Bino and Fino Dance Azonto

Lol at Papa Papa's old school moves. My sisters and I love this clip.

Bino and Fino is West Africa's first children's educational cartoon. If you look to the left side of the blog you will see a Bino and Fino button asking for your support. A lot of work and finance goes into keeping this show alive so please support the makers. 

For those of you who see cartoons as a waste of time you are entitled to your opinion. But remember that your kids love them and would watch whatever is available. Lets support Bino and Fino, let our kids watch cartoons with characters that look and sound like them.

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We've got 6 days left.Thank you all in advance.

Peace, Heart and Natural.

Trad. Fridays:We♥ ♥ Pukises Wardrobe

 

Watch the video below and learn how to tie 2 very simple head wraps with your left-over ankara fabrics

For more inspiration visit

TUMBLR: THATBENINPRINCESS (yes o, like me,she reps Benin City, Edo state, south-south Nigeria)

FACEBOOK: PUKSIESWWARDROBE

VLOG: ENIBABY4

JenJen On Going Natural

Hi,

My name is Jennifer but most people call me Jen. I want to thank Nat for featuring me on her blog! I decided to go natural one year ago in March 2011. I didn’t go natural because I was in love with my curly hair. I went natural because my last relaxer caused me to lose a lot of hair. I’m not talking just a few strands; handfuls of hair fell out of my head. Some of it I know is permanent, but with grace I am praying I get my full head of hair back. I’m blessed because I didn’t lose as much as I could have and most of it has returned. Last March, with no knowledge of what natural was, I decided to never relax my hair again, making my first step in my natural journey.

Jen with relaxed hair

I did what any reasonable person would do, I did my research. Hello Google. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that a lot of women are deciding to go against society and its norms to wear their hair in its natural state. I’ve realised that this journey is as much mental as physical, watching your hair change and your appearance evolve with your new curly state. I had to change my standard of what beauty is and embrace my own beauty by my standard, not society’s standard.

I had that moment where everything became clear to me. God made me the way I am and I’m beautiful in His eyes! That should be sufficient, but I’m only human. I am blessed that He gave me my wonderful husband who has been my biggest cheerleader. The day I told him I was going natural; he got up from watching his baseball game and kissed me! He then said “finally”! Wow, a girl can’t ask for a better response. So began my transitioning and then on August 8, 2011 I went to my stylist and told her to cut it all off. Yep, I did the big chop! Let me tell you the kind of guts it takes to cut it all off.

In the beginning my family (mostly my mother and older brother) told me often that I was crazy. My older brother just couldn’t understand why I cut all my hair off. I look at it like this, hair grows like a garden and sometimes you plant in the wrong place. Maybe the soil is poor or the light isn’t right. So, you may need to go into your garden and uproot everything in order to get all the plants in the right place. Basically, your garden is being started all over again and you won’t see any results for a while. It may even take a couple of seasons before the garden flourishes. That’s what my big chop is like. I cut off all the unhealthy lifeless hair that broke off whenever I touched it and it was liberating!

I’m continuing on my journey and I have no regrets! The best advice I can give someone who is transitioning or thinking about going natural is to get a support system. If the people in your life don’t support you seek support elsewhere. Blogging has supported me so much and connecting with other naturals all over the world is inspiring and eye opening. I didn’t know what I was lacking until others opened my eyes. My second bit of advice is to pray, pray, and pray some more! God loves you for who you are and you are beautiful in His eyes! Shedding the chains that society has shackled us in is hard, but the freedom is joyous. Yes, some days are hard, but nothing that really matters is easy. When you are down count your blessings! To get more information about my journey visit me at jengoingnatural.blogspot.com

Blessings from Jen in Minnesota, USA!


Nat: Thank you Jen, for sharing your story with us Nigerian Naturals! I wish I read more inspiring stories like this when  I began my hair journey... Going natural  isn't easy but once you overcome the first stage of finding acceptance within yourself, all should be fine. Lastly, remember to do your research. No one blogger knows it all.

Inspiration: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

 

"The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story."

Inspiration: Siraj Nuri

I keep mentioning Siraj Nuri and I keep getting questions from people asking me who she is. Well, I was able to reach her and she gave me - her #1 Nigerian Fan :) - permission to share her  EPK and some pictures of her beautiful self  with you. So if you haven't heard her on your Naija stations before please let me introduce you to the talented singer/song writer on DBK.

