SEE: Parc de la
Villette “A huge
park where you can
lie out and [enjoy]
concerts, cinema
and expositions.”
EAT: Strasbourg–
Saint-Denis “One of
the Black areas
of Paris that I love!
It’s loud as hell, but
if you’re trying to
get your hair and
nails done and want
some fried plantain
and jollof rice at an
affordable price, this
is for you!”
SHOP: Galeries
Lafayette Champs
Élysées “Full dis-
closure: This rec is
only if you don’t
mind spending.”
STAY: Place de
la République “A
joyful area where
you can cop pieces
from the pop-up
store or just chill.”KIMBERLY
ANTHONY
Stylist, influencer
@kimberlyskinny
Eclectic, daring
and visually appeal-
ing, Anthony is
trusted by the
masses when
it comes to
creative content
and styling.
ANAÏS B
DJ, producer,
designer
@iamanaisb
If Paris had a
sound, it’d be
whatever Anaïs B
is playing. From
Afro Punk to the
city’s famous
Brown Sugar Days,
Anais B supplies
the beats that
keep the party lit.ROKHAYA
DIALLO
Journalist, host,
filmmaker
@rokhayadiallo
There’s nothing
this BET France
TV host, published
author, award-
winning documen-
tary filmmaker
and journalist
can’t do.
SEE: Le 104
“They host great
shows and allow
any dancer to
rehearse inside.’’
EAT: Villa Maasaï
“One of the finest
African restaurants
in the city center,performance
happens here.
People bring their
own music, food
and drinks.
Everybody is
singing, dancing
and chilling.”
EAT: Mama
Jackson Restaurant
“It’s absolutely
DÉ-LI-CIEUX!
SHOP: Urban
Vintage Paris “I
buy all my vintage
stuff here.”FADILY
CAMARA
Stand-up
comedian, actress
@Fadilycamara
You can catch
Camara filming
episodes of Soul
Sister around the
city or onstage
making folks laugh.
She is Paris’s next
big thing.
SEE: République
“Every manifesta-
tion, savage
concert and
animationsit’s modern and
traditional at the
same time.”
SHOP: Minoï “I’m a
huge fan of this
shop created and
run by designer
Sophie Soga.”
STAY: Renaissance
Paris Republique
Hotel “Have
Sunday brunch
at its beautiful
garden restaurant.’’SEE: Le Comptoir
Général “A [dope]
spot where you
can drink and
dance.’’
EAT: Le Maquis
“An African restau-
rant where you can
connect with Afro
Parisians. If you
see Margi, make
sure to say what’s
up—he’s the plug!”
SHOP: Marché
Noir “A great col-
lective of vintage
African pieces
made for individ-
uals not afraid to
push boundaries.”
STAY: Étienne
Marcel “Literally the
heart of Paris, this
area has restau-
rants and shops at
your fingertips.”ESSENCE.COM I 153 I SEPTEMBER 2019