#TGIF Afrofusion Vibes: 'Oh Yeah' by King Promise

TGIF Everyone!!!

The weekend is finally here so it's time for some nice Afrofusion vibes to get us ready for some weekend fun. The track I'm bringing to you this week is 'Oh Yeah' by Ghanaian musician King Promise, back again with another hit song. This I can across this song last week it instantly become my fave and have been listening to it everyday since! King Promise definitely a Ghanaian artist to look out for. I just love the vibe of his songs.

Check it out!

Events: Upcoming Events to Check Out This Weekend

The weekend is here, so here is a look at an African Fashion event happening that you can check out!

African fashion designer Rahyma Sleek will be holding her first Truck Show in Toronto featuring beautiful  pieces from her current collection. They will have a  variety of dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, high-low jackets, t-shirt dresses and Haren pants on sale for 20% to 50% off...

Food: Street Shak Caribbean Kitchen Restaurant

As the presence of black owned restaurants continues to grow throughout Toronto, the selections has particularly grown in the downtown core. This is perfect for me as downtown Toronto is my hood, so always looking for great new food places to check out.

Open for a bit over a year, Street Shak Caribbean Kitchen located at 646 Queen St. W. in the bustling downtown Queen West area and offers a modern environment that celebrates rich Caribbean heritage and cuisine. I had been seeing and hearing a lot about Street Shak on social media, so I was definitely hoping to try it out at some point. I was finally able to make time to visit the restaurant and with my friend Nikki and I must say it was a great experience...

Miss G: #OOTD Looks of the Week - Pretty in Pink

Hey Everyone!

Back with another #OOTD feature look of the week. Now hat the weather is warmer, I can finally rock my skirts and sandals. Finally!! :)

This also means, time for some summer shopping. Although I usually do most of my shopping online, when I do browse in store its usually in Winners, my go to fave. A couple of weeks ago I happened to find myself in winners and found some great summer fashion finds...

Beauty: Lala Skin Essentials Organic Skin Care Product Review

Skincare has not always been a major focus of mine or an important part of my daily regiment, however in the past year I have become more interested in paying better attention to my skin and building a good skincare routine.

I recently had the opportunity to connect with local Toronto based organic skincare brand Lala Skin Essential and try out two of their shea body butters. As Ihave been working on improving my skin, I have tried to look more towards natural organic products. Therefore, with Lala Skin Essentials only uses organic ingredients, this definitely fell in line with what have been looking for so was excited to try it out...

#MusicMonday: 'My Baby' by Magnom Ft. Joey B

Happy Monday Everyone!

Did the weekend feel as short as it did for me? Must be because I was running around all weekend attending events and planning events. With all the energy I used up this weekend, to start off my week I'm feelin' for a chilled out song to get me into a more relaxed mood.

'My Baby' by Ghanaian musician Magnom ft. Joey B is currently hittin' the right spot, lol! For some reason I keep on listening to this song. It's just so unique, funny and catchy all at the same time.

Check it out!

Men's Fashion: Stonebwoy & Groomsmen Traditional Wedding Wear

Monday is all about Men's fashion!

This week's Men feature of the week is a look at the traditional wear worn by Ghanaian dancehall musician Stonebwoy and his groomsmen during his wedding over the weekend. The all-white with the red accents is a great clean look.

Too much juice, too much sauce!...

#TGIF AfroFusion Vibes: 'Waka Waka' by Selebobo Ft. Davido

TGIF Everyone!!! Friday is here and the weather is beautiful :)

This calls for some nice Afrofusion vibes to get us ready for the weekend. The song I'm bringing to y'all this week is an new collaboration between Nigerian musicians Selebobo & Davido. I have been dancing to this song constantly since I heard it about a week ago. Now I'm definitely ready to enjoy my weekend.

Check it out!

Events: Weekend African Fashion Pop-Up Shops & Block Party

Friday is finally here and there are a lot of great events to check out this weekend!

This Saturdau is going to be quite an eventful one! Two African fashion brands will be holding their pop-up shops over the weekend, so if you are looking for some new pieces to rock this summer, definitely check them out. In addition, Supafrik & The African Experience Festival have joined forces to throw the biggest Afrobeat Block party this city has seen!

Continue for info on these events...

Happy 2nd Anniversary to The AfroFusion Spot Blog!!! :)

 
Happy 2nd year anniversary to The Afrofusion spot!! Or, should I say Bloggerversary :)

Thank you to all those that have been rockin' with me since the beginning as well as all those that are currently supporting the blog, I appreciate y'all.#youtherealMVP

Since its inception, the team has grown and we are embarking on many great new opportunities. Looking foward to sharing them with y'all and the many big things to come in the year ahead! 

#cantstopwontstop

~G~

Interior Design: Warm Colours to Heat up the Mild Spring Weather

Hi Afrofusioners! Jenny here with some tips on adding warm Spring colours to your living space. 

Mother Nature is becoming really selective on the days she decides to maintain her weather choices. Her inconsistencies have not only affected our moods, but the need of redesigning our spaces to correlate with the season. Spring cleaning allows us to do more than just remove the clutter we’ve built up from the winter stress. It allows us flexibility in steering away from the all-knowing domestic design ideas, to more innovating, and entertaining decor...

Feelin' it of Nah?: African Print Braids

 

This looks so cool!

