Picture of the day!

The First Family has officially arrived in Africa! Here's pic of the Obama's landing in Senegal earlier. Can't wait to see all the FAB happenings from their week long  trip to the motherland. 

New MUSIC: Beyonce "Standing in the Sun"

I know this track is technically not new for us "true" BeyHive folk but I figured I would post this for anyone who may have missed it. This song was originally released in an H&M ad but the full length just became availble (well at least to me)

Check it out below and let me know what you think. Is this song a hit?

South African actress NABS major role in a Queen Latifah produced TV show!

South African actress Lesley- Ann Brandt is definitely doing her thing in Hollywood. Born in Cape Town and based in LA she's been doing working steadily over the past few years but it seems she may have just nabbed a BIG break that will introduce her to the American audience at large.

Letoya Luckett and Lesley have been hanging out quite a bit

She will star in the Queen Latifah backed soap opera "Single Ladies" - playing Naomi Cox, a sexy and scheming gold digger. Sounds messy and I cant wait to see it!

The new cast members- LeToya, Damien and Lesley

The successful VH1 show (in it's third season now) added 3 new stars including former Destiny's Child member Letoya Luckett, Wayans family member - Damien Wayans and of course Lesley.

Single Ladies - Lesley and original cast member Lisa Ray McCoy

Exciting stuff- will you be tuning in?

Designer Sindiso Khumalo stuns with a new & FRESH collection

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Designer Sindiso Khumalo is quiet literally my latest favorite obsession! I just LOVE all her clothes. The Elle Magazine Rising Star finalist just posted her brand spankin new collection to her Facebook page and I just had to share some of the brilliant pics.

The London based designer has this to say about her new line:

Autumn Winter 2013/14 takes inspiration from a trip to rural Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Delving into the world of traditional Zulu craftsmanship and the vibrant and mystical world embodied through ritual ceremony. The collection features hand embroidered tops, made by craftswomen based in rural Kwazulu Natal. All part of a collaboration with a local NGO in the region. This collection was presented in Paris at Laboethnik in June 2013.

Beautiful pieces!

You can click here to see more GORGEOUS pics

Btw today is Solange's 27th birthday but can't you just imagine her in one of Sindiso Khumalo's pieces? I can totally see it!!

Thoughts on the collection? photo credit: Sindiso Khumalo's Facebook

Nicole Murphy FLAUNTS her beach body! Five kids later..she looks FAB!

Eddie Murphy's ex-wife Nicole Murphy is putting chicks half her age to shame. The reality star hit the beach in Miami and proceeded to showcase her fit & toned body. She looks incredible right? Five kids and at age 46, she is my new workout inspiration! Check out all the fly pics below: 

Drew Barrymore is in South Africa! What's the actress doing there?

Filming a movie of course and having a lot of fun doing it based on pics alone! Drew Barrymore is currently in Mzansi taping scenes for the upcoming film Blended alongside Adam Sandler & fifteen year old actress Bella Thornton! From the guys who bought you "Wedding Singer" Blended is about a couple who, after surviving a dreadful first date, find themselves at a family resort with the kids from their respective previous marriages.Check out the pics from the rom-com set! 

Keri Hilson & her Congolese boyfriend get cutesy in the club..see the pics!

Keri Hilson recently announced that she was taking a break from the music industry but it seems her social life is still on & poppin. The 30 year old singer was in an Atlanta club last night displaying all sorts of public displays of affection with her 23 year old Congolese boo! Check out the pics of Keri & Sergei Ibaka finding love in the club: 

Top Ten African Women in Showbiz. Did I miss anyone?

African women are doing BIG things in the world of entertainment. Now that we are  half way into 2013, I thought it would be fitting to do a FUN countdown of the top ten ladies in showbiz that are killing the singing, acting, TV and radio game in Africa and also around the world. In no particular order....

Aww snap! Forget America's Next Top Model this year it's all about Africa's Next Top Model brought to us by Supermodel Oluchi! The 30 year old Mom of one is most known for winning the Face of Africa competition a few years ago so she knows a thing or two about beauty. I can't wait for the show to air later this year!

Stylish singer Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian songstress currently signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Mavin Records. She co-wrote the track "Collard greens and Cornbread" on Fantasia Barrino’s Grammy-nominated album Back to Me and is signed to SONY USA Record Label. She also  just got engaged a few months ago and I can't wait to see the FAB wedding pics!

Khanyi Dhlomo is a huge force to reckon with. The millionaire media mogul is now leading the way in the publishing field with her company Ndalo Media Group. and numerous successful business ventures. The incredibly private businesswoman recently delved into the world of luxe clothing and is also a shareholder in a new South African talk radio station. Talk about POWER!

Nigerian media personality Tolulope Toolz Oniru is a superstar radio/TV host known for candid and upbeat presentation. She is currently the host of the X-Factor Nigeria edition and is also known for her killer curves

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25 year old supermodel Flaviana Matata is a Tanzanian beauty queen and fashion model. I first found out about her when she competed in the Miss Universe contest in 2007 and I was BLOWN away when I first saw her. So striking! She has graced a number of catwalks, print ads and is also a savvy humanitarian. 

