Family
You Are The Best of Us
By Valerie Waweru About a month ago, I went to visit my grandmother (I really should do it more), the skies decided to open up while we were there, and with it floodgates of memories […]
Articles by Teakisi
Empowerment
“Some Girls, Most Girls…”
By Tara Kadenyi I would be lying if I said I haven’t tried to write since my last post. I have, and failed miserably. Writer’s block really is a thing. Have you ever doubted that […]
Culture
Being Powerful Is A State Of Mind
By Naide Obiang This morning, like few of them lately, is full of uncertainties. But, for philosopher Bob Proctor, “each day holds something good for us. We just have to find it.” The secret is, […]
Culture
Il M’a Vraiment Laissé
By Naide Obiang « Pat s’est marié le week-end dernier. Tu savais ? » La nouvelle arriva enfin. J’ai rapidement conclu la conversation et me suis assise au coin du canapé ; offusquée et désorientée dans l’espace qui […]
Culture
L’Africaine à l’Occident Face aux Attentes d’un Monde Hypocrite
By Naide Obiang Elle ouvre les yeux à… Un monde qui cherche toujours à la manipuler, comme un pion à un jeu de Ludo. Une société qui insiste à vouloir l’immortaliser en statue de plaisir. […]
Lifestyle
Are Wedding Rings Necessary?
By Lydia Bonyo I woke up one morning thinking about wedding rings. I kid you not, I didn’t dream about weddings or proposals or anything wedding related the previous night, I wake up with the […]
Entertainment
Flower of The Universe
By Sola Ogunbiyi Disney Studios created a big-budget movie adaptation of the book ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ by Madeleine L’Engle (1962). Although the book was written for age 7 and above, we can all learn […]
Family
My Ex-Husband Remarried
By Naide Obiang “Pat married last weekend. Did you know?” The phone call has finally arrived. I quickly wrapped it up and slowly sat down on the nearby sofa; gazing at the quiet space. My […]
Uncategorised
La Femme Accomplie
By Naide Obiang N’est pas toujours celle qui se définit par le mariage ou par le nombre d’enfants qu’elle a pu concevoir. N’est pas toujours celle qui étale ses nombreux diplômes ou les exploits de […]
Culture
A Feminist Manifesto
By Sola Ogunbiyi Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is without a doubt, a vocal African feminist act. She literally wears her identity as a woman/African as a badge. She is simultaneously an inspiration and a nuisance to […]