Queen Black Rose

Goddess of Afrika Culture: A title bestowed by Nigerian Evening Times, which also refers to her as a” Woman of many parts” Black Rose became a licensed Master Barber an original specialization of Afrikan hairstyling. She managed two Black Rose Afrikan Beauty Centers in Harlem, N.Y.C

In 1962 Black Rose was an original Grandassa Model with the honorable monumental challenge of advocating and reinstating Afrikan Beauty that was not acceptable at that time. Carlos Cooks inspired the African Jazz Arts Society and established the Grandassa Model’s, and the Black is Beautiful Movement. This evolved into a legacy of 57 years. In 1977 she was one of featured artist in Nigeria’s Festac Festival, where  she created and produced an Afrikan Diasporic hairstyle Extravaganza, ”Tributed to Nigeria” at Lagos City Hall. Black Rosa shared the life and times of African people.  She has performed in Nigeria, Ghana. Namibia, Jamaica, WI, and in the USA in theaters, educational, cultural institutions, on radio and TV.  She has created and produced four editions of Black Rosa Afrikan Hair styles and Afrikan language calendars in Swahili, Yoruba, and Twee. This phenomenal women woman’s other talents include certified aroma therapist with her own product line of nutritious hair and body oils: Black Rosa Aromas of Dignity.