Black-owned and operated Sugar Plum Scrubs is a self-care business that was launched by Eshe Simba two years ago to serve the needs of women who like to feel pampered while showing up as their authentic, natural selves. By incorporating locally grown lavender alongside Caribbean-inspired ingredients, Sugar Plum Scrubs invites you update your summer beauty and self-care routine by using special products to create the ultimate spa experience from home. Simba started Sugar Plum Scrubs because she suffered from ingrown hairs and instead of buying a product to solve her ailment, she decided to create one. It all started in…
Author: Jamila Kyari
Read More
Can’t take the heat? Get a refreshing sorrel drink! There’s nothing more soothing than a cold drink on a hot summer day. The sun and shine is to be loved but with that sometimes comes along a dreaded heat wave, which could last for days leaving one parched and dehydrated. Sorrel, also known as Zobo in Nigeria is a well loved homemade drink. It is made from the dry leaves of the Roselle Plant (Hibiscus Sabdariffa). When infused in water and mixed with other key ingredients, it creates a flavourful, thirst-quenching drink. You can buy sorrel from your local African…
African fashion is becoming an influence to be reckoned with and the world is beginning to take notice of the continent especially following the surge in global demand for Black-owned design. Therefore, it only seemed natural that Heuritech – a fashion technology company that uses market intelligence to empower fashion brands to forecast products and trends, would launch a report called African Designers and Trends: A Closer Look. To accompany the report, they recently hosted a webinar to share the key findings for Spring 2022, which this article will briefly discuss. Image source African Fashion is Diverse Fashion weeks held…