Ivorian artist Ky is making waves online with her creation of 'Ky Braids' which involves the use of  African print fabric in making braids extensions. This is such a creative idea for a bold eclectic hairstyle. She definitely thought outside of the box. It looks like the method used in adding the African print is wrapping it around the hair.

So, you feelin' it or nah?

Continue to see more Ky Braids styles...

Events: The Fancy Nancy Presents, Black Blogger's Brunch

Calling all of my fellow Black Bloggers! This is an event you definitely do not want to miss out on.

The Fancy Nancy in partnership with Clore Beauty Supply will be holding a brunch event to bring all of the fabulous Black Bloggers in the city together. Black Blogger's Brunch is an event created to empower and connect black bloggers in the GTA. The brunch will be held at Lil Bacci on Yonge St. This event will be bringing together 30 black bloggers from the GTA for an afternoon of great food and conversation. Furthermore, the goal of the event is for Black Bloggers in the city to meet, network and enjoy each other's company. 

Continue for more event info...

#MusicMonday: 'Iskaba' by Wande Coal & DJ Tunez

Happy Monday Everyone!

Hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend, I sure did! I attended a number of great events over the weekend and met so many great people. Though I had a great time, in the end I was so exhausted. Therefore, I needed a song to pump me back up for the week ahead. The feel-good vibes of  'Iskaba' by Wande Coal has definitely done the trick!

Check it out!

Events: Summertime Shine Pop-Up Shop Recap

Hi fellow Afrofusioners! Keshia here with a recap of my experience at this wonderful pop-up shop event. 

To kick-start the summer, This past Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the "Summertime Shine ‘17” Pop-up Shop event at the fabulous Dash Boutique. Dash Boutique hosted 3 local designers who showcased summertime essentials for both men and women. While I sipped on some cocktails and enjoyed the live mix of music by a dj in-store, I had the pleasure of chatting with the designers and admire their fabulous merchandise...

Events: The Afropreneur Social x African Experience Festival

This coming up weekend will definitely be an eventful one! 

Here are a few great events happening this weekend that you should check out, The Afropreneur Social and the African Experience Festival's collection of various events...

Beauty: Foundations for Oily/Deep Skin Review

Hi Everyone! Lakshmee here with with a review of some of the foundations I use that work best for oily/deep skin.

As a girl who is completely obsessed with makeup, I’m always trying new things and on a hunt for new amazing products. This week I went through all the foundations I own and decided to only keep the ones I use frequently. I’ve noticed that when I don’t reach for a specific foundation, it’s because there’s something about it that doesn’t work for me. Whether it has too red of an undertone or it's way too moisturizing for my skin, I realized that I had accumulated quite a collection of foundations. After ditching a few products, I was left with 3 foundations that I use for different occasions and happen to really like...

Events: The Face of African Fashion Week Toronto 2017 Recap

As we gear up for the 2017 edition of African Fashion Week Toronto, the time has come to find the new Face of Africa Fashion Week.

Last month I attend the The Face of African Fashion Week Toronto 2017 model competition, which occurred in the luxurious Yorkville at Posh Supperclub. The event showcased the many beautiful melanin queens Toronto has to offer as they battled it out for the coveted Face of African Fashion week prize. Who do you think rose to the top to secure the #1 spot?

Check out my experience and recap of the event to find out...

Events: Africa All-Star Music Fest

I am super excited about this event!!!

 

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CANADA SOME OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AFROBEAT & AFROPOP SUPERSTARS WILL TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT THE ANNUAL AFRICA ALL STAR MUSIC FEST STARRING TEKNO, STONEBWOY, SAUTI SOL AND FRANKO WITH SURPRISE SPECIAL GUESTS LIVE IN CONCERT ON JULY 14, 2017 INSIDE REBEL TORONTO 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT: WWW.TICKETMASTER.CA 

Continue for more info on this event...

Event: Afrochic Cultural Arts Exhibit Reloaded

Afrochic is back, reloaded and bigger than ever!

AfroChic highlights contributions of Black people within the diaspora who are making strides within the entertainment and business realm. Taking place at The Design Exchange, Canada's only museum dedicated exclusively to the pursuit of design, this year the exhibit is celebrating the past while creating a looking glass to peer into the future as seen by Black millennials of today.

I had the honour of participating in this event back in 2011 as a designer showcasing my AfroGlam designs collection and have attended subsequent event, therefore, I am excited to see that this great event is back and better than ever. I'm especially excited to see that one of my fave musicians Jidenna will be featured at the event. You definitely do not want to miss out on this!

Continue for more event info...

#MusicMonday: 'Want it' by He3b

Happy Monday!

When I tell you my whole weekend was consumed by this song and the Instagram video of the two British-Ghanaian brothers He3b & Joee3b singing it, it's no joke LOL. It was this Instagram video that first drew me to this great track. Not only are these brothers fine, but they are also very talented musicians. 'Want It' is a track by one of the brothers, He3b. After I got over all the beauty of their instagram video, I was finally able to take in the actually song and I'm definitely feelin' it. And as always, it has been on constant auto-replay ever since!

Continue to check out their swagalicious Instagram video. Trust me, it is a must see!...

#TGIF Afrofusion Vibes: 'Juice' by YCee Ft. Maleek Berry

Happy Friday everyone!!!

As we get ready for the weekend, here is a great song to put you into a great weekend mood. 'Juice' by Nigerian artists YCee & Maleek Berry definitely offers a great Afrofusion vibe. I just can't stop replaying it. Too much juice, too much sauce!

Check it out!