Shana mag december edition

The Photography Issue W W W. S H A N A M E D I A .CO M L I V E B E A U T I F U L LY

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and No-Violet Moyo, women who have shaped new creative identithis magazine and me this year, I’ve ties for women using their art in the gotten to travel and consult but that form of creative writing and imagery means I’ve also been supper busy and respectively, read about them in our balance has been a foreign word for Powerhouse series. me, which is really horible to say the least. But I promised myslef that no Summer’s here and we have a few matter how many times I fail I’ll get beauty finds that are sure to bring back up and do it again until I get it fresh glow to your summe body. We right, so here’s me getting up again aslo feature our top African (African and getting it right. heritage) fashion trendsetters and

It’s been an interesting journey for

In this issue we feature one of South Africa’s best street and portrait photographers, not only is his work relatable but it tells multiple stories showing South Africa’s true beauty in it’s diversity. Lonwabo has captured many a famous, beautiful face and we’re honoured to be using his image of the cover as well as some of his images inside.

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Speaking of beautiful and famous we highlight the inspiring Tony Gum

honestly we had a hard time getting down to just 8. Africa is the new fashion capital and African women both on the continent and abroad are making great fashion strides and catapulting themselves to dizzying fashion heights.

on how to position your content for guide in the right direction.

Media and identity are topics we can’t separate in this issue we discuss this intriguing topic and we give a real view on it, this is a must read.

As topics such as media continue to evolve Tech more and more enable this decisions to reach larger audiences, not is tech a game changer it’s many of us’ way of life now, read through our tech report as well for a dose of what’s happening around us and what will be happening very soon.

This issue had been a long time coming and we have put in some work with our stapke edition content such Some say if fashion is the flute of as our colourful choics for your room live slay on and that’s definitely our with Interior inspirations, such great motto at SHANA but how do you get food options, our travel guide to from an exqusitely dressed woman Rwanda, (Kigali) and much more. to a fashion brand? Read our article

So here’s to our new edition and to not only getting it done but getting up and trying again. We hope you realise that by us telling our truth we hope to inspire you to do the same, so if you’ve failed or are stuck on something get up and try again and again and again until you get it right, no one has the power to change your mind for you but you so lets make it happen!

@NicolleBeryl live beautifully.

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K E N YA N E L E C T I O N S electoral voting system dies and looks like he was tortured... If that doesn’t ring alarm bells Im not sure what will.

To add to all the drama we’re wondering what type of security does the Vice President has if all you need is a machete to break into his residence...

I mean I’m no security expert but that must have been one big machete to hold up security forces for 18 hours....

It must have been a special machete like the one used in Voltron (after they’d come together to form him).

And just to add this already movie like We all know somethings up, it’s a dram the Christopher Msando, head fishy time for politics in Africa, but of information, communication, and for us citizens stay woke, respect othtechnology at the Independent Elec- ers people’s right to vote and use your toral and Boundaries Commission, vote as your weapon, simple... who played a major role in developing the new voting system for the election was found dead on the 27th of July. There were signs of torture of his Everything was looking rosy for body and “alongside it was the body a re-election or so we thought till Odinga then announced his decision to of a 21-year-old woman, Maryanne withdraw from the repeat election in Ngumbu. The FBI and Scotland Yard offered to help in the investigation.”

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“The Kenyan General elections were held in Kenya on 8 August 2017 to elect the President, members of Parliament and devolved governments.The initial results indicated that incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta was re-elected with 54% of the vote. His main opponent, Raila Odinga, refused to accept the results and contested them in the Supreme Court, which led to the results being annulled and fresh elections being ordered to be held within 60 days.” As the results of local and parliamentary elections were deemed valid only the position of President The new election date for the position of President was up for re-election, with the date slated for the 17th of October at first then moved to the 26th of October 2017

machete wielding attacker managed to injure a guard on duty, hold him hostage and then kill him. The attacker held Kenayn special police abay for 18 hours before they managed to kill him. The attackers motives remain unknown and the Deputy President and his family remain safe, although it is questionable how one man with a machete could hold Special Forces for 18 hours, well we’re not a witch hunt, you be the judge.

Amidst the backdrop of political drama Vice President of Kenya William Ruto home’s was then siege by a lone guy man, on the 29th of July 2017. Although the Deputy President and hie family were not home the

Now that we’ve briefed you formally, here’s the informal news, the Kenyan elections have been marred with dubious happenings (to say the least) we all know something is fishy when a head of information connected to a

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SHANA News SOMALIA TRUCK BOMBING THE SAGA CONTINUES

The death toll in a double bombing in Somalia has climbed to 358 people, Security Minister Mohamed Abukar and Information Minister Abdirahman Omar Osman said Friday. The truck bombings occurred October 14, in Mogadishu, the capital city. The initial vehicle bomb destroyed dozens of stalls and the popular Safari Hotel in the heart of the city. Minutes later, a second vehicle bomb went off nearby.

