These books are doing wonders for me. Do you have any to add to the list? #Heartbreak #Healing #GiftIdeas
I deeply love my mother. She is my closest friend and my number one champion. Today is her birthday. She was a baby once upon a time. She was a child once upon a time. I didn’t know her back then (obvs!); when I met her when she was an adult, I thought she knew everything. Now that I am older, now that I am an adult myself, I know that she too is figuring things out as she goes through her one gifted life.
But my mother has known a love that surpasses all understanding and she has shared it with us. She has taught me that the most rewarding thing to know, to pursue, is love. At a time when I am terrified to make that principle my north star, I am reassured by the bounty of her love and generous spirit. May I grow to be half the woman she is. #BirthdayTribute
I deeply love my mother. She is my closest friend and my number one champion. Today is her birthday. She was a baby once upon a time. She was a child once upon a time. I didn’t know her back then (obvs!); when I met her when she was an adult, I thought she knew everything. Now that I am older, now that I am an adult myself, I know that she too is figuring things out as she goes through her one gifted life.
But my mother has known a love that surpasses all understanding and she has shared it with us. She has taught me that the most rewarding thing to know, to pursue, is love. At a time when I am terrified to make that principle my north star, I am reassured by the bounty of her love and generous spirit. May I grow to be half the woman she is. #BirthdayTribute
I deeply love my mother. She is my closest friend and my number one champion. Today is her birthday. She was a baby once upon a time. She was a child once upon a time. I didn’t know her back then (obvs!); when I met her when she was an adult, I thought she knew everything. Now that I am older, now that I am an adult myself, I know that she too is figuring things out as she goes through her one gifted life.
But my mother has known a love that surpasses all understanding and she has shared it with us. She has taught me that the most rewarding thing to know, to pursue, is love. At a time when I am terrified to make that principle my north star, I am reassured by the bounty of her love and generous spirit. May I grow to be half the woman she is. #BirthdayTribute
I deeply love my mother. She is my closest friend and my number one champion. Today is her birthday. She was a baby once upon a time. She was a child once upon a time. I didn’t know her back then (obvs!); when I met her when she was an adult, I thought she knew everything. Now that I am older, now that I am an adult myself, I know that she too is figuring things out as she goes through her one gifted life.
But my mother has known a love that surpasses all understanding and she has shared it with us. She has taught me that the most rewarding thing to know, to pursue, is love. At a time when I am terrified to make that principle my north star, I am reassured by the bounty of her love and generous spirit. May I grow to be half the woman she is. #BirthdayTribute
I deeply love my mother. She is my closest friend and my number one champion. Today is her birthday. She was a baby once upon a time. She was a child once upon a time. I didn’t know her back then (obvs!); when I met her when she was an adult, I thought she knew everything. Now that I am older, now that I am an adult myself, I know that she too is figuring things out as she goes through her one gifted life.
But my mother has known a love that surpasses all understanding and she has shared it with us. She has taught me that the most rewarding thing to know, to pursue, is love. At a time when I am terrified to make that principle my north star, I am reassured by the bounty of her love and generous spirit. May I grow to be half the woman she is. #BirthdayTribute
I deeply love my mother. She is my closest friend and my number one champion. Today is her birthday. She was a baby once upon a time. She was a child once upon a time. I didn’t know her back then (obvs!); when I met her when she was an adult, I thought she knew everything. Now that I am older, now that I am an adult myself, I know that she too is figuring things out as she goes through her one gifted life.
But my mother has known a love that surpasses all understanding and she has shared it with us. She has taught me that the most rewarding thing to know, to pursue, is love. At a time when I am terrified to make that principle my north star, I am reassured by the bounty of her love and generous spirit. May I grow to be half the woman she is. #BirthdayTribute
In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share…
Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps.
These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years.
This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world.
This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it.
And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!
Have you ever experienced Zanzibar? It offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Here’s just a little taste of what I love about it… 🇹🇿 #zanzibar #LoveAfrica
And thank you to all who welcomed me in Zanzibar. The octopus hunters who showed me their craft (and helped me with my hijab!), Dr. Mwatima Juma and team who showed me their passion for organic farming, Maida and her Taraab band who played the most wonderful music and Jamal and the rest of the divers, for showing me some fun!
