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Remembering Buchi Emecheta (July 21st 1944 - January 25th 2017): From back in the day, I used to see her books in my local Library (Ealimg Road, Wembkey). I didn’t read any of her writing until (much) much older. I remember I was reading her book ‘Second Class Citizen’, the story of a young Nigerian woman coming to England, and her parallel journey through marraige and motherhood, and the challenges she encountered. I absent mindedly left the book in a Café in Oval... I went back a week later to retrieve it. I remember the café owner moaning about: how I could expect them to still have kept the book after a week (blah, blah, blah). But then, a behind him a Polish waitress who worked there piped up – “Oh, that was your book? I found it. I am reading it! I hope you don’t mind. It’s a great book.” I told her I’d come back next week after she’d finished reading it. I was just glad that someone from another country and culture was enjoying a story about the journey of a Nigerian woman and her family…RIP Florence Onyebuchi Emecheta. #buchiemecheta #goodreads #blackbooks #books #literature #novels #writers #blackwriters #women #africanwomen #nigeria ##culture #africanculture #migration #dreams #africanwriters #blackhistory #reading #writing #blackculture (at Ealing Road Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtDV3rSgUu4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qge79sbozxzb

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The Convert: Do what you have to do to get to see this production of "The Convert". You will be glad for it. Featuring world class writing, acting, and direction - its theatre at its best. A story that will make yku think about thrn and now... "Black Panther star and Tony-nominated writer Danai Gurira’s striking play explores if faith has a cost and if so, when is that cost too much? " "It’s 1896 in what is modern day Zimbabwe and Jekesai, a young woman fleeing forced marriage finds herself working for devout Catholic priest, Chilford. He relishes the opportunity to mould his new convert but Jekesai’s salvation has a price." Cast includes Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Paapa Essiedu (RSC Hamlet) and Ivanno Jeremiah (Humans) directed by Ola Ince. #letitiawright #danaiguria #olaince #theatre #blacktheatre #zim #zimbabwe #rhodesia #culture #arts #africanculture #blackculture #blackhistory #revolution #politics #freedom #drama #fringe #faith freedom #colonialism #racism #liebegsteal (at Young Vic Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs2zaTkAXBp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kblb915ssx5g

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“Posing Beauty”, Deborah Willis (2009), Norton: Another of our favourite books. Featuring images that included both superstars and the person on the street. From Malcom X to Miriam Makeba. From Obama to Angela Davis. This book aimed, and succeeded in demonstrating “..understanding what exactly beauty meant for people in the past and what it means to us today.” #africanamerican #beauty #models #icons#blackbeauty #photography #books #blackbooks#africanart #african #diaspora #blackfashion#blackculture #blackhistory #diaspora #art #culture#exhibitions #BlackisBeautiful#representationmatters #blackgirlmagic #history #americanhistory (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsh-QDRgsio/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4yxa5f4r258r

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“Posing Beauty”, Deborah Willis (2009), Norton: Another of our favourite books. Featuring images that included both superstars and the person on the street. From Malcom X to Miriam Makeba. From Obama to Angela Davis. This book aimed, and succeeded in demonstrating “..understanding what exactly beauty meant for people in the past and what it means to us today.” #africanamerican #beauty #models #icons#blackbeauty #photography #books #blackbooks#africanart #african #diaspora #blackfashion#blackculture #blackhistory #diaspora #art #culture#exhibitions #BlackisBeautiful#representationmatters #blackgirlmagic #history #americanhistory (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsh9h_cgGW7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n7k71wcf1ld6