The warning said al-Shabaab and the statement said.-CNN ISIS “operate with relative impunity throughout large parts of the country, including Mogadishu, and attack civilian, military, and government targets.” The White House issued a statement condemning the attack, calling terrorist organizations “the enemies of all civilized people.”

Abukar and Osman said 56 people are still missing and 228 are injured, with 122 of the most seriously injured flown to Turkey, Sudan and Kenya for treatment. Rescue workers have combed through rubble in searching for victims. Two Americans were killed in the blast, the US State Department said.

There has been no claim of responsibility in the bombings. Mogadishu, a large city on the east African nation’s coast, has endured high levels of violence for years. Al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked terror group, has carried out several deadly bombings.

Last August, the US State Department warned Americans to avoid traveling to Somalia because of widespread terrorist and criminal activity.

“The United States stands with the people and government of Somalia in their commitment to defeating these groups, ensuring the security of their people, and rebuilding their country,”

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QUEEN OF KATWE Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film directed

by Mira Nair and written by William Wheeler. Starring David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, and Madina Nalwanga, the film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl living in a slum in Katwe. She learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her victories at World Chess Olympiads.

Adapted from an ESPN magazine article and book by Tim Crothers, the film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films. Queen of Katwe was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The film had a limited release in the United States on September 23, 2016, before a general theatrical release on September 30.

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FIFTY Fifty captures few pivotal days of four women at the pinnacle of their careers.

Tola, Elizabeth, Maria and Kate are four friends forced at midlife to take inventory at their personal lives, while juggling career and family against the backdrops of the neighbourhoods of Lagos.

Tola is a reality TV star whose marriage to lawyer Kunle never stood a chance thanks to an invidious family secret. Elizabeth is a celebrated obstetrician whose penchant for younger men has estranged her from her daughter. Maria, a forty nine-year old has an affair with a married man that results in an unexpected pregnancy and Kate’s battle with a life-threatening illness has plugged her into religious obsession.

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Reading Corner Bonang MathebaFrom A to B

So... we love us some ‘B’ (B being Bonang) but the first edition of this book was so fabulous. Readers can be very picky people and when you’re a celebrity they don’t take it on easier on you than when your occupation is one of a journalist or authour. Unfortunately Ms Matheba’s first book was riddled with errors, from grammatical to even errors of dates and times in the book. Black Twitter was not having it (they are an extremely tough crowd to please) but we at SHANA are slightly easier to please.

Exclusice Books and Ms Matheba has since has readers to return their books for full refunds no questions

Dr Judy DlaminiEqual but different Equal But Different is based on life story interviews with fourteen women from diverse backgrounds, all of whom have risen to top leadership positions, and who share their journeys on the pages of this book.

Women interviewed include Phuti Mahanyele (Executive Chairman Sigma Capital), Coco Cachalia (CEO Grounded Media), Cora Fernandez (Head of Sanlam Investment Management), and Siza Mzimela (first black woman to lead a commercial airline company)

asked but receipts required and she and her publishing team have set out to correct the errors in the book and relaunch and distribute the book.

Although her apology let many unhappy as they stated it was in fact no an apology her book is back on the shelves and her fans are still buying. They don’t call it star power for nothing, her sales took a dent and apparently bounced right back after the relaunch, thanx to her strong fan base.

The book is said to have Ms Matheba’s tips on building your personal brand and her story from humble beginnings to becoming an African household name. We’re looking forward this read and we’ve ordered our copies already.

mentors and forums, shedding the stereotyping shackles and advice for aspiring women leaders.

Equal But Different does an excellent job of illuminating the similarities and differences in the women’s experiences in their struggle to the top.

While this book is mainly aimed at women, it also calls upon men to play an active role in encouraging aspiring female leaders.

R306 at Exclusive Books Published by Sifiso Publishers

Advice for aspiring women leadersRead about their experiences (and -SOURCED FROM; https://www.allvaluable insights) on topics like 4women.co.za/ men’s role in levelling the playing field, quotas, foreign perspective, 09

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5 Lonwabo 'King' Zimela ALL HAIL THE KING P H OTO G R A P H Y BY LO N WA B O ‘ K I N G ’ Z I M E L A

We requested an interview with Lonwabo Zimela ages ago and so on behalf of the magazine again we’re sorry, sometimes life gets the best of us. Unlike us Lonwabo ‘King’ Zimela has been soaring (look up his images for the recent Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Johnannesburg). We sent him over a few questions to find out who the man behind the camera is and we were pleasantly surprised.

