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If It Is Of Faith, It Will Be Tried (Wedding Planning PT 7)

Towards the tail end of last year I was in Kaduna Nigeria where I met a father of the faith. As I shared with him about my upcoming wedding plans etc, he told me, “always remember, if it is of faith, it will be tried. The word of God is tried as silver passes through the fire seven times (Psalm 12:6). He said what do you do when the word is being tried? You stand kempe. No retreat, no surrender.…

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Angel Members Lore Dump

Maya was born in Georgetown, Guyana. While she wasn't necessarily rich, she was well off and grew up comfortably. Marlon and Tamera Harrison, her parents, were both educators; a piano teacher and university professor respectively.

Maya Harrison

She loved music from a young age. Maya began teaching herself how to play various instruments, starting with the piano, and to sing. Then she began writing and composing her own music. The next instruments she taught herself to play were the guitar, violin, and flute. She joined her school's orchestra while continuing to be a pianist. By the time she reached high school, she was considered a prodigy.

Inspired by Donna Knightley to pursue music as a career, Maya started as a backup vocalist for various singers. She also did competitive piano and posted videos of herself singing covers of her favorite songs on the Internet.

Stellaluna Ricci

Stellaluna was born in Florence, Italy to wealthy parents Kwame and Eniola Ricci, a former footballer (soccer player) turned entrepreneur and music producer. Her father is of mixed Italian and Ghanaian descent while her mother is Nigerian. Her and her sister Sole were raised to be debutants.

As such, Stellaluna grew up to have a number of skills including ballet, equestrianism, and most importantly: singing. The last one was her most favorite. Her original dream was to be an opera singer. She started singing with her church's choir before moving on to local singing competitions. Stellaluna also sang for commercials and advertisements.

She began writing her own songs, hoping to perform them one day.

Audrey Laurens-MacDonald

Audrey was born in Queen's. Gillian worked as a plumber and her mom Ke'Ana worked at a deli.

Before she became a singer, Audrey wanted to be a rapper. She started rapping at 12 and performed at school talent shows, amateur nights at local music venues, and other places. She based her style off of characteristics of drill and battle rap as well as elements of hip hop.

In high school, her and few friends formed a music group called FFF (Fierce, Fabulous, Famous) under the name OG Audrey. However, she needed to learn how to sing since it was going to be a pop group. She got singing lessons from her school's music teacher. Audrey left FFF shortly before becoming a member of Angel.

Kamala was born in Bombay, India as the middle child of four girls. Her father Darshan was a chef and her mother Ishani was currently working as an accountant.

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She kept her love of music hidden because she thought her parents wouldn't approve. She was mostly fascinated by electronic and synth. Part of her free time was spent watching videos on how to play the keyboard. Kamala used some money she got from relatives to secretly buy a keyboard (which is the one she still uses to this day) to practice.

Kamala's musical talents were eventually discovered when she played at one of her cousin's weddings. Everyone was shocked but enjoyed her performance. She confessed to her parents that she wanted to be a musician and that she hid this from them because she thought they wouldn't approve. Her mom said it was fine as long as she got to be in charge of her finances.

Shauna Black Crow

Shauna was born in McAllen, Texas to singers John Black Crow and Maria Sofia Black Crow.

She was a member of the Black Crow Family Band, consisting of her, her siblings, parents, and a few aunts and uncles on her father's side. Essentially she was a child star before she was a child star. Shauna played the guitar with her older sister Dove and brother Eddie. She stayed with the band for a long time until she joined Angel. In high school, she joined her school's mariachi band to expand her musical range.

Being a big star based on her own merits and talents was always her dream. She grew frustrated with her and her siblings being known as just John or Maria Sofia Black Crow's children and vowed to become a big star.

Tsubaki Chisaka

Tsubaki was born in Kumamoto, Japan. Their parents, Hachiro and Toyoko, were members of the Catholic church. Hachiro worked in finance (red flag) while Toyoko was a stay at home mother.

