Jollof – The Rice that Binds

Jollof – The Rice that Binds

By Ozoz Sokoh Jollof, definitions Noun. Verb. 1. of a red, spiced rice dish loved in every city and town ‘South of the Sahara’ and along the coast of West Africa. Synonyms: Djolof, Benachim (Gambia), Thieboudienne (Senegal) 2. to cook in a red, tomato-based...
Short Hair Diaries

Short Hair Diaries

By Vivienne Amijee African hair is one of the best textured hair one can have even though I never thought of it that way until recently when I decided to cut my hair and keep it natural. I was the weave type of girl, I liked my weaves long and with a fringe because I...
Revisiting Hope and Justice in Northern Uganda

Revisiting Hope and Justice in Northern Uganda

For a society to move forward, reconciliation and forgiveness are integral in building a future for any society that has faced conflict. Sometimes, justice is not about punishing the perpetrators, but in the ability to rehabilitate the society as a whole. This is a...
Beverley Nsengyiyunva: Authoress Fatale

Beverley Nsengyiyunva: Authoress Fatale

By Kye Makyeli Passion. Charisma. Captivation. Vivacity. These are just a few of the words that can describe Mrs. Beverley Nambozo Nsengyiyunva; a Ugandan writer strongly affiliated with the arts and women’s rights activism. After her undergraduate stint at the...
Hiding Money From a Spouse

Hiding Money From a Spouse

By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron After writing ‘Pink Slip Anxiety’, a simple guide on how people can financially prepare for possible job loss, I started thinking about the dynamics around money management in relationships.  In most relationships, the partner who is viewed...