Lydia's Weekly Lifestyle blog is for today's African girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things that may interest today's African girl.

This week's contributors: Lydia, Pépé Pépinière, Titi. This week's subjects: African Hairstyles Trends Report 2025. Kente-Inspired Accessories, Generation XYZ, who? Know your hubby better before you tie the knot, AI, artificial intelligence is not very intelligent, Bribery, corruption, fraud, money doubling, narcotics, prophets, scams, smuggling, stolen cars, visa fraud, whitewashing, and Greek salad at +233 Jazz Club and Grill Bar

African Hairstyles Trends Report 2025. Kente-Inspired Accessories: Kente cloth, a symbol of Ghanaian heritage, is now a popular hair accessory. Hair wraps, headbands, and extensions with Kente patterns are used to adorn braids and locs, blending cultural pride with high fashion. These accessories add colour, texture, and a regal touch to any hairstyle. Micro Twists & Mini Braid: The tiny twist and braid craze continues strong, with stylists creating intricate micro patterns that look almost like artwork. These styles are not only protective but also incredibly photogenic, perfect for social media content. They’re often styled into updos or left flowing for a sleek look. Hybrid Styles: Fusions of Tradition and Modernity: Many stylists are experimenting with fusion styles—combining traditional patterns with contemporary cuts and colours. For example, blending Fulani-inspired braids with neon hues, or incorporating beadwork into sleek, modern buns. These hybrid styles celebrate African heritage while embracing the future of fashion. 2025 is a vibrant year for African hairstyles—a true testament to the continent’s rich cultural tapestry and innovative spirit. Whether you’re rocking bold colours, intricate braids, or natural textures, there's a trend to match every personality. Embrace your unique style, celebrate your roots, and let your hair be your canvas for self-expression! Stay fabulous and keep following for more updates on the latest in African fashion and beauty trends!

Generation XYZ, who? So we have baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1960, now between 65 and 79 years old, Generation X for the 45 to 64 years old, Millennials from 29 to 44 years old, Generation Z from 13-28 years and the latest, Generation Alpha from zero to 12 years old. I wonder who invents these terms and who decides that you fall within a certain group, and I think these things do not hold water. Within the Millennials, a 29-year-old will think very differently from a 44-year-old, and a 13-year-old in Generation Z will not easily vibe with a 28-year-old. Maybe for the baby boomers you can say that they think a bit alike, they are mostly retired and talk about their health and their grandchildren, but for the other “generations,” it does not really make sense. But then, people always try to put things into blocks, boxes, such as the music styles or dress sizes (anyone out there with a size 9?). So, try to think out of the box. GI Generation young ladies trying to break through some of the rigid morals of their time in 1946.

Know your hubby better before you tie the knot. You've done your homework, written down for 6 months all your likes and dislikes, you've figured out what you do want and what you don't want from a relationship, and what you are prepared to put into it, and you've met the man of your dreams. Congrats. Unless he's a virgin, you should both do an HIV test (it can stay hidden for about 8 years) and a sickle cell test. If this is not discussable, then he's not your man. A friend of mine had twins, and they are both sicklers. Good morning. But there's more. Find out how he grew up. Many come from broken families and were brought up by grandmothers and aunties and moved from village to village and never knew love, and will find it hard to love and trust. He may not show it, but you could be dating a very frustrated man who one day may show his real character. And from about 8-9 years old people do not really change anymore, so don't think you can “heal” him. And try to get to know as much of his family as you can, if there's Down syndrome in there or anything else which can be called madness, then you'd better pull out. There are as many unmarried males as unmarried females in Ghana, and boys look for girls and girls look for boys, so don't settle for problem people, it's not your problem.

AI, artificial intelligence is not very intelligent. Really handy to look things up on WhatsApp AI, but of late you see additions like “AI search results can contain errors”. So, for important issues better check additional trusted sources, like the Mayo Clinic or government sites. And remember that many climb the search engine ladder by adding certain words and are in fact commercial sites, for example you see booking.com before you see the site of the hotel itself. Some of these sites claim payment for services which in fact are free. Think, use your intelligence.

Bribery, corruption, fraud, money doubling, narcotics, prophets, scams, smuggling, stolen cars, visa fraud, whitewashing, did I forget something? All this gives Ghana a very bad reputation overseas, and if you are trying to make money in an honest way you might even be outcompeted by the criminals. And I often get the impression that the authorities don’t mind, I would almost say “as long as they get their cut”. So the current jailing of Madam P. A and the arrest of some noisy individuals may be the fresh news we need to repair our seriously damaged reputation.

Greek salad at +233 Jazz Club and Grill Bar (Dr. Isert Street, North Ridge, opposite GBC, Accra). They sell a nice Greek salad with some feta cheese (I think they seriously count the pieces) and black olives (less counting here), but very importantly, even on a Sunday evening their salad was fresh, crispy and not bitter. A good dish if you are in one of your weight loss periods. But they could improve on the salad dressing; most restaurants are a bit lazy here and simply take salad dressing from a bottle and add some tomato ketchup or spices to make it their own.
Most often there is no Live music on Sunday evenings at +233 but this time some had organized an event and brought in the Teku band with a very talented singing electric lead guitar. I asked for their number for when I organize my next event.

Lydia...

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