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Join Me in Harlem on December 19th!

Posted by 'Funlayo on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Events 

Happy Monday! I pray you've all been doing exceptionally well. I know that calendars fill up fast around the holidays, so I'd like to invite those of you in New York and surrounding areas to save the date for this fantastic event co-sponsored by ZEYBRAH and the Orisa Community Development Corporation -- two organizations working for positive change and community empowerment. There will be drumming, dancing, an African marketplace and more -- all FREE! The event will also feature a keynote a...

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Join Me at the NY African Film Fesitval on Saturday!

Posted by 'Funlayo on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, In : Events 


Alaafia! Summer storms are brewing today in New York, but the forecast for Saturday is sunny and mild which is perfect for the African Film Festival! The Festival was established in 1990 and it's grown bigger and better every year since. With events taking place in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and on the lovely Governor's Island, there's plenty of opportunity to join in the festivities!

This Saturday is the Festival's Family Day which will take place on Governor's Island from ...


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Help Me Help Somone this Holy-day Season

Posted by 'Funlayo on Saturday, December 19, 2009, In : Inspiration 


My Ghanaian brother, John, and me in Elmina, Ghana -- 2005


I pray this day finds you all well and bright as we move further into this season of endings, beginnings and much reflection. I have been extremely introspective over the past few weeks and one of the things that continually comes into my mind is the thought of all those who are less fortunate than myself. At this time of year, many tend to increase their charitable giving – both temporal and monetary – and, while it is a wonde...


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Spotlight! on Funlayo Alabi

Posted by 'Funlayo on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, In : Spotlight 


Funlayo Alabi is a woman on the move!  Aside from sharing a name, we also share the drive to spread positivity and help people improve themselves; she expresses hers through her Maryland-based company, Shea Radiance, which sells all natural shea butter products and helps African women in the process. The mission of Shea Radiance is to “create beautiful body care products from ingredients that come from renewable and sustainable sources in Africa.” Funlayo and her company – which she an...


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