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Week in review: back in business

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I hope you've all had a wonderful week. 

It's now just over a week since I returned to the UK from a fantastic trip home to Kenya. Though of course I'm already homesick, the positive vibes just keep on mounting. The sun has been shining continuously (which is really saying something, here in the UK) and I've just returned from one of the most enjoyable weddings I've ever attended – the bride being one of my oldest friends. Her and her groom's love of dancing influenced the theme of the event and as a result, two days later, my legs are still aching!

Let the good energy continue for us all. 

Here's a recap of posts from last week:

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Have a great week everybody, be proud and be inspired!

Lulu x

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Sierra Leone Independence Day: album art from musician Ahmadu Jarr/Jah and a polite cameo from Idris Elba

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Sierra Leone also celebrates their Independence Day today and it's the big 5-0! I learned an interesting fact on this occasion – Sierra Leone is Portuguese for "lion mountains."

To celebrate the day, here is some album art from Sierra Leone's son, musician Ahmadu Jarr/Jah. A founding member of the group EGBA, he later left to focus on creating traditional African music, creating The Highlife Orchestra. Another bit of trivia: Jarr is singer Neneh Cherry's father as well as father to singer Titiyo Jah. Jarr's mother was apparently a great singer too – it clearly runs in the family!

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