Unlike the others, Tsubaki didn't consider music as their career choice. In fact, it started out as just a hobby to them. They sang in the choir for a bit before Toyoko pulled them out. They didn't really like the music they had to listen to, especially in the years leading up to their parents' divorce and their own pessimistic feelings towards the church. But because worldly music was banned in their home and they weren't allowed to have their phone outside of school or errands (another red flag), they didn't have any access to other types of music.

Tsubaki discovered grunge music through an American cousin (who was also in a band stay with me here I'm slowly building the celebrity world) who also taught them how to play the bass guitar. They were taken to their first garage concert after Toyoko and Hachiro sent them to stay with an aunt for the summer. Another thing they were exposed to was queer culture.

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I’m planning my trad wedding and white wedding and I’m stressed to the highest capacity. Any Any helpful Tips? Being west African is not for the weak lol. Even considering not getting married traditionally (Nigerian wedding) and just doing my white wedding. I think you mentioned being Ghanaian or your fiancé being Ghanaian are you planning for both ? My family definitely has so many opinions and I’m so over it especially when talking about bride price girl I’m about to elope 😂

Hi Sissy Pooh! And Happy New Year!

How soon is the wedding? And yes, my fiancé is Ghanaian and I am Haitian, and we've definitely dealt with the outside opinions on both sides of our soon to be married family.

But honestly........

Real tea.....

You and him have to stand your ground. I know with foreign cultures, parents and other families feel like they are entitled to try to persuade you to do things how they would have done it - or should do it. But y'all are adults.

But you're right. It can be stressful. And not just because planning a wedding is stressful but I'm pretty sure you both love your families and would love to find some type of resolution where everyone is happy and no one feels disrespected or disregarded in anyway.

I'd start with sitting the people who are stressing you out down - INDIVIDUALLY! People 40+ who always have an opinion act out even more in front of an audience. But sit them down and talk to them assertively, so they understand that this is your life, your wedding, and your marriage most importantly. But be respectful though because deep down, most of the dysfunction and drama comes from a place of love. Our parents, aunties and uncles come from the time where their parents dictated every aspect of their life, even into their adulthood. They are just displaying learned behaviors. We're the ones that God has chosen to unlearn and heal for the future generations to come.

For example:

When I first started dating my fiancé, my mother wanted to dictate how we date, when she would meet him and his family and so on. It honestly got to a point where I had to distance myself from my mom because I felt like every time we talked, it was about how I should go about doing things in my relationship to cater to how she believed it should be. Fast forward to January of 2024, my fiancé and I had decided to move in together and I had to put on my big girl panties and let my mom know. This is where I bring respect into the mix. I had to inform my mother that I was moving in with my fiancé because 1) I was moving to another state and 2) she's my mother and deserves to know of my whereabouts for safety reasons. So instead of taking it as "swallowing my pride" it was more of showing my mom that I am an adult who is going to make decisions that she may not agree with, which is her prerogative, but I am going to proceed with my plans - and that was a statement where there was a period at the end and not a question mark. Meaning I respect you enough to inform you of my decision, but my decision needs to be respected and this is not up for debate. And it wasn't. She definitely didn't agree, but I believe the tone of the conversation showed that I was serious and my decision was final. I also believe the reason there wasn't so much back and forth in the discussion was she didn't have an audience to perform for. I know that sounds crazy but it's true - they love to bring all of the dramatics when there's more eyes and ears.

Honestly Sissy Pooh, you and your fiancé need to sit down together and decide what you want concretely. After that, the people you feel you owe an explanation to (I would cap it at parents if feasible), talk to them individually with respect but assertively. Again, when you marry this man, you go to bed with him at night, not anyone else. If there are things you both want to do or choose not to do, it's no ones job to interfere with it because it will be your marriage, not there's.