Some moments at home in Nairobi to remember:
1. Home for me is family time. Shout-out to my Aunty Nyagoy for attempting to teach me how to make ugali, stewed fish and sukuma wiki, like my grandma’s. And shout-out to the rest of the fam for eating it without complaint!
2. Freshly deep fried cassava crisps on the side of the road were an after-school delight for me growing up. Add a dash of salt, chilli and some lime – YUM!
3. Drinks at Beit e Selam restaurant with female tech entrepreneurs who are thriving in Nairobi! Meet them (left to right): Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli (third from left) founders of Mama Rocks. Burgers aren’t native to Kenya, but the flavor profiles they’ve created are homegrown for sure! Between them you’ll find my friend Sharon Olago, founder of Lishe Living, which helps shape healthy lifestyles. To my left is Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, an investment professional and founder of Try Cooked. And last, my cousin, Isis Nyong’o. Isis is a thought leader in the tech and media space and a Senior Advisor at ASG. These women rock!
4. The reason I am an actor is because of this fabulous woman to my right. My Aunty Amondi started me off performing in front of my family when I was 5 years old. She was my number one hype woman and still is. (Shout-out to my cousin Wema in the background. Love a family picnic!)
5. I found Chef Beni Rumasha on Twitter. He cooked me some scrumptious meals that tasted both familiar and new. His oxtail is not to be played with, and his gluten free chapatis were a hit with all!
6. I found Angela seated here de-kerneling a harvest of my grandmother’s corn. She moved so swiftly, the corn seemed to glide off the cob. I had to try it, so I sat down to learn and help her…
7. My cousin Anam Bloch is a resourceful, dynamic and gifted young man. He is a talented music producer, determined not to be boxed into any genre. He also introduced me to the concept of aquaponic farming! He embodies the hustle of this vibrant city.
8. Aleya and Narmin Kassam gave us a chance to cook samosas for their business Wau Eats. I loved seeing how they adapted this Indian cuisine to embrace native ingredients and flavors.
Some moments at home in Nairobi to remember:
1. Home for me is family time. Shout-out to my Aunty Nyagoy for attempting to teach me how to make ugali, stewed fish and sukuma wiki, like my grandma’s. And shout-out to the rest of the fam for eating it without complaint!
2. Freshly deep fried cassava crisps on the side of the road were an after-school delight for me growing up. Add a dash of salt, chilli and some lime – YUM!
3. Drinks at Beit e Selam restaurant with female tech entrepreneurs who are thriving in Nairobi! Meet them (left to right): Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli (third from left) founders of Mama Rocks. Burgers aren’t native to Kenya, but the flavor profiles they’ve created are homegrown for sure! Between them you’ll find my friend Sharon Olago, founder of Lishe Living, which helps shape healthy lifestyles. To my left is Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, an investment professional and founder of Try Cooked. And last, my cousin, Isis Nyong’o. Isis is a thought leader in the tech and media space and a Senior Advisor at ASG. These women rock!
4. The reason I am an actor is because of this fabulous woman to my right. My Aunty Amondi started me off performing in front of my family when I was 5 years old. She was my number one hype woman and still is. (Shout-out to my cousin Wema in the background. Love a family picnic!)
5. I found Chef Beni Rumasha on Twitter. He cooked me some scrumptious meals that tasted both familiar and new. His oxtail is not to be played with, and his gluten free chapatis were a hit with all!
6. I found Angela seated here de-kerneling a harvest of my grandmother’s corn. She moved so swiftly, the corn seemed to glide off the cob. I had to try it, so I sat down to learn and help her…
7. My cousin Anam Bloch is a resourceful, dynamic and gifted young man. He is a talented music producer, determined not to be boxed into any genre. He also introduced me to the concept of aquaponic farming! He embodies the hustle of this vibrant city.
8. Aleya and Narmin Kassam gave us a chance to cook samosas for their business Wau Eats. I loved seeing how they adapted this Indian cuisine to embrace native ingredients and flavors.
