by Teakisi | Nov 20, 2017 | Empowerment
It is 2:00 am and I am wide awake. I put on my unkempt hair in a messy bun, switch on the lamp, take my writing book, and start scribbling. I can hear the grandfather’s clock ticking and I know that I am the only awake nocturnal being in a household full of sleepy...
by Teakisi | Sep 13, 2017 | Culture
Dear Baba Opembe, I have wanted for so long to write to you a letter. To tell you how my new home is not home without you. But is home anything so physical? I think home is where you are. When you are with me, I feel at home and I am more true to myself. I am even...
by Teakisi | Jul 21, 2017 | Current Affairs, Empowerment, Hair & Beauty
I love you. I love you because you are me. I love you because there will never be another you and you are amazing as you are. I love you, each part of you. As you find yourself outside the bra, I think you are fine, really fine. Just learn to stick a little bit more...
by Teakisi | Nov 25, 2016 | Business, Current Affairs, Development, Education, Empowerment, Feature, Lifestyle
Article by Christelle Mekoh How #Afrobytes is taking a stand, one byte at a time. From the internet, to smart phones, to drones, technology is emerging in Africa and has the potential of completely transforming the continent. But when was the last time you heard...
by Teakisi | Aug 31, 2016 | Business, Empowerment, Family, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
By Marie-Helena Mekolo I believe in helping people, especially my friends, to achieve their dreams; I like to uplift and empower them. So I don’t understand why, when it comes to patronizing businesses, people are much more comfortable helping a complete...