But, you'll be fine and I pray the grace of God finds you and your fiancé to make the right decisions needed to go into your marriage.

And remember, keep God in the loop. Marriage is between you, your husband and our creator.

With love,

Sarah Chanel

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NoveList Reading Challenge: December

Read a collection of short stories or essays by a non-American author!

Bliss Montage by Ling Ma

What happens when fantasy tears through the screen of the everyday to wake us up? Could that waking be our end?

In Bliss Montage, Ling Ma brings us eight wildly different tales of people making their way through the madness and reality of our collective delusions: love and loneliness, connection and possession, friendship, motherhood, the idea of home. From a woman who lives in a house with all of her ex-boyfriends, to a toxic friendship built around a drug that makes you invisible, to an ancient ritual that might heal you of anything if you bury yourself alive, these and other scenarios reveal that the outlandish and the everyday are shockingly, deceptively, heartbreakingly similar.

Illuminations by Alan Moore

In his first-ever short story collection, which spans forty years of work, Alan Moore presents a series of wildly different and equally unforgettable characters who discover - and in some cases even make and unmake - the various uncharted parts of existence.

In "A Hypothetical Lizard," two concubines in a brothel of fantastical specialists fall in love with tragic ramifications. In "Not Even Legend," a paranormal study group is infiltrated by one of the otherworldly beings they seek to investigate. In "Illuminations," a nostalgic older man decides to visit a seaside resort from his youth and finds the past all too close at hand. And in the monumental novella "What We Can Know About Thunderman," which charts the surreal and Kafkaesque history of the comics industry's major players over the last seventy-five years, Moore reveals the dark, beating heart of the superhero business.

From ghosts and otherworldly creatures to theoretical Boltzmann brains fashioning the universe at the big bang, Illuminations is exactly that - a series of bright, startling tales from a contemporary legend that reveal the full power of imagination and magic.

Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata

With Life Ceremony, the incomparable Sayaka Murata is back with her first collection of short stories ever to be translated into English. In Japan, Murata is particularly admired for her short stories, which are sometimes sweet, sometimes shocking, and always imbued with an otherworldly imagination and uncanniness.

In these twelve stories, Murata mixes an unusual cocktail of humor and horror to portray both the loners and outcasts as well as turning the norms and traditions of society on their head to better question them. Whether the stories take place in modern-day Japan, the future, or an alternate reality is left to the reader’s interpretation, as the characters often seem strange in their normality in a frighteningly abnormal world. In “A First-Rate Material”, Nana and Naoki are happily engaged, but Naoki can’t stand the conventional use of deceased people’s bodies for clothing, accessories, and furniture, and a disagreement around this threatens to derail their perfect wedding day. “Lovers on the Breeze” is told from the perspective of a curtain in a child’s bedroom that jealously watches the young girl Naoko as she has her first kiss with a boy from her class and does its best to stop her. “Eating the City” explores the strange norms around food and foraging, while “Hatchling” closes the collection with an extraordinary depiction of the fractured personality of someone who tries too hard to fit in.

In these strange and wonderful stories of family and friendship, sex and intimacy, belonging and individuality, Murata asks above all what it means to be a human in our world and offers answers that surprise and linger.

Love in Color by Bolu Babalola

A high-born Nigerian goddess, who has been beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover, longs to be truly seen.

A young businesswoman attempts a great leap in her company, and an even greater one in her love life.

A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether she should uphold her family’s politics or be true to her heart.

In her debut collection, internationally acclaimed writer Bolu Babalola retells the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology with incredible new detail and vivacity. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from long-erased places.

With an eye towards decolonizing tropes inherent in our favorite tales of love, Babalola has created captivating stories that traverse across perspectives, continents, and genres.

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History of African Fabric Print

African prints are also known as Ankara prints or Dutch wax prints. It is a vibrant and unique fabric that has captured the world's imagination. striking colors intricate patterns And its rich history makes it a symbol of African culture. And it's a popular choice for fashion lovers everywhere...