I once asked myself if I would I still be doing photography if social media websites like Instagram and Tumblr weren’t around? And the answer was yes. I always aim to create work that’ll stand the test of time.

What work would you want to be known for and how have you gone about achieving that?

LZ: I’d like to be know for the creating the best portraits and capturing the best street style. I’ve started refining my portraiture and looking for more Who is Lonwabo and how did your stylish people whenever I travel. journey into photography begin?

We’ve seen you do some amazing work with well known brands, LZ: Lonwabo Zimela is 24 year old celebrities and influencers, what Durban based portrait and fashion are some of the things you learnt in photographer. My sister, Zukiswa Zimela was the person that got me into those interactions? photography, she saw the potential in me and encouraged me to pick up the LZ: I’ve learnt that there’s a lot to learn outside of your creative space. camera.

I’ve grown a lot from those collaboraYou’re a creative at heart, what are tions and I’ve shared a bit of what I some of the things that inspire you know. to create?

What gets you up every morning and helps you continue to do what LZ: Everyday things and everyday people inspire me. I like interpreting you do? what I see and experience on a daily.

LZ: Passion. I really love what I do.

Does your work come from a spon- Passion gets me through the rough patches, creative blocks and late taneous place or do you carefully nights. plan out all your work?

bookings.

Your pictures tell a story, how do you want people to feel after looking or interacting with your work?

LZ: I don’t have a specific emotion that I want to envoke when creating. I believe that art is subjective so I like it when people interpret my work in their own ways.

Lastly how can people get in touch with you and support you? And what types of work are you interested in collaborating on going forward?

LZ: For bookings and collaborations people can drop me a mail at zimelalonwabo@gmail.com, I’m interested in doing more afrocentric work and collaborations going forward.

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LZ: Initially my work was very spon- With Instagram and all the social I BE L IE VE T H AT A R T IS media out there how does one firstly taneous, now I take the time to plan stand out and secondly make a prof- S U B J E C T I V E S O I L I K E I T W H E N concepts and scout locations. itable business of photography?

In the era of social media a lot PEOPLE INTERPRET MY WORK LZ: Personally, I’ve found that staying of artists and creatives lose their I N T H E I R O W N WAY S . authenticity & buy into following a true to your craft and being consistent makes you stand out on IG. IG particular trend for likes, how do increases also your reach and gets you you keep your work authentic?

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AT E D T O T H E I C O N E N D E M O L G L O B A L N E T W O R K O F M U LT I M E D I A C O N T E N T P R O -

Tony Gum is an “artist in learning”, who has been dubbed by Vogue.com as possibly the “Coolest Girl in Cape Town”. She is the co-founder of The Local Collective Vlog on YouTube, which is affiliated to the Icon Endemol global network of multimedia content producers.

Gum is a second-year film student at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and is producing a new prism through which to view African contemporary art, fashion and culture. Gum is represented by the Christopher Moller Art Gallery and her latest projects include “uTwiggy”, “iSnap” and the famous “Black Coca” series, launched at the Johannesburg Art Fair 2015. This launch saw Gum collaborating with FNB as the official poster artist for the fair.

The Cola series featured an array of projected identities that she beautifully spliced together with the global iconic Coke brand.

Through the power of her visuals, Gum aims to show a pathway to embracing the West while remaining true and proud of one’s heritage. Her inspiration and message behind the Coca-Cola series, in creating an African representative for the popular beverage as Coke, is making the Coke brand uniquely African and creating an intimate

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link between the brand and the “people”.

Gum is proud of her African heritage but she is equally happy to fuse with Western brands: she has the best of both worlds.

In February 2016, Gum delivered captivating keynote in front of 2 500 delegates at this year’s Design Indaba Conference and launched her new body of work at the Cape Town Art Fair and the Pulse NewYork Contemporary Art Fair at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York; where she was nominated for the Prize Award – a jury-awarded cash grant for an artist at the fair.

ALL CONTENT tonygum.blogspot.com AND IMAGES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM facebook.com/shoottonygum

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8 Now was I bias in writing this piece?

YES, yes I was... Do I vicariously sometimes live through this next young powerhouse? yes, yes I do. Am I lowkey sucking up in hopes see’ll see this one day? I think you guessed the answer to that by now. Seeing that I am a Bulawayo girl myself (pats myself on the back for no real reason) I was thoroughly excited to write about Elizabeth Zandile Tshele. I’ve always known her as ‘NoViolet Bulawayo’ and to be honest I actually thought that was her real name at some point. She’s an author I’ve come to respect not only cause of where she comes from but more so because of where she’s headed.

