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 Above quote by my mom. One of many captions she writes under her photos. -- xx Oroma

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that my team and I put up to get a better idea of who our readers were, I got that people are inspired by and moved by Pop'Africana. Some frankly thought that I make it all about me.Some gave great suggestions( which I plan to apply by the way). Many had questions if for example Pop'Africana in print was completely axed. All seem to want Pop'Africana to be in print and published believe it or

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 It's somewhere in Port Harcourt, driving to Rumuodara, eating a fruit in season and learning how to be one with the land again.  -- xx Oroma My Twitter |&| Facebook

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#hey

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Music: Yori Yori by Bracket

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Thought I'd never see you again and those blood red and amber undertones of yours It is truly incredible what beauty you are from atop.

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1. Cellphone covers 2. Clear Shoes 3. Karen Walker Glasses

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Never felt so exposed.

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Photographs: Poalo Simi, whom I want to thank personally for documenting this experience for me. Thank you. -- xx Oroma My Twitter |&| Facebook

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Hi Everyone, if you're following me on twitter then you know that I'm in Milan for the first time...in fact this is my very first time in Europe. How exciting is it that this first time is on a special request by Alberta Ferretti to walk in a runway show for charity.  Strangely enough, it really does seem that Alberta Ferretti and I were meant to cross paths (and if this is so then perhaps,

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Music: Love Thing by Stevo/Dilla Tribute

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...but why would he stop? He knows we both enjoy what it does to me.

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1. The State of things in Nigeria.

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A self Portrait. -- xx Oroma My Twitter |&| Facebook

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....a letter that said the words in quotes below reminded the sender of me. And ofcourse I immediately thought...oh how sweet and thoughtful but I'm not big on compliments you see, it's a bit weird for me. It makes me extremely shy and instantly blocks my brain. Instead of saying thank you, you are very kind, words escape my lips and I'm immediately paralyzed. They only explanation I have for

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Click here to see why And here for a story in the New York Time by Cathy Horyn. Ph. Ed Alcock for the NYT.

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Some people work hard to get ‘it’ Some get ‘it’ given to them, others sleep their way to ‘it’ fight for ‘it’, cry at night about ‘it’ Many are heartbroken by ‘it’ yet there’s always a longing, an unquenchable thirst for ‘it’ and at some point, what would it matter how you get ‘it’? and who has ever really told you how they got ‘it’? -- xx Oroma My Twitter |&| Facebook

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What's the hassle all about? -- xx Oroma My Twitter |&| Facebook

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It is the very desire of any girl who dreams to be. In fact, there is no one you admire or idolize that isn’t living a mother’s prayer.

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-- xx Oroma My Twitter |&| Facebook

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It's usually red or red-orange. -- xx Oroma My Twitter |&| Facebook

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................ that rare, bashful, fascinating, poignant, overpowering feeling that's also lustful and erotic and yet so innocent and frail. That feeling that scares you, dominates you and ties a hard knot in your stomach. A feeling that will have you counting time, crying aimlessly and re-imaging what love should mean to you. Have you? Watch 'The Lover' You'll know. The last song;

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xx Oroma My Twitter |&| Facebook

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Here's what was written "As the editor of Pop’Africana, Nigerian-born Oroma Elewa brings the vibrant cultures and styles of Africa to an international audience. “Natural tastemaker” only begins to describe Elewa’s élan (she founded Pop’Africana with no publishing experience); her independent voice and sleek ensembles make this newcomer seem like a seasoned professional. She is often inspired by

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It is the very desire of any girl who dares to dream or dreams to be. In fact, there is absolutely no woman that you admire or idolize that isn’t living her mother’s prayers. --- xx Oroma Twitter |&| Facebook

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More photos (here) xx Oroma Twitter |&| Facebook

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xx Oroma Twitter |&| Facebook

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xx Oroma Twitter |&| Facebook

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