This complete guide delves into the world of African prints. Explore the origins cultural significance Various designs and modern applications Whether you are a seasoned fashionista or just curious about this lovely fabric. African prints will provide valuable insights and inspiration.

A Journey Through History: The Origins of Printing in Africa

The story of printing in Africa begins with the arrival of European traders on the African continent in the 17th century. Europeans initially imported Indian and other textiles. from India and Europe for trade with African communities. Early textiles These are often hand painted or printed with floral and geometric patterns.

But in the mid-19th century, a new technology emerged that revolutionized the African textile world. Dutch textile manufacturers developed a technique called wax-resist dyeing. This allows for the creation of complex multi-colored patterns on cotton fabric. This technique involves applying hot wax to the fabric to prevent dye penetration. Once dyed The wax will be removed. Revealing the vibrant patterns that are unique to contemporary African prints.

Cultural significance: More than clothing

African prints have transcended their visual appeal and continue to hold deep cultural significance across the continent. It serves as a powerful symbol of identity, heritage and tradition. Different colors, patterns and patterns often have specific meanings in different African cultures.

Traditionally, African print has been used to create a wide variety of clothing, from everyday put on to ceremonial apparel. It's worn for the duration of weddings, funerals, spiritual ceremonies, and cultural festivals. Wearing African print is a manner to connect with one's background and express cultural pride.

A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Designs

The global of African print is a vibrant electricity  of colours and styles. Here's a glimpse into the various design landscape:

 Colors: African prints are famend for their formidable and saturated colorings. From fiery reds and  yellows to deep blues and emerald veggies, the color palette is as diverse because the continent itself.

Patterns: The layout vocabulary of African print is wealthy and wide varitey of colours. Common motifs encompass geometric shapes like squares, triangles, and stripes, as well as more natural paperwork like leaves, flora, and animals. Some famous styles consist of:

kaftan cloth: Characterized by means of a stripped or checkered sample achieved thru a dust-dyeing method.

Kente fabric: A Ghanaian material acknowledged for its difficult geometric patterns woven in colourful hues, frequently signifying social repute or lineage.

 Khanga cloth : A Nigerian indigo-dyed material providing geometric patterns created via resist dyeing strategies.

Ankara  material: A wellknown term for industrially produced African print fabrics with a wide type of styles and colorations.

Modern Applications: Beyond Traditional Wear

Today, African print has transcended its traditional roots to emerge as a global fashion phenomenon. Designers global are incorporating African prints into their collections, creating everything from chic dresses and contemporary separates to assertion accessories and homeware.

The diversity of African typography allows it to be used in a variety of modern applications:

 Fashion: African prints are a popular choice for everyday wear, formal wear, and even sportswear. Dresses, shirts, socks, tank tops, jackets, and accessories are adorned with African prints. together It adds a touch of culture and lively personality to any outfit.

Artigos para casa: African prints can be used to create impressive home decor elements such as pillows, blankets, tablecloths and wall hangings. These works add color and cultural charm to living spaces.

 Art and Accessories: African prints are not limited to clothing and household items. Can be used to create art, bags, jewelry. and other special accessories To add a touch of interesting culture to everyday life.

The Future of Printing in Africa: Sustainable and Ethical Schools

This is because printing in Africa continues to be popular. The importance of sustainable practices has become universal. Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental and social impacts of their clothing stores.