Choosing the profession of author in Africa no longer holds that old world glamour and we all know that our parents secretly hope it’s no a profession we enter unless writing about business or something motivatinal or Nelson Mandela, cause lets face it anything about uTata honestly does sell. But for 36 (born October 12 1981) year old Elizabeth Tshele, that is the road she chose, the road less traveled.

Born in the small town of Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe (yup I’m bias). she attended school In Bulawayo and is a former Stegner Fellow at Stanford University.

Stanford is a very impressive University and you’re writing skills have to par excellence to get in. “She completed her college education in the US, studying at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Texas A&M University-Commerce and Southern Methodist University respectively. In 2010, she completed a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Cornell

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University, where her work was recognized with a Truman Capote Fellowship.”

“In 2012 the National Book Foundation named her a 5 under 35 honoree .

Her debut novel entitled We Need New Names was released in 2013, and was included in the 2013 Man Booker Prize shortlist.”

Now not many of us have many firsts but ‘NoViolet Bulawayo’ aka Elizabeth Tshele became “the first black African woman and the first Zimbabwean to be shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.”

“She also won the Etisalat Prize for Literature and the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award among other accolades. She has begun work on a memoir project. Bulawayo sits on the panAfrican literary initiative, Writivism’s Board of Trustees..”

We love it when people give back and we are proud to have Elizabeth Zandile Tshele as a daughter of the soil.

May not only her stories but her story inspire and change the lives of many.

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W E ’ L L TA K E C R E AT I V I T Y I N T O O U R H A N D S . . . T H A N K Y O U V E R Y M U C H

The history of media, how it used to operate and how we consumed has drastically changed over the course of two decades, and this avalanche of change is only the beginning. Long gone are the days when we sat in front of the TV, desperately waiting for a show to come on, and that being our primary source of information and entertainment. The internet, worldwide web, computers and most recently the mobile phone have allowed the decentralisation of news, ideas and ownership.

Today, anybody can become their very own SABC, DStv, MTV, e-TV, Mail & Guardian, Sowetan, Huffington Post, The New York Times, BBC, Metro FM. We the people are in control

of the minority have had underwhelming interaction or experiences with media.

Most of us, people of colour, have had to vicariously explore possibilities through the gaze of white-man-lenses. In a Scubby article (http://scubby.com/african-modelrecreates-famous-modeling-campaignsstarring-kendall-jenner-gigi-hadidpromote-diversity-industry/), a black female model recreated famous modelling campaigns to highlight the lack of diversity in the modelling industry.

This is in 2017 and we still have a diversity issue. #SMH When it comes to advertising, this seems to take a turn for the worst.

How black people are represented is based on little, if any, but mostly none-existent immersion into black people’s lives. We are mostly depicted in the most demeaning ways, and what is surprising is that there seems to be no end to this misrepresentation. The one explanation for this is that the decision makers are not black. Taking control of media… and everything else

The biggest shift in media has been the fact that we as the people (ordinary civilians who previously didn’t have the means to produce content, and thus were in a position of just consuming) can now produce or create and dissipate information of our choice. The mobile revolution and the internet has allowed us to become #BringBackTheLand opinion-makers, shifters and challengers #WeAreComingForEverything through our own voice.

These are not just hashtags. These are mplications for consumption: interwoven into the concept of power.

When the youth say #WeAreComingThe implication there in with regards ForEverything, what they are actually to consumption is that we mostly consaying is that they are coming for power. sume and engage with content that we To take control of not just their lives, but decide is good for us. We have the power for that of the future generations.When to choose one piece of content over the the black people say that they want the other depending on how relevant it is and land back, what they are really saying is whether it resonates with us. Simply put, that they want power, not just any power, consumption power lies in the people’s but financial power. Land is literally hands. This is particularly more accurate the mother of all things. Everything we with the youth. This is the primary reason consumer comes from the land. If you why brands struggle to connect with us. don’t own land, you don’t have the means Permission to engage us lies with us. We to ownership. No land equals no power. choose whether you are cool, relIevant and No land equals to consumer as opposed to worth engaging with or paying for. producer.

Representation: One of the biggest contentions in media is equity in representation. For the longest time, for as long as mass media has been around, people who fall under the cluster 18

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There are a lot of aspiring designers in Africa, and they produce some of the most amazing fashion or clothes. Maxhosa by Laduma (http://www.maxhosa.co.za) is

one South Africa’s finest fashion designers, using authentically african concepts and expression. He has taken control of his Xhosa culture, creativity and how it is represented. Where does he source his material from? Can you imagine if he had land where he could produce his own cotton? That’s why we want the land back, not because we are lazy and looking for handouts. We are want the land back so that we can give a helping hand to the rest of our brothers and sisters to get out of poverty.

There is an avalanche of the black creative.

