I'm in Benin! Bonjour! This was my first time and I have a fun adventure to share with you. I attended the West African Kizomba Festival, featuring dance workshops by instructors/ dancers from across West Africa, and dance parties. Also explored the cities Ouidah, Ganvie, and Cotonou, featuring slavery history, the biggest city on water…
It's vlog time. In this video, I share with you a month in my life, including living in Accra, co-working at Basecamp Initiative, volunteering at PaGya Literary Festival teaching my blogging business workshop, my sister visiting, and working with manufacturers for my fashion business Bandele Muse. Overall, it was a good and balanced month. What…
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Next to the product, packaging plays a big part in a brand experience. I know I am not the only one with really big ideas that always seem to take extra time to bring to reality. In this video, I share my adventure in creating sustainable jewelry packaging for my business Bandele Muse. From inspiration…
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Let's do something different, ok? In this video, I share with you behind the scenes what my work day looks like when I am producing photos and videos for my business Bandele Muse. In this video, I am focusing on my jewelry collection. From my morning routine, to my production setup, to the end results,…
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Are you looking for a platform to create your newsletter? Are you wondering what type of content you should make for your newsletter? I did a lot of searching and experimenting before choosing a platform for my newsletter. In this video, I share why I use Flodesk for my newsletter and a breakdown of how…
Who does the "African luxury" rebrand benefit? What is the "why" behind the overall rebranding we all are doing? Is it for us or the foreign gaze? Does it provide an economic benefit or return? In this video, I discuss these questions and share my thoughts. I feel it can benefit a lot of us,…
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Crystals, also referred to as gemstones and semi-precious stones, are a great way to set and carry intentions within your life. With the variety of colors, shapes, and meanings, there is a crystal for everyone. With my business, Bandele Muse, I provide crystal gemstone jewelry. I selected gemstones for their healing properties and combined them…
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Come with me to the Web3 Accra conference. Did you know Ghana is the hub for esports and gaming in Africa? Did you know the first NFT collection dedicated to tourism and cultural diversity showcases Ghanaian culture? Hello! In this video, I share my experience and reflections on the Web3 Accra conference and the questions…
The art exhibit featured in the above image is from Samuel Olayombo's exhibit "Unchained: The Cotton Candy Cowboys" in Accra. Everybody was taking photos here. The texture and expressions in his art are fabulous! Now, let's talk about country music and Africans. Did you know Africans love country music? When I moved to Accra, I…
Let's discuss! I had the privilege of moderating the Intergenerational Celebration of the Legacy of Ama Ata Aidoo. This event was in Accra and featured a panel of women who shared their reflections and experiences. The event was organized by the Writers Project of Ghana and the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing. Ama Ata…
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Dagny Zenovia 