by Teakisi | Oct 18, 2017 | Empowerment, Love & Sex, Thoughts & Reflections
By Felly Oyuga At twenty-two, I told my mother I was pregnant. I was young, unwed and my mother was a staunch Christian. I was expecting her to throw her mug of tea at me. So after blurting out , ‘I’m pregnant!’, I closed my eyes tight and waited for...
by Teakisi | Oct 16, 2017 | Culture, Empowerment, Short Story
“Amina! Dan Allah! Turo! Turo! (Please Push! Push!)”, Amina had never felt such pain in her fifteen years of existence. It was excruciating! Like all the muscles in her torso where twisting harder and tighter each time she took a breath. The pushing gave her slight...
by Teakisi | Oct 13, 2017 | Food
By Pholosho Matondolo One can never go wrong with minced beef and pasta, especially if you are able to spice it up with all kind of different flavors. This dish can be a real delight when you have an unplanned hosting night such as: when your girls call you last...
by Teakisi | Oct 12, 2017 | Uncategorised
By Amandla Karungi At times, I ask myself if I would become a politician like you, standing on the back of a small white pick-up with my hands waving rhythmically, enveloped by a throng of villagers whose votes I hoped to accumulate. I have wondered what it was like...
by Teakisi | Oct 10, 2017 | Thoughts & Reflections
By Josephine Amoako Pretty Hurts It’s been a long time since I’ve been inspired or impressed by a Beyoncé’s music video; I hardly listen to her songs anymore. A few nights ago, after several attempts to find a good movie to watch, I settled on listening to music...