Instead of relying on mass media to put them on; young black creatives are out there doing their own things. The beauty of this is that they realise that we live in an incredible error of individual power.

Real power lies with the individual. We could literally start a movement using our cellphone from underneath a duvet cover, in the wee hours of the morning, waiting for the alarm to force us out of bed.

The truth is; it doesn’t matter how mass media represents the minority. It doesn’t matter if it chooses to exclude us from being represented all together. We the people are now in control.

We just need to realise the power that lies dormant with the internet and social media. We know that the internet can literally break or make you. We just need to be smart in our choices.

Bogosi Motshegwa Thinkerneur Twitter: @Thinkerneur Facebook: Bogosi Motshegwa LinkedIn: Bogosi Motshegwa Instagram: @bogosi_motshegwa

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hearty living CHICKEN, CASHEW SALAD

Ingredients Olive oil, 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped, 1 red chilli, finely chopped, A thumbsized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped, A small bunch of coriander, leaves picked and stalks chopped, 500g sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped, 60g cashew nuts, 800ml vegetable stock Method 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep pan over a medium–high heat, then cook the onion until golden and soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, chilli, ginger and coriander stalks, season and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the sweet potato and 40g of the cashews; cook, stirring, for a further 3-4 minutes.

2. Add the stock, partly cover with a lid and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the vegies are tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before blitzing with a hand blender or food processor until smooth.

3. In a small frying pan over a medium heat, toast the remaining cashews for 4-5 minutes, until golden.

Take off the heat, allow to cool slightly, then roughly chop.

4. Serve topped with coriander leaves and toasted cashews.

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C U R R I E D S W E E T P O TAT O & CASHEW NUT SOUP T H E R E A R E V E R Y F E W T H I N G S A S S AT I S F Y I N G A S A G O O D S O U P D U R I N G W I N T E R A N D Y O U ’ R E I N L U C K B E C A U S E W E H AV E A G R E AT O N E .

Ingredients Olive oil, 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped, 1 red chilli, finely chopped, A thumbsized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped, A small bunch of coriander, leaves picked and stalks chopped, 500g sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped, 60g cashew nuts, 800ml vegetable stock Method 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep pan over a medium–high heat, then cook the onion until golden and soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, chilli, ginger and coriander stalks, season and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the sweet potato and 40g of the cashews; cook, stirring, for a further 3-4 minutes.

2. Add the stock, partly cover with a lid and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the vegies are tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before blitzing with a hand blender or food processor until smooth.

3. In a small frying pan over a medium heat, toast the remaining cashews for 4-5 minutes, until golden.

Take off the heat, allow to cool slightly, then roughly chop.

4. Serve topped with coriander leaves and toasted cashews.

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BE AUT Y We dont’t usually celebrate our beauty buys but in this edition we have a first hand account of these products one by one, thanx to our beauty correspondent Michelle Lunga and we can’t wait for you to read the reviews.

Chanel Mademoiselle Chanel has always lived up to its timeless yet classic note. I fell in love with this signature scent, Mademoiselle on my 30th Birthday Nothing more classier than entering your thirties smelling like a million bucks literally …This has been my signature scent and might I add a little goes a long way . Floral of Oriental fragrances inspire Chanel Mademoiselle with both a feminine composition and elegant tune to it .This will always be my go to fragrance and is yet to fail me Price wise it may set you back a couple of dollars maybe more but rest assured its all worth it .

Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate One of the most important aspects of a woman’s face is her skin and the up keep of it is of vital importance. So about a year ago I got so burnt out with dealing with the dullness of my skin. The issues wasn’t my dedication to a skin regiment but the product that I wasn’t incorporating into my daily routine. I being to do my own research reaching and happened to run into Kiehls Products .

Their line had virtually no advertisement as they relied on word of mouth. I being looking into one of their products which was a recovery cream . Know I must say we all have different variations of skin and we may have to try several products till we find something we can swear by and find the confidence to tell other people about . I want to give mu honest opinion based on my use of this product and say it began to do exactly what is was made to do which was to recovery my skin. I begin to use apply it before I went to bed as it is a night time cream and a couple of weeks of use I begin to see life in my skin. I know right amazing but yes I was dealing with dullness so this couldn’t have come at a better time. The product also works at reducing post acne scares which unfortunaly us as women of colour deal with. I urge all women to have a daily skin care regiment and do your research which your skin in mind. Price wise again yes it will cost you a couple of dollars but all you need to apply is a very minimal amount to get the job done…

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MAC Lipstck Stone My latest obsession in lip color has been the matte lip color Stone by MAC and when I say obsession I mean in love with it..I have worn this coulour to ever other event and even to the grocery store to say the least. It is a muted greyish taupe brown colour and can be worn in in every season in my opinion .It has a velvety matte finish to it .I think most women can attest to the fact that we all have out “type” of lipstick colours that we feel comfortable wearing, mine happens to be the purples and the browns so this was an easy transition for me .Did I have doubts about how it would match my skin tone oh yes I did at first and I am sure I won’t be the only woman to run that question in their mind a couple of times but surprisingly I had no issues thus my obsession to it …One plus for me is that it is pigment rich so it will complement a wider variety of skin tones and I am glad MAC took into consideration its wider ranger of buyers .So if you are ready for something dering and new look no further than your local MAC counter and give it a try …

Pure Shea Butter I am a fan of smooth skin and have always taken pride in achieving that.

