Let’s just say I’m really really really feeling the peplum trend now. I’m not really one to follow trends and I usually wear what I like but I always seem to find myself wearing something with a peplum waist… I think it’s weird cause it’s not planned but oh well… I guess I’m in love…
When In Ghana…
I visited Ghana’s capital, Accra for a night and it was my first time. Despite my short sejour, I was very excited and decided to make the best of it. I didn’t get to see much but I’ll definitely be coming back for more exploring! Some things I learnt during my stay: Banku– A sibling…
To Buy Or Not To Buy?
That is the question…Markets here in nigeria are busy, open and very different from supermarkets. Things are generally cheaper because one is able to “price” aka bargain the choice item as low as possible so the buyer and seller are both satisfied (though this isnt always the case). Pricing is a very important skill if…
Miss LAJA meets Ini Edo
Earlier last week, I went to the saloon with my sisters and to my surprise, who do I run into? Nollywood actress Ini Edo! Nollywood is basically Nigeria’s film industry like Hollywood… Nollywood. Get the picture? And who is Ini Edo sef? Well, she’s a highly recognized Nollywood actress/celebrity who I grew up watching as a…
Woman Crush : Ebony Oshunrinde
AKA “WonderGurl” is a sixteen year old upcoming Nigerian-Canadian record producer who made the beat for Jay’s track “Crown” on his newest album Magna Carta Holy Grail. Sixteen?! Jay Z?! I was so elated? Proud? Impressed? All of the above and more? She taught herself how to make beats at the age of nine, took…
Oh, Fair Weather!
Ha! Fair weather indeed, the weather here in Lagos, Nigeria has in fact been the opposite. It’s been rainy, wet and “cold”. Since I really dislike the weather this time of the year, I decided why not talk on weather and climate here in Nigeria? Africa? I’ll start with Nigeria; there are two main seasons…
Trying Something New
Dear Miss LAJA, I want to try new things but I’m afraid of the outcomes. I feel like what if I’m not good enough? Or what if others don’t appreciate what I do? I’m young and I have nothing to…
UWC, NYC And I
I attended the United Women’s Conference (UWC) in New York City for a couple of days and it was an enlightening/amazing experience. It was held at the United Nations building and it was basically representatives of member countries of the United Nations meeting in New York to discuss global female issues. It’s not old boring…
Spikes ‘N’ Glitz
I attended another graduation ceremony (yes, another one) and it was wonderful! Voila mon ensemble! 😉 Always, Miss LAJA
Who Says We Live In Trees?
I’ve schooled in the States for over two years now and I’ll share with you one unforgettable encounter… Once upon a time, I was asked by a female classmate of mine if I lived in a tree… It was more like “So, do you guys have houses there or do you live in trees? Like little…