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aso-global-blog · 5 years

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Off the Shelf: “Black Beauty: A History and a Celebration” Author @benarogundade (2001) I first came across this book at a friend’s house in Switzerland many (many) years ago. I never came across a copy here in London. I did come across this on Ebay though. Always one of my favourite book covers. It has some great images of some icons across time. Images include among many (150 images): Josephine Baker, Grace Jones, Lauryn Hill, Marcus Garvey, and Muhammad Ali. I do wonder who would be included in an updated 2019 edition. Any suggestions? #beauty #models #icons #blackbeauty #photography #books #blackbooks #africanart #african diaspora #blackfashion #blackculture #blackhistory #diaspora #art #culture #exhibitions #BlackisBeautiful #representationmatters #blackgirlmagic (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsU7ctsgfAX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gj5y7cxkbmgj

#beauty #models #icons #blackbeauty #photography #books #blackbooks #africanart #african #blackfashion #blackculture #blackhistory #diaspora #art #culture #exhibitions #blackisbeautiful #representationmatters #blackgirlmagic

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aso-global-blog · 5 years

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Dear friends, 2018 has been an eventful year. It’s been a lot of hard work – but it’s also been great fun. We’ve enjoyed every minute of it. We are ever grateful for our customers and supporters. Money and time are two things we don’t all have in abundance. We are really thankful for that you have spent with us. It’s been much appreciated. We would like to wish all of our customers, supporters, suppliers, models, bloggers, helpers, promoters, staff, family & friends, and the other brands in our field: a 2019 that brings much love, health, and fulfilment. #NYE2018 #givethanks #love #health #fulfilment https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDtIY6ATxq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uz3vkioz2xfq

#nye2018 #givethanks #love #health #fulfilment

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Live in Brixton: You can catch some of our products in Brixton’s favourite gift shop @diversegifts . SWIPE: to see items. In store, you can find our limited edition Iyoba Idia embroidered tracksuit top, our hand-crafted leather cases featuring original artwork by artist Kosisochukwu Nnebe of @colouredconversations , and our Iyoba Idia notebooks - the perfect small gift. Diverse is open this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Happy hunting… #gifts #christmas #handmade #blackfashion #london#londonfashion #africanfashion#africa #iyoba #idia #benin#blackhistory#africanhistory #history #market #accessories#handmade #africanbeauty #blackbeauty#yoruba #edo#africanculture #africanroots #africa #tradition #blackhistory#melaninfeed (at Diverse) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brn9jfuAPMT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wpjw9mo8vi5

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Live in Brixton: You can catch some of our products in Brixton’s favourite gift shop @diversegifts . SWIPE: to see items. In store, you can find our limited edition Iyoba Idia embroidered tracksuit top, our hand-crafted leather cases featuring original artwork by artist Kosisochukwu Nnebe of @colouredconversations , and our Iyoba Idia notebooks - the perfect small gift. Diverse is open this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Happy hunting… #gifts #christmas #handmade #blackfashion #london#londonfashion #africanfashion#africa #iyoba #idia #benin#blackhistory#africanhistory #history #market #accessories#handmade #africanbeauty #blackbeauty#yoruba #edo#africanculture #africanroots #africa #tradition #blackhistory#melaninfeed (at Diverse) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brn8usfn0Sa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ms1qoo8g57x2

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Down to the last two: This coild make a spe ial gift. The Iyoba Idia 100% leather hand-made leather tote. Featuring Iyoba Idia - one of the giants of African leadership. Actually, leadership full-stop. Iyoba Idia herself, warrior, politician, spiritual leader, aka "The Hidden Oba", remains a giant of true leadership. Located in what is now modern-day Nigeria, the culture and history of the Kingdom of Benin past, present, and future is rich and deep. #leather #tote #gifts #christmas #handmade #blackfashion #london #londonfashion #africanfashion#africa #iyoba #idia #benin #blackhistory#africanhistory #history #market #accessories #handmade #africanbeauty #blackbeauty#yoruba #edo #africanculture #africanroots #africa #tradition #blackhistory #kw https://www.instagram.com/p/Bre3FT9AYqi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hwi8n9sy698t

