Comments on: Afrobella of the Week — Nadia Turner, Afrobella Idol

By: afrobella » Ask Afrobella: Own Your Fro!

afrobella » Ask Afrobella: Own Your Fro! — Thu, 03 May 2007 14:26:59 +0000

[...] I get quite a few e mails from new-on-the-scene afrobellas, or transitioning bellas, who are concerned about how to style natural hair. So many of the traditional straight hairstyles go out the window once you go natural, and in certain environments there’s a pressure to conform to silly style rules and regulations. Take for example, this comment exchange that I had with a 13 year old reader, Lola. [...]

By: Chelsy Martinez

Chelsy Martinez — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:30:38 +0000

Hi Nadia my name is Chelsy Martinez I live in miami im 12 years old.Im a student a linda lentin middle trying to forfill my dream as a singer and an actress.
I wanted to ask you a question what does it take to be
a scussesful singer and actress?

Thank you for your time Chelsy.

By: afrobello

afrobello — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:17:48 +0000

Hey, what’s that “3C, 4A texture” all about? I’ve NEVER heard of such a thing! Ms. Turner was my fave during her season. It is so refreshing when a person of color, man or woman, can be an artist not confined to the overt cultural sterotypes of performance opportunities. Like Josephine and Tina before her, I hope Nadia continues to defy expectations.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:50:10 +0000

Thanks bella,
I love her, I wanted her to win that season, but I did think the song she picked would be the death of her. I loved it as I know the orginal, ok so you know how old I am. I just that with this idol, the way popular stuff but she is a winner in my end, I hope she goes far, I really think she has talent and great look

By: Lavenderpop

Lavenderpop — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:00:25 +0000

Afrobella, thanks so much for this interview. I was definitely a fan of Nadia. Sadly the music industry wants sistas to fit the Beyonce/Ciara/Janet mold when it comes to looks and sound. I found an interesting link about Sistas in Rock at PopMatters.

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/features/article/6580/anti-divas/

Nadia will get my support when her record drops.

By: Peajai

Peajai — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:36:55 +0000

Nadia Turner is awesome and a direct inspiration for me going natural. I had my last relaxer during her time on American Idol and it was seeing her on TV every week with a gorgeous fro that finally pushed me over the edge and made me realize that I wanted to go natural and stay natural (My previous attempt failed after two months of transitioning.) I am so glad to hear she is doing big things after leaving American Idol.

By: AppleDiva

AppleDiva — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:37:40 +0000

Never heard of Nadia Turner. She is a great singer!! Love the frohawk!!

By: bella

bella — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:12:41 +0000

If I can ever interview Tamyra, I totally will! I voted for her so much. But Nadia is a Miami girl, so this interview wound up being a wonderful coincidence and she really was so fun and so interesting. Plus, I’m fascinated by life-after-Idol stories.

Lola – no need to apologize or feel silly! The thing with natural hair is, it’s up to YOU how you feel about it. The best advice I can give you, is look in the mirror, smile at yourself, and take ownership of your natural beauty. If you’re a confident afrobella, then nobody can break your stride.

By: kawaii

kawaii — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:12:41 +0000

@E-Fresh, nope im not japanese, im just obsessed with all things cute (i.e hello kitty etc)

By: RJ

RJ — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:49:23 +0000

hmmm um nadia turner is pretty cool, but my favorite AI performer was the season one beauty Tamyra Gray!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUN9hC7ujQ

What a heart-stopper she was with the big band routine!!!
But as far as great hair and lots of energy is concerned nadia was loads of fun!!!