The Tribune

By ALESHA CADET

Tribune Features Reporter

acadet@tribunemedia.net

Thanks to the worldwide web, access to the world of art, media and entertainment has never been made easier. Whatever your forte, you simply have choose the right platform for your creative ideas.

And that is exactly what 24-year-old Vernique Henfield did when she launched her fashion and lifestyle blog under the name of “Nikki Jae”.

The blog, which she calls the FAB Isle, was started in February and currently offers collaboration opportunities, a short hair lookbook, advertisement space, and in the near future she also hopes to have an online store.

“I’ve been in the field for less than a year and I enjoy every minute of it,” said Nikki Jae. “The arts and entertainment field allows my outgoing, sociable personality to shine, whether it’s through covering an entertainment event or a blog post. The field is one without borders; it provides a creative space for individuals to express themselves. Those are the main factors that contribute to my admiration of the field.”

Although Nikki Jae has enjoyed working as an accountant for the past three years, she said there was always a part of her that yearned to look beyond the office cubicle.

“I decided to highlight topics that I personally enjoy, showcase my interviews and create an avenue for others to enjoy content. My overall goal for the blog is to reach viewers beyond the borders of the Bahamas and partner with global brands. I am very optimistic about the future of the blog. I foresee greater things to come,” she said.

Nikki Jae said she is grateful for the positive feedback she has received so far, especially for her “FAB Cuts Only” section and her style inspirations.

Future plans include working tirelessly on producing relevant, timely content for viewers, she said.

“I intend to continue the recently released feature of ‘FAB Women’, which is an effort to encourage empowerment of women, partner with local organisations to highlight events, and provide content in an engaging, creative manner,” she said.

Beyond her working on her blog, Nikki Jae was recently named as the new host of the local TV show “The Click”. She said viewers can expect pure entertainment and fun with episodes that take you on a journey documenting the country’s top events, fun-filled activities and interviews with the who’s who around town.

“My career move as a new host of ‘The Click’ was a door that opened without me knocking on it. The opportunity awakened itself and I couldn’t resist. Why would I? I was already going around town at events, hosting interviews and/or highlighting the events via the FAB Isle. ‘The Click’ was the perfect opportunity to do what I love on another platform,” said Nikki Jae.