Nelson Freitas, Mayra Andrade, Calema, Soraia Ramos… these are some of the amazing Cabo Verdean artists Nelida and I got to see at Festival Nossa Lisboa! An incredible weekend, full of surprises. This is what I’ve learned.
It’s been a year since we came together with phenomenal Cape Verdean women in Paris to talk about our journey of growth, overcoming fear, and stepping into our purpose. Here’s the video of our incredible evening.
As we celebrate #MêsDasCrianças, a month dedicated to children, we invited Odile, a phenomenal criola member of CHEDA (Crianças De Hoje e De Amanhã) to share her story. Get to know our #CriolaDaSemana…
Elsa is a phenomenal woman. Born in Angola, her journey led her to Cape Verde, America, and Europe. It’s with an open heart that she shares her story with us, the way bipolar disorder affects her life and her project to help other Cape Verdean women. Meet our #CriolaDaSemana…
Our #CriolaDaSemana is the definition of a hustler. She is brave and determined to make a better life for herself and for her children. Her name is Dina, she is an entrepreneur and business owner. She is a true inspiration for me! Discover her story!
Our #CriolaDaSemana, is an amazing woman, proud of her origins and identity. Her name is Catia. She lives in Portugal and is not afraid to travel across the world to follow her dreams! Right now, she is part of Madonna’s Madame X United-States tour. Discover her story!
Wilson a de grands rêves pour notre communauté. Impliqué dans la vie associative depuis plus de 15 ans, aujourd’hui il est président de l’association Nostalgia Di Cabo Verde et porte l’événement Croyez en Vous, une journée de l’insertion professionnelle des capverdiens de France. Il est notre #CrioloDaSemana, décrouvez son portrait !
This week, our #CriolaDaSemana is someone I admire a lot! For the first time she traveled to Cabo Verde in search of her family and roots. She came back to the US transformed! Devanne is sharing with us her inspirational journey, her hustle to become one of the very few female Black architects in the country, her family story and her hope for future generations!
We have a very special guest for our second #CrioloDaSemana article! He is a young Cape Verdean leader, full of dreams of hopes for our country and its youth. He is a strong believer in our capacity to transform our Cape Verdean society thanks to technology and innovation. And most importantly, he is committed to carry on his father’s vision for his life and our country. This is Pedro Lopes’ story.
Dare to ask and raise your voice! This week, our #CriolaDaSemana is an incredible woman working in the legal field. Melanie shares her journey and the advice which helps her in her career. Discover her story!