Afrolicious

Kushn’s Giveaway Ends Soon!

afrolicious — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:51:58 +0000

Remember Kushn? The gorgeous line of laptop cases made in South Africa? Well they’re having a giveaway that ends on Wednesday. You don’t have to be in South Africa to win, so get on over to the blog ASAP!

Erykah Badu is Beautiful

afrolicious — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:19 +0000

I spent my holiday weekend reflecting and feeding my spirit with Erykah Badu’s lecture at Red Bull Music Academy. Her albums were always playing on my bus rides to and from school, so it’s interesting to hear the background stories to these songs that defined part of my early coming-to-self. I love that she is honest in her music and insists on remaining honest throughout her career. A true artist. Enjoy!

Ankara & Lace Is Beautiful

afrolicious — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:17:37 +0000

Joker’s ‘Vision’ is Beautiful

afrolicious — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:34 +0000

Dubstep and I are lovers. I remember the first time I heard it, standing in a sweaty dance hall somewhere in the shady part of Hollywood and feeling the bass seep through my skin, swim through my blood and kiss my bones.

My bones, y’all. I felt that music in my bones.

Joker’s a big name in dubstep, and for good reason. His latest “The Vision” is 12 tracks strong. Check out the single of the same name in the video after the jump.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLJYmgq3OlE

The Beautiful ‘Magic Hour’

afrolicious — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:00:45 +0000

Check out my friend Tolu Noah in this gorgeous video below!

Ian Kamau’s ‘One Day Soon’ is Beautiful

afrolicious — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:00:35 +0000

Love this little short Ian Kamau and Keisha Monique put together for their joint release on 11-11-11.

SisterBatik’s Beautiful Dream Bag

afrolicious — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:00:24 +0000

Peep the incredible detail that went into creating this beautiful cosmetic bag from SisterBatik who never ceases to inspire.

You Now Have Permission to Love: Lovebomb Friday

afrolicious — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:40:44 +0000

It’s Friday! It’s kind of rainy in normally sunny southern California, but that will not stop me from spreading the love today. The nominations are in and Our recipients are:

@jasminepowers – Cultured Girls Only
Bianca – Ahnka
@hanariaz – In Between Love
@theultimatena
@TiffanyandLupus

The Beginner’s Guide to Lovebombing

Step 1: Read up on the recipient.
Read their last few tumblr entries and/or tweets to understand what kind of person they are.

Step 2: Drop a lovebomb
A lovebomb consists of a word of encouragement and appreciation for the person and the hashtag #lovebomb. Regardless of the platform (twitter or tumblr for now), please use the #lovebomb hashtag so we can track them.

That’s it! Two simple steps. You now have permission to love!

Lovebomb Friday – Leave Your Nominations in the Comments!

afrolicious — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:11:33 +0000

Had a rough week? Someone do something extra sweet for you this month? Let’s fill up their mentions and tumblr boxes with a whole lotta digital lovin’!

This Friday, join Afrolicious and friends as we appreciate the good and beautiful people in our lives. We’re gonna start small, with five people on deck to receive a concentrated deluge of tweets, messages and love. Nominate someone in the comments by leaving their twitter handle and/or tumblr URL and stay tuned for more details!

Update YOU CAN NOMINATE YOURSELF and feel free to nominate more than one person. More details to come!

P.S. I nominate @jasminepowers of Cultured Girls Only on the tumblrs!

Epic Thanks is Beautiful… and in Los Angeles!

afrolicious — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:24:53 +0000

Hey Los Angeles! Epic Thanks is coming to you straight from Tanzania this year. Epic Change is an organization that’s close to my heart. I’ve worked with them in the past to do pretty epic things, and this time? Things got a lot more epic.

Two children from Shepherd’s Jr. school in Tanzania, along with Mama Lucy are making their way out to Los Angeles. Thanks to miracle spurred on by Stacey and Sanjay’s wish to bring them overseas, we’ll have the amazing chance to meet a part of Shepherd’s Jr.

I’m too excited for words! But here’s the important information: if you are in Los Angeles next week Friday at 7:00pm, you should totally join us at the W Hollywood. You must register at this link: http://epicthanks-losangeles.eventbrite.com/.

I hope to see my LA family out there next week. Ciao!