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A big thank you to Lynn Hirschberg who made me feel soooooo comfortable during the @wmag SCREEN TESTS interview that I spilled some embarrassing stories 🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂 Full moments available on W and YouTube 🤪🥳

August 26, 2021

Look at me looking like I know what’s going on 😂🤣😂 This was an absolutely amazing and unforgettable day! Was surrounded by great and talented people with goooorgeooooous clothes! Check out @wmag for the link to the article. I’ll also put it on my Twitter 💛 Photographed by @campbelladdy Editor in Chief: @saramoonves Styling: @jessswill Story: @untitledprojectile Hair: @lacyredway Makeup: @raisaflowers Manicure: @erihandanail Set Design: @mila_ty Production: @lolaproduction W VOLUME FOUR 2021, THE POP ISSUE

August 26, 2021

COVERED on @wmag 🥰🥳 Photographed by @campbelladdy Editor in Chief: @saramoonves Styling: @jessswill Story: @untitledprojectile Hair: @lacyredway Makeup: @raisaflowers Manicure: @erihandanail Set Design: @mila_ty Production: @lolaproduction W VOLUME FOUR 2021, THE POP ISSUE

August 26, 2021

This was a fun one 🤗 Spent some time with @wmag recreating one of my favorite characters from a show I absolutely love. Thank you @amazonprimevideo for giving us EMMY NOMINATED @theboystv 🥰 as you can see, I’m a little obsessed 😂🤣😂😜🤪 Makeup: @fionastiles Hair: @sharifposton Photographer: @drewescriva

August 18, 2021

Some BTS from the @wmag shoot that had me feeling like the badassest badass of all time 💪🏾😎 Thank you to everyone involved ❤️ @amazonprimevideo @theboystv SALUTE to you Makeup: @fionastiles Hair: @sharifposton

August 18, 2021

Today 💚💛🧡 for #UndergroundRailroad Makeup: @rebekahaladdin Hair: @sharifposton Styled by: @waymanandmicah

August 13, 2021

It’s the little things … 🌞 (Not used to waking up and being prettified anymore. Hobo is my default look) Styled by @waymanandmicah in @stellajean_sj_

August 13, 2021

#RespectMovie premiere 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Outfit and bag: @dior Makeup: @camaraaunique Hair: @tiffdoeshair Jewelry: @melindamaria_jewelry (Last two frames are hair, makeup and jewelry flexes💪🏾🥵)

August 10, 2021

As found in @backstagecast Last slide: new wallpaper for the next 50,657 years 🥰 Written by: @cornbreadsays Photographer: @glaskewii Stylist: @waymanandmicah Hair: @marciahamilton Makeup: @fionastiles

July 28, 2021

Gotta make sure the ground transportation stays klean 👌🏾🤌🏾🤞🏾😎

July 25, 2021

Amidst everything that is happening I had a thought: Do you remember when you were this young? What were your struggles? What dreams did you dream? How do we ensure that the young ones are protected, cared for and supported in order to preserve their bright futures? Spare a thought for the little ones who are so often overlooked. For the ones whose hearts and minds are without limits. Especially now. To those who have so generously donated to the three charities I identified for my birthday, I say thank you. I have received such great feedback from those who have received your generosity (@ctaop @doorofhopesa @savethechildrensouthafrica). To those who have not been able to, I encourage you to give where you can to help the children and youth of our beloved country. It need not only be money but it can also be your time, books, service, whatever that you are able to do. Remember: there is no deed too little that it cannot make an impact. Had it not been for my grandmother and everyone else who was generous towards me along my journey we would not be here saying "Our dreams are valid." Thank you for your time and continued support. Blessings to you all. I am because you are.

July 18, 2021

30s Intro • A Miami Summer Summary I’ve never been a “big birthday” person. The biggest birthday situation I’ve had was in 2018 at the age of 27 and it was with a close group of friends who will possibly be the wedding guests if that ever happens 🤣😂🤣 anyway, I hosted that birthday because something in me had told me that it would be a while before I’d be able to share my birthday with my loved ones again. Alas, 2019 I was in Savannah, GA for my birthday preparing for Cora. In 2020 we were all locked down for my birthday but I was grateful to be with my sister and niece. Cut to 2021 where the plan was to do either Paris and Spain with a detour to Ibiza or Hawaii all with the 2017 crew and new friends however the Covid travel bans said “not on my watch”. It was never part of the plan to experience those places without my people so I had to come up with a new plan… Another thing about me: my grandmother and mother live on in my heart and the back of my mind. I have never felt like “oh, it would’ve been nice to have them here” on any of my birthdays but dzaaaang, I felt it this year. It’s 30 man… I felt like it would’ve been really nice for them to see how far I’ve come WITH THEM. To top it off, even my sister @noma.mbedu couldn’t celebrate the day with me. But issokay, we’ll make up for it somehow. This is just the beginning of a new and amazing chapter. I’m grateful for new friends who have quickly turned into fam-bam. I’m grateful for the ability to create new memories and experience a new life. It’s a luxury afforded only to a few and I see God’s hand in every step I take. The few images I have here are only a glimpse of what went down. I’m saving the really good (embarrassing) ones for the slideshow at my 50th birthday 🤪 In the meantime, we start planning for my 35th birthday 💀 (yes, we’ll probably have hair that matches our bikinis again re: frame 8🤣🤪🥳) Also, I left my packing to the very last minute🙈 and @thealist.us came through for me 🥰 thank you!

July 16, 2021