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Track of the Day

What to do this weekend? Redefinition

Guys its a busy weekend, with lots of soulnurturing events going on. Spoken Word for you this time around. Redefiniton. Personally one of my favorite places to be. And all because of my girl Simone Zeefuik. Big Up Indigo Davis.

Saturday October 24th - RE:Definition salutes Jitsvinger
Featuring: Jitsvinger (Kaapstad/ South Africa), GMB, Gregor Pataca, Poetry Circle Nowhere (Azahlee, Kofi and Krentenkoning), Kimo, Blaxtar & MC Complexx.
DJ: DJ M.I.C.
Location: Rozentheater (Rozengracht 117, 1016 LV Amsterdam)
Doors open: 22.00h / Show starts: 22.30h
Tickets: €7,50 / € 6 with the e-flyer

What to do this Weekend? Unity Festival

Also this Saturday 24 oktober Unity Festival in de Meneer de Wit building from 12.00 - 20.00.
Bring your positive vibration and enjoy Caribbean food, good reggae vibes, Caribbean designs. Of course I will be there with my designs.

What to do this Weekend?Trash & Treasure

This Friday 23 oktober from 22.00 @ MTV building. First you buy one of a kind designs and than you dance your pants (designs) off.
For more info click this link. I also will be there selling my designs.

More of my creations

I have been busy doing my own thing for a while, so i thought it was time to show off my own stuff. Here you go. hope u like. Also check out the webshop if you interested.

 

 

 

 

 

One of my creations

 

Miss Hill - You got to love her

For those who forgot how talented she is. a reminder. Check out her video's.

Just to inspire

Afrolicious is who we be,
killing all these brothers naturally
Put on our tee's and skinny leg jeans
cuz these nappy headed queens
are stepping on the scene

Cool like that PART 2

Ever heard of the Sapuers? The Society for the Advancement of People of Elegance? Well i will tell you. They are stylish, fabulous and remind me of the Dandy's. I loveeee them.. I think this October a photobook is coming out called Gentlemen of Bakongo. Follow this link to read more about them.

No need for words

80's movies love them or hate them

Remember the 80's? Remember 80's movies like Ghostbusters, The Goonies, Dirty Dancing, Soulman, American Ninja (haha), Electric Boogaloo to name a view.
I was feeling a bit melancholic so i desided that i am gonna watch all the movies again. Hopefully some will bring back good memories. And i reckon some will seem quit riduculous. Either way.. i will keep you posted on what the verdict is.
My first choice: The Gremlins.

Funny pic

Dope Lyrics

The sweetest thing I've ever known
Was like the kiss on the collarbone
The soft caress of happiness
The way you walk, your style of dress
I wish I didn't get so weak
Ooo, baby, just to hear you speak
Makes me argue just to see
How much you're in love with me
See, like a queen, a queen upon her throne

Chorus:
It was the sweet, sweetest thing I’ve known,
It was the sweet, sweetest thing I’ve known

I get mad when you walk away
So I tell you leave, when I mean stay
Warm as the sun dipped in black
Fingertips on the small of my back
More valuable than all I own
Like your precious, precious, precious, precious baby, dark skin tone

It was the sweet,the sweetest thing I’ve known

It was the...Ah
I try to explain
Ah...but baby, it's in vain

Speaking on my mother's phone
The touch that makes me think I'm grown
Sweet prince of the ghetto
Your kisses taste like amaretto
Intoxicating, oh, so intoxicating
How sad, how sad that all things come to an end
But then again, I'm, I'm not alone

Chorus

Ah...Sometimes watch you in your sleep
Ah... Excuse me if I get too deep, hey!
Fading Chorus

SOMETIMES I

-Pretend like all I want is my solitude, when a hug is what I need…
-Act like you are less than you really are when you’re the only thing that matters.
-Trick myself into thinking that I’m in control when I live by the clock…
-Push down what is trying to escape from my heart through my mouth.
-Say that I am living just for me, but I’m constantly making lists of my mistakes.
-Make believe that my past plays no role in my present, when it does.
-Tell myself that I can do without you, but I replay every conversation and stolen
moment over and over in my head.
-Hope that you won’t read my mind, but secretly wish that you will…
-Push the snooze button twice, so that I can hold on to my dreams a little while longer

I love Quotes

If you don’t like something, change it.
If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

~ Maya Angelou ~

Just to inspire

Le Coil-- lovin' it

i might be very late.. but i just discovered this website. Le Coil. They celebrate people with natural hair in different styles. I am so inspired i am gonna try out some new looks.
It shows once again, that natural hair can be stunning...

Artist to Watch: Fofo Bristol Twenty

Who is Fofo Bristol Twenty? I think his work speaks for itself. He is a den haag native, but a world citizen. His work is strong, with powerfull messages. I hope he has an exhibition soon. I would love to see his work in real life.

Flygirl of the Week - AMAGLOW

I found a new jewel. A young designer from Alkmaar, Label AMAGLOW. As she puts it best herself: she designs african clothing with a European twist. And i have to say i am impressed. My favorite pieces.

Ever wanted to feel like cinderella ..here is your chance

From Maison Martin Margiela Limited Edition Glass Heels- HK$9,899(each) & HK$19,999(1 pair)
Its an expensive cinderella dream. But one that can come true..

... cynical as hell... i love it

also check out how to talk about africa website.

these tracks just make me smile..

Redefinition- Poetry Baby

So Redefinition is back in full effect. If you love poetry with an afrocentric feel, this is the place to be. Young poets in and around Amsterdam doing their thing. Its a very warm and cozy setting. So feel free to stop by and show your support.
Check the flyer above.

Track of The Day - its a classic

.. to stay in the theme of the day

Cuz they're Cool Like That

I WANT THESE SHOES

Masai family rules Amsterdam Marathon

The 25th celebration of the Dam to Dam Marathon last Sunday was a Masai family affair. The siblings Linet and Moses Masai, both from Kenya, came in first. Linet in the ladies run and Moses in the men's. How awesome is that. Even though it was not an official record time, the organization says that Linet put down the fastest time ever with 50 min and 39 seconds on the 19 mile race.
Only thing i can say, is Big UP KENYA.

Pom? Creools Surinaams of Joods

I was having a conversation with my boyfriend today about Suriname food and especially about Suriname most famous dish, POM. He wanted to know to which etnic group the recipe belonged and i remembered something about it being an original Jewish recipe. So i went and googled it.
And the answer is... that is more complicated than it sounds. But i can tell you that there was a Jewish recipe called Sjalot that was originally made with potatoes, that was made similarly like pom. But there was a period in time that potatoes couldn't be imported to Suriname and they went looking for an alternative that came close to the original as possible. So they started using Taya (pomtayer). A local potatoe like vegetable already used by locals and slaves.
Wanna read more, follow this link.

Miss Lira - Feel Good

this sistah is doing her thing. I dig her style, her voice, everything..

Digital Masai

Wie deze Afrikaan? Vieira

einde vind ik alleen een beetje minder, dat ze die chicks duwen...

Naomi Campbell's Shoot in Harpers Bazaar FIRE