Some moments at home in Nairobi to remember:
1. Home for me is family time. Shout-out to my Aunty Nyagoy for attempting to teach me how to make ugali, stewed fish and sukuma wiki, like my grandma’s. And shout-out to the rest of the fam for eating it without complaint!
2. Freshly deep fried cassava crisps on the side of the road were an after-school delight for me growing up. Add a dash of salt, chilli and some lime – YUM!
3. Drinks at Beit e Selam restaurant with female tech entrepreneurs who are thriving in Nairobi! Meet them (left to right): Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli (third from left) founders of Mama Rocks. Burgers aren’t native to Kenya, but the flavor profiles they’ve created are homegrown for sure! Between them you’ll find my friend Sharon Olago, founder of Lishe Living, which helps shape healthy lifestyles. To my left is Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, an investment professional and founder of Try Cooked. And last, my cousin, Isis Nyong’o. Isis is a thought leader in the tech and media space and a Senior Advisor at ASG. These women rock!
4. The reason I am an actor is because of this fabulous woman to my right. My Aunty Amondi started me off performing in front of my family when I was 5 years old. She was my number one hype woman and still is. (Shout-out to my cousin Wema in the background. Love a family picnic!)
5. I found Chef Beni Rumasha on Twitter. He cooked me some scrumptious meals that tasted both familiar and new. His oxtail is not to be played with, and his gluten free chapatis were a hit with all!
6. I found Angela seated here de-kerneling a harvest of my grandmother’s corn. She moved so swiftly, the corn seemed to glide off the cob. I had to try it, so I sat down to learn and help her…
7. My cousin Anam Bloch is a resourceful, dynamic and gifted young man. He is a talented music producer, determined not to be boxed into any genre. He also introduced me to the concept of aquaponic farming! He embodies the hustle of this vibrant city.
8. Aleya and Narmin Kassam gave us a chance to cook samosas for their business Wau Eats. I loved seeing how they adapted this Indian cuisine to embrace native ingredients and flavors.
Some moments at home in Nairobi to remember:
1. Home for me is family time. Shout-out to my Aunty Nyagoy for attempting to teach me how to make ugali, stewed fish and sukuma wiki, like my grandma’s. And shout-out to the rest of the fam for eating it without complaint!
2. Freshly deep fried cassava crisps on the side of the road were an after-school delight for me growing up. Add a dash of salt, chilli and some lime – YUM!
3. Drinks at Beit e Selam restaurant with female tech entrepreneurs who are thriving in Nairobi! Meet them (left to right): Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli (third from left) founders of Mama Rocks. Burgers aren’t native to Kenya, but the flavor profiles they’ve created are homegrown for sure! Between them you’ll find my friend Sharon Olago, founder of Lishe Living, which helps shape healthy lifestyles. To my left is Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, an investment professional and founder of Try Cooked. And last, my cousin, Isis Nyong’o. Isis is a thought leader in the tech and media space and a Senior Advisor at ASG. These women rock!
4. The reason I am an actor is because of this fabulous woman to my right. My Aunty Amondi started me off performing in front of my family when I was 5 years old. She was my number one hype woman and still is. (Shout-out to my cousin Wema in the background. Love a family picnic!)
5. I found Chef Beni Rumasha on Twitter. He cooked me some scrumptious meals that tasted both familiar and new. His oxtail is not to be played with, and his gluten free chapatis were a hit with all!
6. I found Angela seated here de-kerneling a harvest of my grandmother’s corn. She moved so swiftly, the corn seemed to glide off the cob. I had to try it, so I sat down to learn and help her…
7. My cousin Anam Bloch is a resourceful, dynamic and gifted young man. He is a talented music producer, determined not to be boxed into any genre. He also introduced me to the concept of aquaponic farming! He embodies the hustle of this vibrant city.
8. Aleya and Narmin Kassam gave us a chance to cook samosas for their business Wau Eats. I loved seeing how they adapted this Indian cuisine to embrace native ingredients and flavors.
Some moments at home in Nairobi to remember:
1. Home for me is family time. Shout-out to my Aunty Nyagoy for attempting to teach me how to make ugali, stewed fish and sukuma wiki, like my grandma’s. And shout-out to the rest of the fam for eating it without complaint!