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News Summary - Stonebwoy congratulates Davido and Chioma on their wedding

Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy congratulates Nigerian superstar Davido and Chioma on their lavish wedding ceremony, expressing his well-wishes and happiness for the couple. The long-time partners, known for their public relationship, will officially marry after almost a decade of dating and facing public scrutiny. This marks a new chapter in their lives together. Hub Ghana – we break all trending…

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Moses Bliss’ mum carries bride on her lap [Video]

At the traditional wedding ceremony of Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss to his Ghanaian bride, Marie Wiseborn, the spotlight shifted to the mother of the groom. She delightedly welcomed Marie into the family, embracing her with enthusiasm. Displaying affection, she even seated Marie on her lap and offered prayers for her in the presence of guests. Also Read: Ghanaian journalist ‘weeps’ over…

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Postpone The Wedding!! -Wedding Planning PT 8

Genesis 24:54-61 NKJV[54] And he and the men who were with him ate and drank and stayed all night. Then they arose in the morning, and he said, “Send me away to my master.” [55] But her brother and her mother said, “Let the young woman stay with us a few days, at least ten; after that she may go.” [56] And he said to them, “Do not hinder me, since the Lord has prospered my way; send me away so…

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Simple African Fashion Designs for Women

African fashion styles African fashion designs are one of the trending African stars that you can ever rock for your best programs, occasions, parties, and other important ceremonies. Fashion designs come in various forms and can be Ankara fashion designs.

I swearing fashion designs spell Plum fashion designs and many others African fashion styles is one of the superior functions across the globe without forgetting our lovely Nigerian fashion styles that we mostly call agbada or a sweetie lace."

We also have this type of Aso Ebi lace for numerals ceremonies like weddings wedding guests naming ceremonies and other lucrative and stupendous designs. Back then in the days, Nigerian is in a huge or great competition with a Ghanaians in fashion trend and related Fashion Styes including beauties.

Nigerians are known for bringing up the best of African fashion designs and styles in ASO Ebi styles. The Ghanaians are found of bringing the best in Ankara and Kente fashion styles. We thought our amazing function designs these two countries in Nigeria and Ghana are the top best hard-working African fashion countries and there is no doubt about it.

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Celebrate love and life like royalty!

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We have provided Janoi and Mandvo wedding ceremony photography service to the young, nice Indian couple in Croydon, South London, England. http://www.foreverlovewedding.com/ This bride's and groom's traditional ceremony was held in Lohana Community Complex PV Raichura Centre with their all family members, relatives and guests. The couple has attended praying, giving gifts and tributes to their god, elders and families. Every year we provide 8 to 10 traditional wedding photography and videography services to our couples except our other classic white western style weddings and Chinese style weddings we provide on average. https://www.facebook.com/LondonandUKWeddingPhotographerandVideographer These traditional weddings are mainly Indian, Panjabi, Sikh, South Indian, etc.. or Nigerian, Ghanaian type of african style weddings. We also attend other pre-wedding celebrations including Mandvo, Mehndi and Janoi for Asian cultural weddings and Engagement party for African culture. They all have different types of celebrations and cultures, but they are all colourful and vibrant. Families are normally the main theme in these celebrations, normally with a lot of different parts in one event. We appreciate all these colourful, beautiful weddings with one of a kind dresses and suits which couples and families have spent so much effort to make them. We wish them a happy married life ever after. Thank you #LondonSikhweddings #LondonSikhwedding #LondonSikhweddingphotographer #LondonSikhweddingvideographer #LondonSikhweddingvideo #LondonSikhweddingvideos #LondonSikhweddingvideography #jainweddingvenue #jainweddingphotos #gurdwaratemplelondon #jainweddingphotographer #jainweddingphotography #londonasianweddingplanner #indianbrides #asianweddings #asianbrides #asiancouple #weddingphotos #weddingphoto #asianbride #hennatattoos #ukindianwedding #londonindians #londonhennaengagement #londonasianweddingphotographer #londonweddings #londonweddingphotographer #londonweddingvideographer #asianweddings #hennaphotographer #londonhenna (at Southall, London UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmxQ85sPIZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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News Summary - Stonebwoy congratulates Davido and Chioma on their wedding

Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy congratulated Nigerian superstar Davido and partner Chioma on their recent lavish wedding. In a heartfelt message on social media, Stonebwoy praised the couple’s union and expressed happiness for their milestone, as the duo officially tie the knot after a decade of dating and challenges in their relationship. Hub Ghana – we break all trending daily news as it…

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Traditional Bridesmaid

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The text is super hard to read (no thanks to the quality and font) so I figured I would caption it. It still doesn't have descriptions for the actual outfits because I couldn't do them justice, but it's a start. Not sure how legitimate this may be, but, yknow, it's kinda cool.