 

Pictures sent with love from Siraj Nuri

I leave you with one of my favorites songs from the album Land

HAIR ACCESSORIES BY 'MIDE

 These beautiful accessories were created by an Engineer. Hm! my Naija youths work no dey no be excuse o

Prices begin from N1,500 and above. For more visit Crafts by 'Mide or like  by 'Mide on facebook.

Product Find: Screwy Hair Butter

Screwy Hair Butter is handmade from all-natural ingredients (no preservatives no chemicals).

INGREDIENTS

•  Raw/unprocessed Shea butter
•  Homemade Coconut oil
• Extra Virgin Olive oil 
• 100% Vegetable glycerin 
• and essential oils ( I bought the one with lavender oil. Click here to read on its benefits )

This week, my Mother washed her hair and did not apply any oil after washing.The following day her hair was so dry! To soften her hair I used a spray bottle to lightly apply water to her hair and then we applied Screwy Hair Butter to sections, and braided it. The next day her hair was very  soft and manageable.  What I love most about this product is that it does not leave my hair heavy. I will be doing a review on this product some weeks from now.

Meanwhile you can contact Screwy Haired Girl  here to make your orders.

Oste Accessories by Miss Fizzy

 Sorry but this is the only picture I have of Miss Fizz wearing that beautiful hair accessory. 

My gift from Miss Fizz

 Nike's adorable son thought it will look beautiful on my hair :) Love it! Thanks Miss Fizz!

Below are pictures of my little sister trying on my gift. She refused to give them back.When  I told her it was a gift  she went on to show me a dress she had with the same pattern to change my mind...he^he N-O

                                I got the ankara earrings for N500

 For more information on how to get yours visit LITK

Or you could reach Miss Fizzy at missfizz87@leaveinthekinks.com or  call +2347084070692.She'll love to hear from you.

Product Find: Natural Nigerian

customers...

Hmm...what are they talking about?

Below is a list of available products and their prices. 

Herbs

• Horsetail Powder   (0.5lb/227g) ____________________ 1,500

• Nettle Leaf (Organic)     (0.5lb/227g) ____________________ 2,000

Oils

• Hemp Seed Oil (8oz/237ml) ____________________ 2,100

• Flax Seed Oil (8oz/237ml) ____________________ 1,600

Soaps

• Pure Castille Soap

o Tea Tree  (12oz/354ml) ___________________ 1,800

o Peppermint  (12oz/354ml) ___________________ 1,800

o Lavender  (12oz/354ml) ___________________ 1,800

o Almond   (12oz/354ml) ___________________ 1,800

Clays

• Bentonite Clay (0.5lb/227g) ____________________ 1,700

• Rhassoul Clay (Micronized) (0.5lb/227g) ____________________ 2,200

Essential Oils (not recommended for pregnant women or children)

• Holy Basil (Tulsi)   (0.5oz/15ml) ____________________ 1,700

• Carrot Seed   (0.5oz/15ml) ____________________ 2,000

• Tea Tree   (0.5oz/15ml) ____________________ 1,550

• Rosemary (not suitable for hypertensive individuals) (0.5oz/15ml) __________ 1,750

• Lavender   (0.5oz/15ml) ____________________ 2,000

Others

• Organic Aloe Vera    (8oz/237ml) ____________________ 1,400

• Flax Seeds   (0.5lb/227g) ____________________ 1,600

• Vegetable Glycerine  (4oz/118ml)  ____________________ 1,200

• Organic Apple Cider Vinegar  (8oz/237ml) ____________________ 1,200

• Tom s of Maine  Beautiful Earth Deodorant Stick (Aluminum Free) 2.25oz ____ 1,450 '

• Tom s of Maine  Deodorant Stick Unscented (Aluminum  Free) 2.25oz _______ 1,450 '

Tools

• Huetiful Portable Hair Steamer with Facial Attachment __________ 33,000

• 8oz/237ml Spray bottle with trigger sprayer __________________ 650

Book

• The Science of Black Hair by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy ___________ 7,700

For information on how to get yours visit Natural Nigerian here. And if you are wondering how these ingredients/tools will benefit you or how to use them, please send a mail to naturalnigerian@gmail.com with your questions.

Pictures From CCC (The Birthday Edition: Meet up Lagos)

Don't you wish this was your crib?

Actress Kate Henshaw stopped by!

 The best sales man in Nigeria...

Miss Fizz (red kaftan)

Mr.Tee thought it would be cool to show me just how short I really am:)

Nibi finally taking a break

I had a lot of fun and  learnt a lot from Nibi and Miss Fizz. The next post will be dedicated to the vendors. There were a lot of affordable products and accessories at the meet up. Stay tuned for pics.and information.