Magnolia Tsogbé looking out over the sea in Ostend

My story.

They call me Manjula. Hence the Manjulaverse: my world, my stories, my rules.Welcome.

Flourishing Queen

Magnolia is a flower. Coincidence? Not really. Blossoming myself and helping others bloom, that's my vibe. It's in everything I do.

African roots

Togo and Congo in my blood, Ostend as home. Colourful, confident and unapologetic.

Boss lady

Social media has always been my thing. But I’m a realist too, so I turned it into a business: Flourish by Magnolia. I like to think one step further. Not ‘what’s in it for me?’, but ‘what can we build together?’ If it makes sense, let’s go.

Community love

The universe had other plans. I found myself in front of the camera more and more, with real stories and no script. Turns out: I'm good at it. And I have fun with it.

Now

On TV and on the radio, nominations at De Jamies and the Bisou Awards, and a book in the making. And this is just the beginning.

No shame.

I'd rather show them what they're missing than lose who I am.

How the Manjulaverse happened.

1992
Magnolia as a baby
Born in Lomé, Togo
At three months old I move to Belgium with my mum. For the first six years we live in Brussels.
1998
Magnolia looking out at the sea in Ostend
Ostend becomes home
When I'm six we move to the coast. That's where I grow up with my brother and sisters.
The 2000s
Magnolia on a rainy street with glasses and a red headband
Magnolia taking a photo with flash
Always a camera
close at hand
My camera really came everywhere! Years later people still ask me: "Do you still have those photos?" Spoiler: yes. All of them.
2017
Magnolia with her diploma and a friend
Degree in hand
Bachelor in Business Management at VIVES.
2020
Collage of Magnolia’s first TikTok videos
I discovered TikTok…
The events industry grinds to a halt in lockdown. I switch to digital marketing and start posting as Manjulaluv.
2021
Magnolia in front of the Kursaal in Ostend
End of my Kursaal career
From 2017 to 2021 I worked as B2B Sales & Event manager at Kursaal Ostend.
2021
Magnolia in hospital with corona
Corona and Flourish
Corona knocked me down, but it didn't stop me from launching Flourish. I took the leap and went fully self-employed.
2022
Magnolia at the sea in a swimsuit
A positive reset
From super sporty to a full stop because of covid. My body needed rest, while I've always been a busy bee. An intense year in which I had to find myself again. But we made it.
2023
Magnolia and her love in the lift
The love of my life
I meet Pieter. And yes, he is the love of my life!
2025
Magnolia and Pieter, just engaged
I'm a fiancée!
Pieter & I are engaged! I was so busy with my business that I forgot about myself. So Pieter pushed me to make more time for me again. Making content turned out to relax me. And bam: I started posting more, and here we are.
2026
The Flourish by Magnolia team
The brand deals roll in + Flourish is growing
VRT, Netflix, Streamz, HLN, Peter Goossens, Colruyt… yes, really. My first steps on TV. Early 2026 I hit 10,000 followers, now we're almost 46,000. And Flourish? First full-time employee on board and, in July, our own office. Pinch me.
2027
Cover of my book ‘Social media is here to stay’
My first book
My first book is on its way. No algorithm hacks, just a timeless take on social media. And from February? Fingers crossed: three of us at the office. Squad goals!
What the press writes · translated from Dutch
"Between the colourful outfits and the wide smile, Magnolia Tsogbé is hard to miss in Ostend."
KW.be
"Exuberant, straight-talking, passionate, funny, caring, empathetic and positive."
SUP Stories, 2020
"The opportunities weren't simply handed to her — she learned to find them, grab them and make them count."
Oostende Bonsoir, Visit Oostende
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