So when my local beauty store began stocking up on Pure Shea Butter I was ecstatic reason being is I knew the awesome benefits of using it as part of your daily regimen. I recommend always purchasing the raw Shea Butter mainly because there are no artificial ingredients . Shea Butter can also be applied to your scuple and I have used it over my edges and trust me have seen a difference again I must stress also look for the RAW shea butter .

Aussi Moist 3 Minute Conditioner.

Having natural hair has afforded me the luxury of sampling different brands of conditioners on the market and recently as I was on my daily run to the local grocery store I happened to glace at the lable which read 3 Minute conditioner … My curiosity got the best of me and I am glad it did.. So fast forward to wash day, when I say this conditioner smells divine I mean DIVINE! .What this product does for one’s hair is it softens and detangles any knotted ends .

It adds moisture to your hair and locks it in . I defiantly saw results after just one use and the beauty about this product is it s very cost effective. I don’t believe in expensive conditions but I do stand by conditioners that work and this product had me at hello..

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SUMMER SEASON Summer season is here and there’s no better time to have beautiful perfume and fragrances on you. Daisy by Marc Jacobs is a beautiful light perfume, it’s a whimsical fragrance (and the flower clearly shows it’s has a spring, summer vibe). Marc Jacobs combines Daisy with a beautifully scented lotion and hand cream, which could only be a plus for those who’s skin isn’t super sensitive.

And to keep your make up fresh all day, MAC spray is definitely your friend this Summer. The cherry on the top is hair gel, this is baby hair heaven, so slick it back this summer and keep it fresh and clean.

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Other than the fact that it’s summer,

colour is always a fun way to spruce up those creative juices and give your space a totally fresh feel. Bold colours matched with just matching or even miss matched fittings are having a moment in time and for many of us Africans they have ever since we were born. African design has always been filled with bright colours, that scream ‘WATCH ME WORK’, we see this in themes like the Sofiatoen era, MoTown for those in the United States of America and much more.

From the beginning colour has been a way for us to express our vibrant cultural heritage taken from the art of bead-making, body art and intricate hair braiding and delicately put together tradtional attire, yes we are colour. When we saw the theme for this months interiors (although we understand it might be a bit much for some) we had that giddy child like happiness, looking for inspirations that could make up a roo like this.

For some who may find the colours slightly daunting throw in some white main pieces such as a table, white walls and then have splashes of colour around your room in the form of cupboards, bins, lamps, etc.

For the colourful at heart it’s time to go all in, you can divide your space by painting different sides of your walls different colours this gives a different ambiance to each of the room, but be warned colours ellict different feelings so if its a working space research on the colours that help with productivity. A colourful counch as the main focus of the room is the cherry on the cake and you can always upholster it if you need a change. Remember colour is a full time commitment so if you’re going to do be sure you want it for sometime. But carpe diem and live in colour.

CUTE COLOURFUL FURNITURE AND HOME ACCESSORIES/FINISHINGS

AN AWESOME WOODEN DESK, OFF WHITE OR PURE WHITE BLENDS WELL WITH A COLOURFUL ROOM

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Technology is always on the go and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anythime soon, I mean would you have image video calling in 1912?

Written by Edwin Wanjogu It seemed like something out of the Jetsons altough we’re not at Star Trek levels yet we’re on the way.

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IOT OF INTERNET THINGS

The internet of things (IoT) describes a world in which ‘things’ that form part of our everyday lives contain microchips that can communicate through various networks.

These things would include items like household appliances such as fridges and kettles to our clothing and wearables that can subsequently be used to measure our heart rate and ultimately our health.

It is believed that this technology will help us interact with the world in ways that we can barely imagine but in my curiosity, are we replacing traditional ways of doing the simple things that make it enjoyable to be human? This is what I mean.

In these early days of the Internet of Things (IoT), much of the focus has been on industrial applications, such as improving operations with selfgoverning machines, or standalone consumer products.

