Artist Launch Presented by Omolewa Cosmetics
26
Feb
Feb
Hey guys! Last Sunday, February 17th, I attended the Dunnie The Artist Launch Presented by Omolewa Cosmetics. I had an amazing time at the event, like I did at Dunnie’s and Joon Africa’s Afro Beauty Brunch (here).
26
Feb
Feb
Today’s Ankara Photo of the Day is of mommy-to-be, Porsha Williams.
Fashion, Photography
Portraits: Celebrity Portraits by Michael Rowe at the 12th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Photo Booth
24
Feb
Feb
One of the most magical moments during the annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event is capturing portraits of all the amazing attendees. Each year an eye-catching theme is chosen that celebrates the power, beauty and majesty of the women and men in the room.
20
Feb
Feb
Hi Ankaranistas! Today’s Ankara Street Style of the Day is ChicAma.
Celebrities, Fashion
Celebrity Style: Beyonce in a Wide Leg Pant Suit and Wide Brim Fascinator Hat by Ena Gnacio Styled by Zerina Akers
15
Feb
Feb
On February 13th, Beyonce was spotted in a Wide Leg Pant Suit and Wide Brim Fascinator Hat by Ena Gnacio.
Fashion, Photography
Editorial: “Teleporting Into Africa – Transported by Trevor Stuurman” Vlisco x Trevor Stuurman at the One Source Live Festival (South Africa)
07
Feb
Feb
On March 24, African multimedia artist Trevor Stuurman was one to grace the stage at the launch of the One Source Live festival.
Dance, Entertainment, Events, Fashion
Dance: Queen Raki Dances To “Asew” by Bisa Kdei ft. Mic Flammez at JOONAFRICA present Afro Beauty Brunch
30
Jan
Jan
Sierra Leone-American dancer Queen Raki dances to Ghanaian Afrobeat song, “Asew” by Bisa Kdei ft. Mic Flammez at JOONAFRICA presents Afro Beauty Brunch.
Events, Fashion, Nikki Billie Jean
Nikki Billie Jean: Nsu Bura Peplum Zipper Long Sleeve Top for Afro Beauty Brunch (1/26/19)
30
Jan
Jan
On Saturday, January 26th, I had the pleasure of attending the first ever JOONAFRICA presents Afro Beauty Brunch, produced by Dunnie O. The theme for the brunch was “NEW Year, BEST Me!”. So of course, I had to come to the brunch looking my utmost best.