by Teakisi | Nov 7, 2016 | Lifestyle, Short Story
By Ifedayo Ward I’ve Got A Pocket Full Of Sunshine I clasp my hands nervously in front of me. I am next in line for a scholarship interview. Although, I’m afraid I will be too nervous to answer any question, I’m more scared of going back to my...
by Teakisi | Nov 4, 2016 | Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Thoughts & Reflections
By Laura Walusimbi Growing up I heard this popular children’s rhyme too many times to count: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. I suppose the rhyme was meant to dissuade us from reacting negatively to name-calling. If someone attempted...
by Teakisi | Nov 2, 2016 | Culture, Current Affairs, Love & Sex, Thoughts & Reflections
By Diana Awino Technology has made the world a global village. Social media has made every one’s opinion count and, for us ladies, gossip juicers! Every day I thank God for being a millennial. Perusing through the family album often makes my mother’s eyes...
by Teakisi | Oct 31, 2016 | Empowerment, Poem
By Eunice Aber We all have our loads to bear, crosses to carry And though one’s seems greater or lesser We all feel the weight underneath Sometimes we compare But we each can bear; only what we have been given Sometimes we desire But we know not the burden; that is...
by Teakisi | Oct 28, 2016 | Culture, Poem
By Iris Ntore Burundi bwacu*, Burundi buhire, Le pays qui m’a vu naître et grandir. La patrie que j’aime. Sur ton sol, j’ai fait mes premiers pas et j’ai aimé pour la première fois. Tu as accueilli mes premiers pleurs et rires. Tu m’as bercé par ta musique. Un...