Research shows that the focal point is moving away from items and more about ‘living services’ that let people program and connect smart devices however they want. For instance, using one of these living services, I can opt to set my fridge to detect when my fresh milk levels are low, a data alert is sent to my smart phone which in turn, it automatically makes an online order for me at my local store and fresh milk is delivered by a certain time the next day. Another instance would be; as I am driving and I approach my house, my smart car is connected to my smart garage door opener, which I’ve connected to my smart lock, which activates my smart thermostat that I’ve synced to my smart lighting system. All these

things start to take effect the moment I turn in to park my car – all the things I like to do when I first enter my house, all in a domino effect making my evening easier and lighter.

this induce a form of laziness and forgetfulness to the people who will eventually totally rely on these devices? Will our minds start to slowly fade as we no longer spark them up with to-do lists on a day to day basis?

Will our children learn responsibilities from an early age without having The whole idea of the Internet of them do chores in the house? These Things is to always make sure the are all valid questions that remind us ‘things’ are about two steps ahead that technology should always be on of you at all time. In my opinion, for a leash and not the other way round, this to really be effective with the but until then, what we allow will least negative effects, their needs always continue. to be a balance in what technology should do for us and what decisions should be left for a person to make.

People like IoT services that automatically do what they would otherwise have to do manually. One of the most popular programs— turning on interior lights when the sun is setting—is a good example of how smart, connected devices can be optimized to save people time and money. There are new products that can automatically adjust air-conditioners, heaters, and other devices that use electricity, depending on when people are more likely to need them only after the detectors have noticed that people are in the house. The investments being made to add sensors and other internet technology to home appliances— by established companies such as General Electric and Whirlpool, and start-ups like Chai Energy—suggest that rising supply will lead to greater demand. This is also another area where we might be willing to let devices and appliances track our behaviours so that they can learn about our preferences and predict our needs. Maybe the answers we need to start looking for early in this, will

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We’re giving a few tips on how to get that coveted scholarship/grant. One or two that’ll hopefully help get your application to the top of the pile Written by Nicolle Shana If you’re into agriculture be sure to have a look at our scholarship list as well.

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THE ADELAIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

Adelaide Scholarships International are available in each of the four scholarship rounds to outstanding international applicants from any country who have a First Class Honours result or equivalent, to support their study towards a Higher Degree by Research. Awards are available in all Discipline areas.

THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP

The Fellowship was launched in 2005, over £1.6 million has been provided by business donors, with the support of the UK Government. This funding is provided for leadership training; the development of professional networks and supporting industrial experience, together with study opportunities on The selection and ranking of applicants Master’s programmes in agriculture, food and rural development at the within the University of Adelaide is Royal Agricultural University. undertaken by the Graduate Scholarships Committee, using the criteria of academic merit and research potential. Scholarships cover tuition fees, board and accommodation, flights to and from the UK (and where applicable Note. The scholarship does NOT cover to and from South Africa), provision visa application fees. for networking and a short industrial placement either in Africa under the http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduateguidance of Stellenbosch University centre/scholarships/research-internaor in the UK. Scholarships also cover tional/opportunities/adelaide-scholarincidental costs whilst in the UK and ship-international/ on placement; however, applicants are advised that funding does not include provision for home and family costs. https://www.rau.ac.uk/university-life/ international/your-country/africanfellowship-trust

TIPS FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

1. Research Find out the best scholarships fr your particular program, also what special conditions do you fit that can better help you get ahead of the crowds? e.g Are you financially disadvantaged?

There is also a big push for women from minority groups, this could be an advantage for you.

2. Do the work It’s easy to just type in scholarships on Google but most scholarships are dependant or good if not excellent grades so although Google is our friend (most times) you have to make sure you get the grades so you at least qualify for the scholarship/grant.

3. Community work Community work is really underrted but very crucial in addition to one’s grades. The educational institutions want a person who’s well rounded and will contribute to society. If you don’t have anything you’re doing right now, don’t worry just get started, it’s as simple as tutoring a group a kids in maths or English or helping out at a community centre. So this holiday get busy helping it could be the deciding factor between your ‘A’s and another persons ‘A+’s’.

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Once you’ve researched be sure not to lose yourself in the noise, there can only be one Nike so although you can use their social media branding as a guideline imitation is not necessarily the best form of flattery online. What does your brand truly want to stand for and what’s your authentic voice? If you are a very technical brand speak But who are you actually speaking the jargon that your audience expects to? Have you ever asked yourself who cares about what you’re posting? to hear from you, keep your content relevant, don’t make it a monologue If you’re a high powered business ask questions so you know what your women climbing the corporate and dare I say social ladder, why the heck audience wants from you to hear from would you care about cat meme’s or you. pictures unless of cause you’re the cat lady but I don’t they’d hold your In essence content is King and content attention long enough for you to want is a conversation, how would you talk to be apart of that community of a to a person in real life to keep them professional level. What if the page engaged? Your brand might be the is posting fun, exclusive networking best with the best services/products events and has a members only social but if no one knows and you don’t get media page where the most exclusive people interested then you’re dead in jobs, apartments, parties and investthe water. So here’s to great conversament options are being posted, now tions and great content, authentically that will have thousands of profesyou. sional women clawing thier way to your social media, cause guess what?

