WHY SPF IS NOT OPTIONAL: THE SUNSCREEN CONVERSATION BLACK AND BROWN SKIN NEEDS TO HAVE

For years, the beauty industry told a very simple story: sunscreen is for pale skin. If you were Black, brown, or melanin-rich, you probably heard some version of “you do not burn” or “you do not need it.” We need to retire that myth. Melanin does offer some natural protection. It is estimated to give the equivalent of SPF 13. That is not nothing, but … Continue reading WHY SPF IS NOT OPTIONAL: THE SUNSCREEN CONVERSATION BLACK AND BROWN SKIN NEEDS TO HAVE

AFRICA NOW AT GALERIES LAFAYETTE: THE PARIS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED THIS JULY

If your Paris itinerary this summer already includes the Louvre, a Seine sunset, and a reservation at Septime, allow us to add one more essential: Africa Now at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. Running through July 8th on the third floor of the Coupole, this is not another souvenir stop. It is a tightly edited pop-up of 11 designers who are currently shaping what African luxury looks … Continue reading AFRICA NOW AT GALERIES LAFAYETTE: THE PARIS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED THIS JULY

Chef Lorna : The Voice Behind the Apron at Onomo Hotels

Executive Chef at Onomo Hotels, Lorna Boboua do Sacramento uses her platform to champion authenticity. Her kitchen philosophy: consistency, rigor, and staying true to oneself. In African hospitality, some names carry weight before you’ve even tasted their food. Chef Lorna is one of them. As Executive Chef at Onomo Hotels, she appeared in April 2026 in the Les Mots d’Elles series by Fondation Sounga — … Continue reading Chef Lorna : The Voice Behind the Apron at Onomo Hotels

Champions’ League : PSG of Achraf Hakimi beats Arsenal in final and keeps their title

Last evening in Budapest, Hungary, French football club PSG won a second consecutive Champions’ League by beating Arsenal (1-1, 4-3 on penalty kicks). It is one more trophy for PSG in this competition, right after a win in 2025 against Inter Milan (5-0). Paris can celebrate. The game did not start well for the Parisians. Barely a couple of minutes after the first whistle blow … Continue reading Champions’ League : PSG of Achraf Hakimi beats Arsenal in final and keeps their title

Ousmane Sonko is not the Prime Minister of Senegal any more

According to Abdoulaye Wade, former Senegalese president (2000-2012) about to reach 100 years old (!) on May 29, Ousmane Sonko should have watched his words about his ambitions to be the next Senegalese president. It is too late now. Last Friday in the evening, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was laid off by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The outcome seemed unavoidable after months of tensions … Continue reading Ousmane Sonko is not the Prime Minister of Senegal any more

UEFA Champions’ League : Achraf Hakimi in final with PSG (again)

This is a premiere for PSG, and a premiere for Moroccan football player Achraf Hakimi as well. Last Wednesday in semifinal of the Champions’ League, French football club PSG qualified for their second consecutive final of the most prestigious football competition in Europe. The draw (1-1) obtained in Munich by the teammates of Ousmane Dembélé was enough after the victory (5-4) in the first leg. … Continue reading UEFA Champions’ League : Achraf Hakimi in final with PSG (again)

Bullied on social networks: what can you do?

Nowadays, most companies and private individuals cannot live without social networks: advertising, promotion, visibility, image and notoriety, that is to say money, are making it essential to create one’s page and talk about one’s life, services and products. Whether you are setting up this page for your own sake or for a company’s purpose, the bullying issue is never far away. What can you do … Continue reading Bullied on social networks: what can you do?

Tough season for Giannis in Milwaukee, the ultimate one in Wisconsin ?

Times are getting hard for the Milwaukee Bucks in this 2025/2026 NBA season. The 2021 NBA champion is currently ranking 11th in the Eastern Conference with a worrying victory rate which is barely reaching 40% (27 victories and 39 defeats). Far away from the last years’ performances, the Wisconsin franchise is not expecting a lot in 2026. A last chapter for the Greek Freak before … Continue reading Tough season for Giannis in Milwaukee, the ultimate one in Wisconsin ?

How do you handle management and working as part of a team ?

If you are working in a company as a salaryman, you probably have to follow the rules and instructions of a manager. Perhaps you are part of a big team too. Working in a firm and abiding by the law of one’s hierarchy is a concept that is not always easy to cope with, especially if you value independence and freedom. How do you handle … Continue reading How do you handle management and working as part of a team ?

Unlocking Radiance: Toki Bona’s New Face Cream

Toki Bona’s new face cream is a game-changer. We fell in love with their face cleanser, and this latest offering is just as impressive. It’s like a drink of water for your skin – rich, nourishing, and instantly soothing. The formula’s infused with baobab and hibiscus extracts, all working together to repair and protect your skin’s natural barrier. It’s like giving your skin a big … Continue reading Unlocking Radiance: Toki Bona’s New Face Cream