Afrobeats have begun to rise in K-pop with many songs like “Tinnitus” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, “Rover” by KAI, and “Super (손오공)” by SEVENTEEN. However, throughout its history, K-pop has been known for appropriating other cultures. One of the most prominent is black culture. From using “black English” to straight-up saying slurs, K-pop seems toContinue reading “In Honor of Afrobeats”
Author Archives: Princesse Lua
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2026 MLK Jr. Oratorical Contest Speech
“I Am the Future of My Community” “What will my future be like?” That is a question we have all asked at some point. You may have imagined flying cars, spaceships, and living on Mars. Maybe the future is much simpler. It could be a nice modern house, a sports car, and a well-paying jobContinue reading “2026 MLK Jr. Oratorical Contest Speech”
African Storytelling Illustrations
These are illustrations I did for an African storytelling event done by my uncle!
Nsukuru (Orange)
Oh nsukuruWhat you mean to meIn life, just enoughYou give me energy Round and rough Small and largeSweet and sourSoft and hard Never the sameBut the same effect The first day I had oneI will never forget Firm, but squishy My thumb making a dent in the sideSweet juice drips outSome getting in my eyeContinue reading “Nsukuru (Orange)”
Tiny Hiatus
From December 22nd to January 5th, I will be going on a small hiatus! It’s nothing serious, I’ll just be taking a break from posting. I will still be active on my Instagram (@luaagcreative)! I hope I can come back with lots of new things to share. See you soon!!! ❤
Big Chop Day
This is another piece I made for my Introduction to Visual Arts class! I really enjoy using colored pencils and crayons to make abstract art. It makes me feel free from any expectations of perfection. This piece is meant to depict the day I decided to cut off my locs. It wasn’t a particularly sadContinue reading “Big Chop Day”
Songs That Influenced Me
This is a list of songs that have honestly affected what kind of music I listen to and the music that I create. This list is subject to change, so I may or may not make an updated version, but I just wanted to share the songs that have inspired me. I hope you enjoyedContinue reading “Songs That Influenced Me”
Not A Star
I want to be a moonNot a star Stars burn brightBut can’t get too close Moons pull oceansAnd laugh with the stars above The sun may bring comfortAnd merciless warmth But the moon can seeWhat a sun cannotIn the dark
Clay Art
These were for an art project I was doing in my Intro to Visual Arts class last year. They don’t hold any special meaning, but I got to experiment with clay art, which is an art I would love to do sometime again soon. The flower is a paperweight, and the star is meant toContinue reading “Clay Art”