Tag: united states of an african
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Taste of Senegal in Detroit
Originally posted March 2018. So my friend had mentioned a Senegalese restaurant last year. It was fairly new at the time. Actually, it’s not even up to a year old. But this year in January, Maty’s African Cuisine made the list of the top 10 restaurants to visit in Detroit 2018. First of all, AYE, AFRICA MAKING…
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Dessert in Paris
Originally posted in January 2017. Let’s just say I miss the sweets in Paris. In my opinion France has some of the most delicious sweets in Europe. Sitting outside at one of the numerous cafes drinking coffee and snacking on a pastry is bliss. Even in the dead of winter, the crisp air made each…
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A Nigerian in Paris
Originally posted December 2017. My sister and I decided to stop in Paris for a couple of days between our return trip from Nigeria back to the States. My sister insisted that she must buy her kids winter clothes from Europe. I’m not sure if the clothes are cheaper or warmer across the pond, but…
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A Party Like No Other
Originally posted December 2017. As I look through the photos I took of the night party we threw for the village, my mind time travels back to the most fascinating night I have ever experienced.I had never been exposed to this part of culture, my own culture. This was the night before my grandfather’s burial…
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I Went Back Home
Originally posted December 2017. Life is very uncertain and impartial and throws curve balls at you every now and then. I had planned to visit Nigeria with my brother in December to visit friends in Lagos and spend Christmas with my parents in Rivers. But life had different plans, as I unexpectedly had to return…
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Abandoned Houses
Originally posted September. I walked through one of the abandoned neighborhoods in Detroit one afternoon. Thankfully there are many organizations working on bringing the streets back to life. I strolled with one of the volunteers who spent her childhood in the West Davison area and listened as she blissfully reminisced on a place that no…
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Autumn.
Originally posted September 2017. The aroma of pumpkin spice lattes consumes me as I walk passed every coffee house. The leaves are beginning to lose their vibrant green color. The air is finally getting cool. Time to fill my closet with sweaters and booties. If you couldn’t tell from the large pumpkins on display at…
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Africa World Festival
Originally posted August 2017. This summer I attended the 35th African World Festival held in Detroit. One can imagine my excitement and expectations of this event especially with me being an African (Nigeria) living in America. From the title itself, one would expect a congregation of the different African cultures showcasing their individual arts, music,…
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First Time At A Winery
Originally posted August 2017. What happens when I have an intense week? Well, I plan a Saturday trip to a local winery and vineyard with girlfriends for some wine tasting. There’s nothing like good company. Add some wine and a sunny summer afternoon, and you’ve got relaxation. This was my first time visiting a winery,…
The United States of an African 