OurKnappyRootz recently attended TikTok's First Fete, an event designed to celebrate Black culture and the spirit of Caribana in the city. This invitation meant the world to us, especially knowing that Bria from TikTok personally invited us after seeing our content months ago. She shared that when it was time to plan the event, OurKnappyRootz stood out in her mind, which made this experience even more special for us.
We were proud to represent the Black beauty market at the event, surrounded by other incredible vendors who are equally passionate about serving the community. We were in great company with businesses like The Villij, a wellness studio dedicated to women of colour, and Butter and Spice Bake Shop, an amazing bakery that had us raving about their s'mores brownies (seriously, try them and thank us later).
One of the highlights of the night was meeting Aqyila, an incredibly talented singer who added to the lively atmosphere. We made sure to share the magic of OurKnappyRootz with everyone in the room, making sure they got their OKR and felt the love we have for the Black beauty community.
TikTok's First Fete was really about celebrating Caribana and everything Black culture brings to this city, and we were so glad to be part of it. The food, the entertainment, the people we connected with, all of it made for a night we're still thinking about.
We left feeling inspired, energized, and grateful for the continued support of our growing community. Thank you to TikTok, Bria, and everyone who made this event unforgettable.
With love, the OurKnappyRootz team 🤎
