Teakisi Woman: Nkechi First

Teakisi Woman: Nkechi First

On this edition of Teakisi Woman, we interview Nkechi First.  We talk business, her life and overcoming challenges. Teakisi:  Give us some background about Nkechi First? Nkechi:  I studied linguistics for my first degree. After graduating from the University, I...
The Night They Were Betrayed

The Night They Were Betrayed

By Laura Walusimbi It was a day like any other. The year was 1986. Sixteen-year-old Pat was listening to music on the family’s little cassette radio. Her favorite song was playing – USA for Africa’s 1985 record of the year “We are the world”. She had written all...
Get Out Of Your Bubble

Get Out Of Your Bubble

By Elma Asio Your father respects your mother. He has never raised his voice or hand against her. You studied at the very best schools from the time you were only learning to speak to the day you got your degrees. You got a job where everyone is respectful of each...
It’s Not Your Breath, It’s Your Words!

It’s Not Your Breath, It’s Your Words!

By Josephine Amoako One of the most embarrassing situations one can find himself in is to be shunned in public because of bad breath or body odor. Sometimes it is so bad that you find yourself wondering, doesn’t he or she have friends or relatives to bring it to their...
Tribal Differences

Tribal Differences

Jude was nervous. He was going to see Sara’s parents for the first time. He wished this was something he could avoid, but he knew it was a necessity. Of course he understood the concept and importance of meeting the parents, no matter how much he would rather do...