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Last one in stock: No more of these until 2019.A great festive gift. The Iyoba Idia Profile sterling silver adjustable ring. A modern interpretation of an original 16th century bronze casting from the Kindom of Benin. Iyoba Idia herself, warrior, politician, spiritual leader, aka "The Hidden Oba", remains a giant of true leadership. #rings #accessories #silver #jewelry #leader #beauty #fashion#london #nigeria #londonfashion #africanfashion #africa #iyoba #idia #benin #blackhistory #africanhistory #history #luxury #africanbeauty #blackbeauty #edo #africanculture #africanroots#africa #tradition #Christmas #gif https://www.instagram.com/p/BrM09F4gS1D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7wm0auqebczk

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Day one ready to kick off. Africa inspired t-shirts, tshirt dresses, jewellery, stationary, and leatger cases. See you there...Noon to 7pm Saturday and Sunday. #market #fashion #clothing #accessories #christmas #gifts #africanchristmas #blackchristmas #kwanzaa #christmas # gifts #blackculture #culture #africanfashion #africanstyle #africa #london #festive (at The Africa Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrIYXd5AOYF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=137iwaheks03

#market #fashion #clothing #accessories #christmas #gifts #africanchristmas #blackchristmas #kwanzaa #blackculture #culture #africanfashion #africanstyle #africa #london #festive

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Looking for Africa-inspired Christmas gifts? This Saturday and Sunday (8th & 9th December) we will be exhibiting at The African Christmas Market at the @theafricacentre . Featuring fashion and crafts stalls, gospel choirs, food stalls, a Santa’s Grotto, and more. It’s a family affair! We will be there on Saturday and Sunday (Noon – 7pm) with our jewellery, clothing, accessories, and stationary. https://www.africacentre.org.uk/blog/african-christmas-market/ #market #fashion #clothing #accessories #christmas #gifts #africanchristmas #blackchristmas #kwanzaa #christmas # gifts #blackculture #culture #africanfashion #africanstyle #africa #london #festive (at The Africa Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBO2N4g4nA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pyfd577bdxop

#market #fashion #clothing #accessories #christmas #gifts #africanchristmas #blackchristmas #kwanzaa #blackculture #culture #africanfashion #africanstyle #africa #london #festive

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aso-global-blog · 6 years

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Day two at the Art'PressYourself Afro Urban Festival. Africa x Food x Fashion x Music x Dance. This years’ theme is FELA KUTI. Activist. Musician. Afrobeat Pioneer. Icon. Back on the block once again for this festival. The fashion show last night was fire. If you are in Paris today – you need to come down. Saturday 24/11/2018 13:00 - 22:00 LES MAGASINS GENERAUX 1 Rue de l'Ancien Canal 93500 Pantin FRANCE http://www.artpressyourself.com #afrourbanexperience #afrourbanvibes #artpressyourself #blackculture #fela #felakuti #blackmusic #africanmusic #nigeria #afrobeat #legend #paris #festival #parisfashion #blackfashion #paris#londonfashion #africanfashion #africa #iyoba #idia#benin #blackhistory #africanhistory #market#naturalhair #africanbeauty #blackbeauty #yoruba #africanculture #africanroots #africa https://www.instagram.com/p/BqkTptfgxG5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rz6y9l2dr5k7

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aso-global-blog · 6 years

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Its going down now at the Art'PressYourself Afro Urban Festival. Africa x Food x Fashion x Music x Dance. This years’ theme is FELA KUTI. Activist. Musician. Afrobeat Pioneer. Icon. Back on the block once again for this festival. We are featuring in the fashion show as well as exhibiting on both days. If you are in Paris – you need to be there. Friday 23/11/2018 - 19:00 23:00 and Saturday 24/11/2018 13:00 - 22:00 LES MAGASINS GENERAUX 1 Rue de l'Ancien Canal 93500 Pantin FRANCE http://www.artpressyourself.com #afrourbanexperience #afrourbanvibes #artpressyourself #blackculture #fela #felakuti #blackmusic #africanmusic #nigeria #afrobeat #legend #paris #festival #parisfashion #blackfashion #paris#londonfashion #africanfashion #africa #iyoba #idia#benin #blackhistory #africanhistory #market#naturalhair #africanbeauty #blackbeauty #yoruba #africanculture #africanroots #africa https://www.instagram.com/p/BqiKPq9gfLg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=152skpphdi9pw

