Yes I agree some of her content was really good, and her husband is very talented indeed. I did find her a bit sneery at times towards things that she didn't like. I remember her going on about an account that posted about clothes for £5 or less, or something like that and she was very condescending, saying that unlike her content, these accounts provided no value. I think it's up to the public to decide that!I’m so on the fence with Africa. Some of her content is brilliant and I like that she respects her boundaries but some of it is just too much.
Additionally slated decorations that she previously used in an AD.. I was beyond disappointed in this as she bangs on about authenticity, being true to herself, only advertising things she believes in? Hypocritical
She has used a professional photographer for a long time. Re the ads, IG is work for her, she isn't there to make friends, so that doesn't bother me. She did say in the past that she has no issue with child modelling therefore no issue with her kids appearing online. I suppose she needs to make the money whilst she can, they aren't going to stay at that cute age forever.I also previously liked her, but it feels like she has just become like any other influencer using her kids. Her #Ads from December include:
Sky
Clarins
H&M
Paperchase
Free beds from Larodoute
A few of her last photos on the grid have also been taken by a professional photographer.
(random candles, the christmas tree, kids reading on the bed, kids playing around the tree.)
I'm lost???Could always have another child like so many others.
#Curatethefeed.
I used to really like her, she did some really good lives but I unfollowed as I felt all of her constant "I don't take nonsense" got a bit too much. I imagine IRL she could be very hard work and you'd constantly be walking on eggshells.
In my case its nowt to do with her being Black. It's because as a pp said, she's confusing in that she can come across very nice, but then turn if things don't go her way. According to her, you aren't allowed to have a negative opinion about someone who happens to be Black, because it's just purely racism.
What happened with the decs?I find her very rude at times and she is very much of the opinion that there is no space for opinions that don't agree with hers. She is correct, at all times, about everything and no one else ever possibly could be. Sometime though I think she come across very nicely, so I never really know what to think.
The christmas decs thing was so strange! So much for authentic!
I agree with you.In my case its nowt to do with her being Black. It's because as a pp said, she's confusing in that she can come across very nice, but then turn if things don't go her way. According to her, you aren't allowed to have a negative opinion about someone who happens to be Black, because it's just purely racism.
Does anyone remember when she revealed the triple bunk (with the baby in the sleepy head and the curtains all the way around on the INSIDE of the cot) and people commented, concerned about this safety hazard (which was very legitimate IMO)? She said herself she became hysterical about it in her brother's car, then claimed it was racism. She clearly missed the whole Sleepy Head debacle that the white insta mums got slaughtered for! And I agree with her that Black and WOC get held to higher standards, but in this case I really don't think it was a racist issue, I think anyone looking at that (as beautifully made as it might be) sleep setup would have been inwardly horrified.
What happened with the decs?
No you can't fault her for not prioritising being likeable, I really respected how she refused to move/stop speaking about the Palestinian cause, even though she got backlash for it and lost a lot of followers. FWIW, I don't find her unlikeable at all, I thought she was a very authentic person (so I'm very surprised about the decs issue) but for me her change between being 'normal' to being catty and using mocking voices was out of my comfort zone. It is entirely her perogative of course, but I use insta to relax and it just wasn't my bag anymore.I think she’s excellent, probably one of my favourite accounts atm. She seems intelligent, very reflective, honest. I like her aesthetic, she has a clear vision of what she’s doing and why she uses social media. I especially like her long form videos and the way she tells stories / expresses emotional processing. I’ve found myself learning quite a bit from her.
I totally disagree with her ‘exploitation’ of the kids, that is entirely unjustified and thoughtless. You can’t apply what is true of the worst ‘family accounts’ to all accounts that feature children. Africa’s kids barely even seem like a secondary element to her instagram ... absolutely absurd to suggest she’ll have another baby solely for what? Publicity? Ad profit? Lmao she only shows the back of their heads most of the time.
That being said, I’m not surprised there’s a thread about her. She clearly doesn’t prioritise being likeable but you can’t fault her for that.
Pretty much the only thing that makes me raise an eyebrow is that her kids names seem inconveniently similar to each other. In my opinion. And what is that worth lol.
I think you might have crossed wires here as I thought she always made it clear her stance on generational wealth was that it was a good thing (or something that everyone would aspire to have, why wouldn't they)? but that unfortunately it was something that people from marginalised communities were not able to accrue as easily which is the problematic part, wouldnt exactly say bitter, it's just a shitty system because not everyone benefits from it. Now shes in a position to create that for her children and rightly so. Wouldnt call it a "u-turn", just more of what many of us would love to work towards and be in the same position to do.I think when she holds a view she's very passionate about it and comes across very defensive at the time. One example was she felt that generational wealth was very problematic, and seemed very bitter about anyone who had benefitted from it. Then obviously she did a complete U turn on that. Personally I think it's much better to put your money into creating wealth and in turn privilege for the next generation so I think she made a good decision there. I think she has a lot of issues from her own upbringing, but she really can't stand to be questioned or have her conflicting ideas raised.
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