2. Freshly deep fried cassava crisps on the side of the road were an after-school delight for me growing up. Add a dash of salt, chilli and some lime – YUM!
3. Drinks at Beit e Selam restaurant with female tech entrepreneurs who are thriving in Nairobi! Meet them (left to right): Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli (third from left) founders of Mama Rocks. Burgers aren’t native to Kenya, but the flavor profiles they’ve created are homegrown for sure! Between them you’ll find my friend Sharon Olago, founder of Lishe Living, which helps shape healthy lifestyles. To my left is Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, an investment professional and founder of Try Cooked. And last, my cousin, Isis Nyong’o. Isis is a thought leader in the tech and media space and a Senior Advisor at ASG. These women rock!
4. The reason I am an actor is because of this fabulous woman to my right. My Aunty Amondi started me off performing in front of my family when I was 5 years old. She was my number one hype woman and still is. (Shout-out to my cousin Wema in the background. Love a family picnic!)
5. I found Chef Beni Rumasha on Twitter. He cooked me some scrumptious meals that tasted both familiar and new. His oxtail is not to be played with, and his gluten free chapatis were a hit with all!
6. I found Angela seated here de-kerneling a harvest of my grandmother’s corn. She moved so swiftly, the corn seemed to glide off the cob. I had to try it, so I sat down to learn and help her…
7. My cousin Anam Bloch is a resourceful, dynamic and gifted young man. He is a talented music producer, determined not to be boxed into any genre. He also introduced me to the concept of aquaponic farming! He embodies the hustle of this vibrant city.
8. Aleya and Narmin Kassam gave us a chance to cook samosas for their business Wau Eats. I loved seeing how they adapted this Indian cuisine to embrace native ingredients and flavors.
Some moments at home in Nairobi to remember:
1. Home for me is family time. Shout-out to my Aunty Nyagoy for attempting to teach me how to make ugali, stewed fish and sukuma wiki, like my grandma’s. And shout-out to the rest of the fam for eating it without complaint!
2. Freshly deep fried cassava crisps on the side of the road were an after-school delight for me growing up. Add a dash of salt, chilli and some lime – YUM!
3. Drinks at Beit e Selam restaurant with female tech entrepreneurs who are thriving in Nairobi! Meet them (left to right): Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli (third from left) founders of Mama Rocks. Burgers aren’t native to Kenya, but the flavor profiles they’ve created are homegrown for sure! Between them you’ll find my friend Sharon Olago, founder of Lishe Living, which helps shape healthy lifestyles. To my left is Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, an investment professional and founder of Try Cooked. And last, my cousin, Isis Nyong’o. Isis is a thought leader in the tech and media space and a Senior Advisor at ASG. These women rock!
4. The reason I am an actor is because of this fabulous woman to my right. My Aunty Amondi started me off performing in front of my family when I was 5 years old. She was my number one hype woman and still is. (Shout-out to my cousin Wema in the background. Love a family picnic!)
5. I found Chef Beni Rumasha on Twitter. He cooked me some scrumptious meals that tasted both familiar and new. His oxtail is not to be played with, and his gluten free chapatis were a hit with all!
6. I found Angela seated here de-kerneling a harvest of my grandmother’s corn. She moved so swiftly, the corn seemed to glide off the cob. I had to try it, so I sat down to learn and help her…
7. My cousin Anam Bloch is a resourceful, dynamic and gifted young man. He is a talented music producer, determined not to be boxed into any genre. He also introduced me to the concept of aquaponic farming! He embodies the hustle of this vibrant city.
8. Aleya and Narmin Kassam gave us a chance to cook samosas for their business Wau Eats. I loved seeing how they adapted this Indian cuisine to embrace native ingredients and flavors.
Some moments at home in Nairobi to remember:
1. Home for me is family time. Shout-out to my Aunty Nyagoy for attempting to teach me how to make ugali, stewed fish and sukuma wiki, like my grandma’s. And shout-out to the rest of the fam for eating it without complaint!
2. Freshly deep fried cassava crisps on the side of the road were an after-school delight for me growing up. Add a dash of salt, chilli and some lime – YUM!