Natasha Ndlovu is a gorgeous Zimbabwean born - London based model who often shares her photography and style finds on her blog and various social media sites. I follow her on Instagram (she has over 6,000 followers) and I find myself GAGGING in the best way possible at all her beautiful and rich pictures. Follow her now! 

South African singer chanteuse is one of my favorite singers! Known for her powerhouse pipes the award winning songstress has broken many records in her homeland is set to make a huge splash in the US. She recently performed at an official inaugural event this past winter for President Barack Obama and all signs are pointing to world wide domination. 

Time Magazine named Omotola Jalade Ekinede as one of their most 100  influential people in the world recently and it came no surprise to the legions of fans that have been following her years. Known as the Queen of Nollywood, the star is an impressive humanitarian, reality star, mother, wife and also one of Africa's brightest stars.

South African beauty Bonang Matheba made headlines last week as being the FIRST ever face Revlon South Africa. Joining the likes of Halle Berry and Olivia Wilde your girl "B" is South Africa's reigning TV personality. Currently on the cover of Cosmo SA she has appeared in numerous TV shows, print ads magazines and even has an online reality show.

37 year old Ugandan model Kiara Kaburu was seriously injured after being hit by a truck while cycling in New York City back in 2000 but now she is back on the scene with a vengeance. Most recognizable for her Vogue covers (Spain and the US) the former Victoria's Secret model is most famously known as being the face of Covergirl cosmetics. Go Girl!


Did I miss anyone? Who else would you add to this list?

Ludacris's girlfriend Eudoxie draws CRITICISM for gifting African kids with WHITE dolls. Was she wrong?

Social media can be such a double edged sword. Rapper Ludacris's girlfriend found out the hard way this past week after she posted what she thought was in an innocent image

Eudoxie with a cute baby in Gabon

The medical school student was in her hometown of Gabon recently and she published what she thought was a charitable act- gifting children in native country with dolls. But instead of getting well wishers commenting on her account , she received an intense amount of backlash for gifting African dolls with white dolls.

Eudoxie's sister next to the suitcase of dolls 

Folks must have been bored this day cause they caused havoc on her Instagram page with many citing that she should have taken black dolls instead to help instill positive images for the African babies. In response Eudoxie responded:

I personally think this a bunch of B.S. Would it have been a nice for her to include black dolls in her gifting package? Of course! But folks are missing this was a charitable act- Eudoxie didn't have to do what she did. I would be remiss to not discuss the effect that brown dolls have on black girls (colorism, bleaching, self hatred are still HUGE issues in our community)  but that's something that the parents, teachers, relatives have to instill. We can't criticize this young woman for what seemed like a genuine and warm gesture. Folks need to have a stadium full of seats.

But what do you think? Was Eudoxie wrong for gifting the children with white dolls?

Beyonce VS. Draya in ankara print. Who rocked it BEST?

Ankara print was trending on my Instagram account tonight. I love how King Bey wore her shirt and skirt but Draya's sexy take is also hot. So talk to me, which look do you love the best? The reality star or the Pop super star?

Kim & Kanye have named their baby, she's called...

North West!!! 

TMZ is reporting that Kim and Kanye have chosen that name for their baby girl. The gossip site allegedly pulled the info the birth certificate from Cedars-Sinai hospital so I guess it's legit.

Bwahahahaha! North West for real? What do you think of the baby name? Quirky & cute or just cray cray?

FULL video: Grace Mugabe's interview with Dali Tambo

The First Lady of Zimbabwe Grace Mugabe says that when she first met President Robert Mugabe she had no romantic interest in him, the former secretary says thought of him more as a father figure.

So how did their courtship develop into a marriage with two children while the President was still married to his first wife? Check out the salacious, interesting and brilliant interview below with the South African born Grace Mugabe below where they touch on her marriage, reputation and much MUCH more:

Blue Ivy sighting in NYC! Have you seen the cute pic?

I love how Blue Ivy is constantly mean mugging the paparazzi. Imagine all these cameras and lights always in your face all the time? It can't be fun! But when you are Jay-Z & Beyonce's daughter it's just a regular Wednesday. The famous one year old was snapped yesterday en route to meet her pop superstar Mama in New York City. Ain't she cute? Aww at those lil cheeks!

The Voice has a new winner, it's...

The Voice has a new champ! 

Major spoiler alert folks! 

16 year Texas teen Danielle Bradbery, of Team Blake Shelton, has taken The Voice title for season four – beating out Michelle Chamuel of Team Usher, who came in second, and The Swon Brothers, Zach and Colton, of Team Blake, who nabbed third place. 

The winner who says her singing experience was limited to performing in her bedroom was crowned at Tuesday's star-studded finale, which featured a rare performance by Cher and performances by Bruno Mars, Pitbull and Christina Aguilera, who'll back in her swivel chair next season, along with fellow coach Cee Lo Green. 

"I'm so thankful," said an overwhelmed Bradbery after her win as her eyes brimmed with tears. "I'm sorry, I'm speechless." 

Awww so sweet! Do you think she was the right choice?