By Marney Blunt  | Global News

For Nadia Wera, African-style braiding is a passion that developed into a career over the years.

“I’ve been braiding hair since I was in high school, it was sort of like my side hustle,” Wera laughed.

Wera moved to Canada from Kenya in her early high school years. She said options for African-style braiding in Winnipeg were limited.