It's long, fyi.

Traditional Wedding Attire Around the World

This is just a sampling of the beautiful array of traditional wedding dresses and outfits from around the world, and within each culture, there's a great deal of diversity still!

Norwegian

The traditional costumes are called "bunad."

Japanese (Shinto)

The white kimono symbolizes purity, though the matching headpiece is meant to hide her "horns of jealousy."

The groom's family symbol is traditionally embroidered on his kimono.

Ukrainian (Hutsul)

Life is colorful and vibrant and your wedding garments should be too!

Kazakhstani

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Ghanaian

It's common nowadays for the bride to wear white while grooms where a colorful dashiki, but we like this traditional look better!

American Romani

These puffy gowns often come in bright neon colors.

Turkmen

The tinkling of beads and pendants is supposed to ward off evil spirits.

Hungarian (Matyo)

The whole town follows the couple in a processional.

Someone will likely steak the bride, and the young husband will need to steal her back.

Vietnamese

Women traditionally wear red, while grooms wear blue.

The woman's dress is called an ao dai.

Ultra-Orthodox Israeli

Rabbis and male family members wear hats called shtreumels and dance will the groom in front of the bride in a custom called the mitzvah tantz.

Moroccan (Berber)

Friends and relatives decorate the bride with henna designs.

Sri Lankan

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Eastern Orthodox (Serbian)

Crowns are an integral part of the ceremony, symbolizing the crown of martyrdom and their status as king and queen of their home.

Sometimes, the weddings crowns are either circlets or flower wreaths.

Yemenite Jewish

This traditional headdress wards off evil.

Nigerian (Yoruba)

Usually, the bride and groom wear the same color.

It's traditional for the bride to have beautiful makeup, a bead necklace, and an abebe, or hand fan.

Indonesian (Balinese)

These expensive gold headdresses transform the bride and groom into a god and goddess for a day.

Traditional Western

The trend of white dresses for brides started with Queen Victoria, who loved the color.

South Korean

Years ago, both men and women wore their hair in a long braid, but for their wedding day, it would be knotted atop their heads. This was eventually replaced with a modern headdress.

The hanbok is worn for several purposes, one's wedding being one of the most elaborate.

Bulgarian (Pomak)

The bride is caked with face paint by her female future in-laws and is not allowed to open her eyes until the couple is blessed.

Friends and family pin money to their clothes.

Indian

The grooms shoes will likely be stolen at one point during the ceremony and he will have to pay to get them back.

Intricate henna is drawn on the brides hands by friends and relatives.

Swedish (Saami)

Solver brooches are worn on the bride's silk shoulder scarf.

Scottish

The kilt of his clan is worn, and the bride is usually given a shawl with the same tartan, welcoming her into the groom's clan.

Macedonia

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Uzbek

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Chinese (Han)

Though many Chinese are westernizing their weddings, the traditional look is beautiful.

Red is good luck, as is gold, but white is bad luck, as it's the color associated with death.

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When Dorcas and Mark brought their Traditional Ghana-Nigerian Wedding Vibes to Lagos

When Dorcas and Mark brought their Traditional Ghana-Nigerian Wedding Vibes to Lagos

Philip, my good friend, informed me about his beautiful sister, Dorcas coming to Nigeria with her Ghanaian fiancé, Mark for their traditional wedding, and that I have been hired to cover the event. The realisation that the event was going to be about two lovers from different countries was something that really picked my interest. I saw two individuals who left their familiar origins, traverse…