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aso-global-blog · 6 years

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This (today)Friday and Saturday. All roads lead to Paris for the 2018 edition of the @artpressyourself Afro Urban Festival. Africa x Food x Fashion x Music x Dance. This years’ theme is FELA KUTI. Activist. Musician. Afrobeat Pioneer. Icon. We can’t wait to return once again for this festival. We will be featuring in the fashion show as well as exhibiting on both days. If you are in Paris – you need to be there. Friday 23/11/2018 - 19:00 23:00 and Saturday 24/11/2018 13:00 - 22:00 LES MAGASINS GENERAUX 1 Rue de l'Ancien Canal 93500 Pantin FRANCE http://www.artpressyourself.com #afrourbanexperience #afrourbanvibes #artpressyourself #blackculture #fela #felakuti #blackmusic #africanmusic #nigeria #afrobeat #legend #paris #festival #parisfashion #blackfashion #paris#londonfashion #africanfashion #africa #iyoba #idia#benin #blackhistory #africanhistory #history #market#naturalhair #africanbeauty #blackbeauty #yoruba #edo #africanculture #africanroots #africa #tradition #blackhistory #africanhistory #africanculture #africanpride #blackpride #diaspora #afropean #afropolitan (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqg13G9Au1y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t3zxpw4qwrwj

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aso-global-blog · 6 years

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This Friday and Saturday. All roads lead to Paris for the 2018 edition of the Art'PressYourself Afro Urban Festival. Africa x Food x Fashion x Music x Dance. This years’ theme is FELA KUTI. Activist. Musician. Afrobeat Pioneer. Icon. We can’t wait to return once again for this festival. We will be featuring in the fashion show as well as exhibiting on both days alongside other African inspired indie brands.. If you are in Paris – you need to be there. Friday 23/11/2018 - 19:00 23:00 and Saturday 24/11/2018 13:00 - 22:00 LES MAGASINS GENERAUX 1 Rue de l'Ancien Canal 93500 Pantin FRANCE http://www.artpressyourself.com #afrourbanexperience #afrourbanvibes #artpressyourself #blackculture #fela #felakuti #blackmusic #africanmusic #nigeria #afrobeat #legend #paris #festival #parisfashion #blackfashion #paris#londonfashion #africanfashion #africa #iyoba #idia#benin #blackhistory #africanhistory #history #market#naturalhair #africanbeauty #blackbeauty #yoruba #edo #africanculture #africanroots #africa #tradition #blackhistory #africanhistory #africanculture #africanpride #blackpride #diaspora #afropean #afropolitan (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdYBzzAX6V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=reog4dmdxwf5

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aso-global-blog · 6 years

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Congratulations to all of the team at EdoNext gen on their maiden (and sold out) event last Friday. It was an honour to be have been invited to take part- thank you. Great entertainment. Great mission. Great night. Great people. No doubt an initiative that will go from strength to strength. Iyoba Idia is front and centre of our brand, and attending Friday night meant a lot to us. A big ‘Thank You’ to all who came and supported either through making purchase, or just as importantly, came with words of support and appreciation. We are looking forward to the next event already… #events #community #generations #london #nigeria #africa #edo #iyobaidia #benin #blackhistory #africanculture #culture #africanbeauty #roots #africa #tradition #diaspora #edonextgen https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVfxjRgY2C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13ofi5c1xz9yg

#events #community #generations #london #nigeria #africa #edo #iyobaidia #benin #blackhistory #africanculture #culture #africanbeauty #roots #tradition #diaspora #edonextgen

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