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SHAMEA MORTON MWANGI JOINS THE JUNE-JULY 2024
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A VISIT TO LITTLE CORN ISLAND NICARAGUA JUNE-JULY 2024
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
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For this issue, we are delighted to feature the beautiful and talented Shamea MortonMwangi on the cover; as she shares intimate information about her journey and an exciting new chapter in her career. pg 28
Bernard Bronner Publisher
Bernard: Where can you say your favorite place that you have traveled? Shamea: I’m gonna say it was the first place my husband took me for my honeymoon. The resort was called ‘Huvafen’ Fushi Resort’, we went to the Maldives. It’s freaking gorgeous, and so amazing. I mean it was like honestly one of my most favorite places in my entire world.
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Bernard: How do you avoid getting caught up in all the fanfare; being in the
limelight for such a long time? Shamea: You know I’m not a person that gets all hyped about who, or what is cool right now. If it doesn’t matter. if it doesn’t bring me peace, joy, and if it questions my integrity, I’m not doing it. Bernard: I hear you are working on new music. Will we have a new single this summer? Shamea: Yes, I’m definitely back in the studio and I can confirm the single will be out this summer but I’m still perfecting it.
From the desk of Bernard Bronner 1
With summer in the air, upscale has the hottest hair trends of the season–with the the latest scoop and trends from celebrity hairstylist, Monaé Everett.
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upscale presents its official Guide to curating intoxicating cocktails this summer, with the Wines and Spirits ‘Must Haves’ Guide.
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Escape to Nicaragua’s Corn Island, for an unforgettable Afro-Caribbean cultural experience. We’re sharing why Yemaya Reefs is the ultimate vacation spot to vibe.
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Mexico is the ideal spot for a destination wedding, and we’re taking you behind the scenes of an ‘Unforgettable Wedding’ in Mexico City.
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