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Bethonie Butler There’s a moment in the season five premiere of Insecure when Issa (series creator Issa Rae) talks to her younger self in a mirror, updating a still-in-braces Issa on what she will accomplish in the future and where her most significant relationships stand as she attends her 10-year college reunion. The scene is a variation of one that has played out multiple times across five seasons of the groundbreaking HBO dramedy. These mirror confessionals typically involve goofy, introspective raps, and “throwback” Issa doesn’t disappoint. “Let me see them teeth,” younger Issa says as grown-up Issa acts as hype-woman, flashing a virtually perfect grin. “Show me how you eat!” The scene marks a full-circle moment for Issa, who was perpetually underemployed in the show’s first few seasons and…
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, the celebrated singer and Barbadian ambassador, was conferred with the status of a national hero of the Republic of Barbados, which completed its withdrawal from under the British crown and abandoned the British monarch as its head of state on Tuesday. Rihanna’s designation took place at the inauguration ceremony of Barbados’ first president, Sandra Mason, who previously served as Governor-General. “Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty has given service to Barbados which has been exemplified by extraordinary achievement. May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honour to your nation,” Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley said during the ceremony, quoting Rihanna’s song, Diamonds. Rihanna is also an actress, fashion designer, and businesswoman. She was born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown. In September 2018, she was…
Actor Wilmer Valderrama hopes Encanto will be a future source of inspiration to his daughter. The actor, whose fiancée Amanda Pacheco gave birth to their first child Nakano this year, said he feels “emotional” about his new movie, which is set in Colombia, and thinks it will be lauded for its cultural impact in the future, reports aceshowbiz.com. He told Entertainment Tonight: “I keep going back to feeling emotional. When we watched the film you get hit back to back to back with heritage, history, sacrifice and the resilience of a family. “And I hope when she gets old enough to understand, this movie came at a crossroads of our cultures, for all the immigrants, to all the families of the world that all of us can relate to that…
The beauty industry has time and again been scrutinised for its effects on consumers and the environment – this can be during the manufacturing process or even the effect it has on the consumer’s thought processes. Now, as the world moves towards adopting Global Sustainability Goals, committing to a world that works with natural resources instead of against them, it’s only fair for each individual to be curious about making the right choices to make their beauty bag as consciously curated as possible. With multiple brands coming up with new standards of vegan and sustainable beauty, many consumers are left confused and doubting the authenticity of these claims. So here is a quick guide that can help you make the right choices: Vegan and cruelty-free labels Keeping true to the…
The festive season is here and, for many of us, this year is about entertaining in small groups at home. If you are hosting a party, wine is going to be an integral part of it. Master of Wine Sonal Holland has shared some simple wine etiquette tips that will help you out this festive season. Be generous As a host, there is always one general rule to follow, which helps you to never go wrong. Be generous with the wine you serve. Nothing is better than building great memories over a bottle of wine, so ensure you choose wisely and well. Experiment The festive season is a great time to experiment when hosting intimate gatherings! We all have our tried and tested wines, but why not expand your guest’s…
Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za Whisky is an extremely thoughtful gift for whisky novices, connoisseurs and collectors because of the craftsmanship that goes into its creation. The place of origin and earliest known history, known as the whisky’s provenance, also impacts the liquid itself and makes for an interesting story. Sexton Single Malt Sexton Irish Whiskey is rich in hue, approachable in taste and memorable in character. It is made from 100% Irish malted barley that is triple distilled in copper pot stills for smoothness. It is best enjoyed on the rocks. What makes it special? It has the perfect balance of dried fruits and subtle oak notes and a smooth, lingering finish. Sexton is consciously aged for four years in Oloroso sherry butts to achieve a depth of flavour from…