That is their interest.

Now am I saying a cat picture once a year will ruin you? Probably not but giving an audience what they want on a daily basis will defnintely build a community.

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So how do we do this? First of all we need a plan, a strategy... what would you ideal reaction be on social media i.e are you looking for ‘Likes’, are you looking ‘engagement’, what would you like your business to be known for on social media? All these questions are important in building the identity of your brand online.

Once you’ve decided what you want your brand to be, research, research, research, what are your competitors doing, who’s setting the bench mark?

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So with the surge of social media experts, we’ve been told to be on evrything at specific times, post quotes they say and if all else fails post cats pictures theyre always a hit (you know those freaky cat ladies love them some cat pictures )

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ROCK THESE HOT SUMMER STYLES & TURN UP THE HEAT, TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH BUT SO ARE OUR FASHION STANDARDS

(Clockwise, from top right) Gucci t-shirt netaporter- P370 , Alaia waist belt netaporter-ALAĂ?A-P930, bikini halter neck top hm.COM-R249 , Gucci scarf/head bandana netaporter-VALENTINO-P160 , snakeskin shorts hm.com-R249 , brown bikini top hm.com-R279 , Balenciaga black tote bag netaporter-P765 , Ray Ban sunglasses netaporter-RAY-BAN-P125.

S H A N A FA S H I O N

FA S H I O N PA S S P OR T P O S ING

Kwena Baloyi Kwena Baloyi is a South African stylist and style icon (well for us at least). Not only has she worked as a stylist on commercial shoots and celebrity shoots but she’s also been featured on Vogue street style (during Milan’s prestigious Pitti Uomo), she’e also a regular front row queen at many South African Fashion weeks.

Kwena Baloyi has been on the tip of everyone’s tongue this year, even the international fashion world who culdn’t get enough of her especially after the Pitti Uomo in Milan, the world is oyster and we can’t wait to see what this style icon has in store for us.

Ranti OnayemiBlanchard Ranti Onayemi-Blanchard is a Nigerian born fashionista who stays in USA, Denver Colorado. She holds a B.A in Marketing and loves all things fashion and home decor, she’s designed several homes and commercial spaces just by going through her instagram feed you can see why loads of people who’d pay to have her style on the streets and in the home.

Ranti runs a blog called ranti-in-review and her social media accounts are nothing but poppin to say the least. On her blog she says “Fashion is the key to my being, I devour it. I’m also inspired by architecture, art, people, other cultures, music and much more; so it was only natural to share my inspirations and fashion journey’. We’re looking forward to more beautiful interiors and street sizzle.

Do you have a fashionista for us to profile? Send through their names to our email address and we’ll be sure to try and share their awesome style and parzzaz on our fashion pages.

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We’re giving a few tips on how to get that coveted scholarship/grant. One or two that’ll hopefully help get your application to the top of the pile Written by Nicolle Shana If you’re into agriculture be sure to have a look at our scholarship list as well.

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for programmes that offer prevention, testing and treatment services is critical. While progress in the Aids fight is strong, there is much work still to do.

The number of babies born every day with HIV has fallen by two thirds over the past decade, and with sustained global efforts that number can be near zero by 2020.. The campaign was developed with Content Connect Africa (CCA), one of the largest mobile content providers in Africa. Led by a doyenne of the music industry, AnThe track combines modern dance tos Stella, CCA will be managing all music with Mtukudzi’s powerful aspects of Holiday’s distribution and vocals, with an underlay of traditional royalty collections. guitar riffs and beats. “The appeal in the song lies in the cross-generational impact that I hope it will have,” says Mtukudzi. “The more sales we have, source: http://www.bizcommunity.africa/ the more funds we can generate to Article/410/629/170669.html continue spreading the word about HIV prevention.”

In support World Aids Day, a new partnership between Fastjet and Aids organisation (Red) will be launched with the release of a new track, Holiday by legendary singer-songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi. Mtukudzi, alongside his fellow composers, will support (Red) by donating 100% of the proceeds from track sales to support the work of the Global Fund and its efforts to fight Aids in Africa.

Mtukudzi has campaigned to support the fight against Aids over the past couple of decades, He said: “We have all been impacted by the disease in some way or another, and a ontinued concerted global effort to support prevention efforts has to be sustained.”

Every two minutes a teenage becomes infected with HIV, so raising funds

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