3. Drinks at Beit e Selam restaurant with female tech entrepreneurs who are thriving in Nairobi! Meet them (left to right): Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli (third from left) founders of Mama Rocks. Burgers aren’t native to Kenya, but the flavor profiles they’ve created are homegrown for sure! Between them you’ll find my friend Sharon Olago, founder of Lishe Living, which helps shape healthy lifestyles. To my left is Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, an investment professional and founder of Try Cooked. And last, my cousin, Isis Nyong’o. Isis is a thought leader in the tech and media space and a Senior Advisor at ASG. These women rock!
4. The reason I am an actor is because of this fabulous woman to my right. My Aunty Amondi started me off performing in front of my family when I was 5 years old. She was my number one hype woman and still is. (Shout-out to my cousin Wema in the background. Love a family picnic!)
5. I found Chef Beni Rumasha on Twitter. He cooked me some scrumptious meals that tasted both familiar and new. His oxtail is not to be played with, and his gluten free chapatis were a hit with all!
6. I found Angela seated here de-kerneling a harvest of my grandmother’s corn. She moved so swiftly, the corn seemed to glide off the cob. I had to try it, so I sat down to learn and help her…
7. My cousin Anam Bloch is a resourceful, dynamic and gifted young man. He is a talented music producer, determined not to be boxed into any genre. He also introduced me to the concept of aquaponic farming! He embodies the hustle of this vibrant city.
8. Aleya and Narmin Kassam gave us a chance to cook samosas for their business Wau Eats. I loved seeing how they adapted this Indian cuisine to embrace native ingredients and flavors.
Some moments at home in Nairobi to remember:
1. Home for me is family time. Shout-out to my Aunty Nyagoy for attempting to teach me how to make ugali, stewed fish and sukuma wiki, like my grandma’s. And shout-out to the rest of the fam for eating it without complaint!
2. Freshly deep fried cassava crisps on the side of the road were an after-school delight for me growing up. Add a dash of salt, chilli and some lime – YUM!
3. Drinks at Beit e Selam restaurant with female tech entrepreneurs who are thriving in Nairobi! Meet them (left to right): Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli (third from left) founders of Mama Rocks. Burgers aren’t native to Kenya, but the flavor profiles they’ve created are homegrown for sure! Between them you’ll find my friend Sharon Olago, founder of Lishe Living, which helps shape healthy lifestyles. To my left is Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, an investment professional and founder of Try Cooked. And last, my cousin, Isis Nyong’o. Isis is a thought leader in the tech and media space and a Senior Advisor at ASG. These women rock!
4. The reason I am an actor is because of this fabulous woman to my right. My Aunty Amondi started me off performing in front of my family when I was 5 years old. She was my number one hype woman and still is. (Shout-out to my cousin Wema in the background. Love a family picnic!)
5. I found Chef Beni Rumasha on Twitter. He cooked me some scrumptious meals that tasted both familiar and new. His oxtail is not to be played with, and his gluten free chapatis were a hit with all!
6. I found Angela seated here de-kerneling a harvest of my grandmother’s corn. She moved so swiftly, the corn seemed to glide off the cob. I had to try it, so I sat down to learn and help her…
7. My cousin Anam Bloch is a resourceful, dynamic and gifted young man. He is a talented music producer, determined not to be boxed into any genre. He also introduced me to the concept of aquaponic farming! He embodies the hustle of this vibrant city.
8. Aleya and Narmin Kassam gave us a chance to cook samosas for their business Wau Eats. I loved seeing how they adapted this Indian cuisine to embrace native ingredients and flavors.
Wishing you and yours a day full of love and cuddles ❤️ 🎄 #MerryChristmas
Wishing you and yours a day full of love and cuddles ❤️ 🎄 #MerryChristmas
De-kerneling corn, the Kenyan way! 🇰🇪 #LoveAfrica
Giving Auntie and Uncle energy this holiday season, making ‘keeping it simple’ look like an Olympic sport, just in time before our knees apply for retirement! Merry Christmas, y’all! Christmas Eve 2023
Raise your hand if you’ve been bruised by your cat’s affection 🙋🏿♀️🤣 #caturday #YOYOYYO
