About a week ago… Yall kno SAG season goes hoard! It don’t neva stop! 1). @badgalriri came thru w/ da bday blessin 2). Black excellence pic 3). Testing my knees… (Bengay not needed!) 4). Naija stand up @wizkidayo 5). Music video era 6). Chauffeur George did his research and had DMX bumpin 7). @luxurylaw spreadin love from LA to London Town 8). @issarae said I looked like Whitney and this song came on 9). Official BDay photoshoot. 10). Thank you @theofficialpandora team for my flowers 11). The gift that keeps on giving: friendship. 12). I’ve been searching for @patron xo cafe for MONTHS! 13). Prayer request.
“…Blessed is s(he) who believes…” I hope you still believe in Christmas miracles and the miracle of Christmas. All things are possible. Merry Christmas everyone. 🎄🤎
“…Blessed is s(he) who believes…” I hope you still believe in Christmas miracles and the miracle of Christmas. All things are possible. Merry Christmas everyone. 🎄🤎
“…Blessed is s(he) who believes…” I hope you still believe in Christmas miracles and the miracle of Christmas. All things are possible. Merry Christmas everyone. 🎄🤎
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
I had the distinct honor and privilege to MC this year’s @15percentpledge gala. With displaced Black and Brown families between the Altadena and Palisades fires, and DEI programs under attack, this years gala could have been somber and bleak, but ain’t no way, we goin out like that! • Black Joy always wins. • It was a delicate balance to bridge humor & heart, honesty with humanity, but bayybbeee we did what needed to be done and SHOWED UP for one another. Together we showed Black founders, brands and creatives, that WE will make space for them. WE will help them grow. And WE will build them up and build them back, stronger than ever. Cuz that’s what WE do and what WE’ve ALWAYS done! • Thank you @aurorajames & @emmagrede for your continued work in this space and for trusting me to set the tone. • The dress code was Black Tie, Black Designer, so I had to represent with that Naija Green with a custom gown by Nigerian designer, @vicnateng. Shoes by Black-owned @jessicarichofficial, and jewelry by Black brand, @earring_envy. Hair: custom unit by @edmundbossmanhair; styling by @seanchristopherfears MUA: @kimoramulan Styling: @oliviabuckingham
