My online talk show ‘NNEKA’ launched one year ago today. It was such a weird day filled with all the feels. I was so anxious but I also remember shedding tears of gratitude. When I think about the show I feel very proud about what my team and I created…from nothing! It literally came together in 2 months! I finally decided to just do it in February of 2017 then I put my head down and went forward seeking the people and resources needed to make my dream a reality. Continue Reading…
New Episodes of my Caribbean Talkshow “NNEKA” return this week. For the next couple of days I’ll be dropping teases and hints of what’s to come. Continue Reading…
One year has zipped by so quickly. I really wanted to do more to mark this milestone but I’ve been a bit blocked creatively. Also I’m in a mad rush to get new episodes of my talk show out by the end of the year! That’s why you haven’t seen many new videos from me. But I’m working through it. Continue Reading…
Can we talk about how excited I am for Caribbean Tales Film Festival?! They planning to shut tings down this year…literally!! Continue Reading…
My father Walter Elliott travelled to Montreal in 1967, he came as part of a contingent from Trinidad and Tobago during Canada’s centennial year. The year carnival came to Canada. He was a dancer and moved here a year later for good on his own. Even though he was a dancer and actor, his real passion was art…particularly the art of carnival. Continue Reading…
Model Nadelle Lewis has a deep love for mas and Caribbean culture, and for the past three years she has been encouraging full figured women to register and play mas. The #EveryBodyPlayAhMas movement helps to boost confidence and reminds women that their body shape doesn’t have to get in the way of anything they want to do. Continue Reading…
Razor B is an international danceall artist with hits like “Hot Up,” ” Bruk Back” and “Happy Moment.” I’m currently obsessed with his new song “Don’t Stop it.”
On this episode of NNEKA, I chat with the founders of Island Fitness Retreats and women only island getaways. Find out how you can go to Barbados or Colombia with your girls! Continue Reading…
Toronto Caribbean Carnival aka Caribana is right around the corner. Soca parties and various events are already in full swing. Having grown up with a dad who designs carnival costumes, I’m a carnival baby in every sense of the word. It’s a big part of who I am. This the first year in a long time that I have the freedom to actually enjoy a full Toronto carnival. But with that being said…what the hell am I gonna wear?!! I put together some options. Let me know what you think. Continue Reading…
On this episode of NNEKA, I give you some cocktail inspiration for your next summer party. Continue Reading…
