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Out With The Old Work Ethics And In With The New

Inside: Dye Lab in Z-Brand Spotlight

April 28, 2023

🧘‍♀️ Zen Note

Based on a recent survey, many US employers perceive Gen Zs to have a poor work ethic, feel entitled, lack communication skills and be too focused on technology. One particular example is drawn to Gen Z's tendency to challenge the status quo at work, which can be seen as a threat to the established hierarchy.

However, these perceptions are based on a genuine lack of understanding of our values and preferences. The traditional work ethic of sacrificing personal life for work doesn’t align with our priorities. And the older generations need to re-evaluate their work values and stop punishing Gen Zs for them.

- Edisana Stephen, Newsletter Editor

🥳 Z Brand Spotlight

DYE LAB is a sustainable textile and fashion brand based in Lagos, Nigeria, with outlets in Accra, Abidjan and Sierra Leone. The brand uses natural dyes and traditional techniques to create unique and high-quality clothing and accessories. Each item features intricate patterns and bold colours achieved through natural dyeing methods. Dye Lab's commitment to sustainability and ethical production can be witnessed in its finished products.

🔥 Hot Topics

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  • New Somali TV drama, 'Student', shatters taboo topics including; pornography, rape, drugs, and girl gangsters. (via BBC)

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  • How Leith Ross became Gen Z new favourite indie songwriter. (via NME)

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💡 Z-Lang

ZOMBIEING - used when someone ghosts you for weeks or months, only to reappear as if nothing happened.

😮‍💨 Weekenda

  • 🏖️ Hey Ibiza, a beach party at Alora beach resort, Accra

Party from sundown to sun up with this hotly packed DJ lineup.

BlacVolta | International Nightlife Vlog on Instagram: "We are partying from Sunset to Sunrise on Sunday 30th April @alorabeachresort !!! This event is hosted by @djsky_skymusic !! Line up ! @grandmasterque @chi.chi_dj @dj_dennys @dj_mactonto @endwddj @handsomefellah and a host of others Grab your tickets now !! Follow @blacvolta x @blacvoltaevents for more Nightlife and Entertainment updates and follow the @blacvoltanightlife.podcast on Apple and Spotify #blacvolta #blacvoltaparty #vine #sunset #boujie #sylish #pretty #women #ciara #tanzania #unclewaffles #coachella #BrunchVibes #WeekendFun #GoodTimes" #ftype"

BlacVolta | International Nightlife Vlog (@blacvolta) on Instagram: "We are partying from Sunset to Sunrise on Sunday 30th April @alorabeachresort !!! This event is..."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CriQ64rsAY3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=\

  • 🖼️ HUES, an art event in Abidjan

Paint the city purple in the first instalment of the travelling colour-themed party. This one's giving Euphoria vibes.

HUES on Instagram: "ABIDJAN IS TURNING PURPLE💜 28th April, 2023 Become one with Purple at HUES; Abidjan edition - a celebration of colour like no other 💟 We’d be making splashes at West Abidjan (@west.abidjan) with the best djs, music and all round crazy good vibes. We can’t wait to see you in your purple fits embodying all the power, luxury & royalty; that is the colour Purple💜"

90 likes, 2 comments - HUES (@hues.cmg) on Instagram: "ABIDJAN IS TURNING PURPLE💜 28th April, 2023 Become one with Purple at HUES; Abidjan edition -..."

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cq_CbIioiAQ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  • 🎤 AfroFuture, La Sunday, Abidjan

The long weekend calls for unending beach partying. This one's for the Afro-fusion, Afro-futurist fans.

La Sunday Abidjan on Instagram: "Final Line up !!!!! The vibe will be serious on the 30.04 at @lamaisondakoula with them behind the turntables. @apm__maathio @mahorothedj @jeunelio @blackcharlieone for 🇨🇮 @addjmusic for 🇬🇭 And our guest @ms_dsf for 🇳🇬 Your host will be @kev_kouame The tickets are available, so get your tickets 🎟️ & book your tables if you don’t want people to tell you what you missed. EARLY BIRD TICKETS ( 10000 XOF ) ARE SOLD OUT Slide 1 : Line up Slide 2 : Get your tickets here Slide 3 : Table package S/O @ballantinesci & @desperados_ci #truemusic"

La Sunday Abidjan (@lasunday.abidjan) on Instagram: "Final Line up !!!!! The vibe will be serious on the 30.04 at @lamaisondakoula with them behind t..."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrYE-2sNaoW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  • 🖼️ Deep, Deep, Down In the Belly of the Earth, art exhibition at Ada Contemporary Gallery, Accra

Delve into the expansive, profound personal stories of struggle and mental health, painted in oil on Sommerset paper.

ADA contemporary art gallery on Instagram: "DEEP, DEEP DOWN IN THE BELLY OF THE EARTH On view until 28 May 2023. . . . Zimbabwean artist, Gabriel Tendai Choto, presents large-scale wooden windows in oil on Somerset paper and delves into deeply personal narratives of grappling with grief and depression due to suppressed emotions shaped by trapped, constructed cultural norms where it is not socially acceptable for men to express their feelings. . . . The expanse of space in each painting alludes to glimmers of hope amid long periods of suppressed emotions and the daily struggle with mental health. Choto places himself as the subject in most of his compositions, unveiling difficult periods in his life. The surface of the oil paintings is imbued with semi-hyper-real elements, accentuating the strategic use of negative space, and soulful beiges take on a therapeutic hue, the perfect muted background to contain the catharsis of each character. 📸: @nfoningraphy [courtesy of the artist and ADA contemporary art gallery] #contemporaryafricanart #africanart #painting #exhibition #artgallery #artlovers #art #ghana #zimbabwe #artnews #adacontemporaryartgallery #blackart #artist #gabrielchoto @gabrielchoto"

460 likes, 10 comments - ADA contemporary art gallery (@ada_accra) on Instagram: "DEEP, DEEP DOWN IN THE BELLY OF THE EARTH On view until 28 May 2023. . . . Zimbabwean artist, Ga..."

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq792zCoAEB/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  • 📖 Small Joys, a book by Elvin James Mensah

Find small joy in this poignant story of new friends and found family.

Goodreads

Discover and share books you love on Goodreads.

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61612872

  • 📖 Yours Truly, a book by Abby Jimenez

Dive into this humorous and heartfelt, enemies-to-lovers second-chance novel.

Goodreads

Discover and share books you love on Goodreads.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61918816-yours-truly

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