by Takudzwanashe Ndangana | Sep 16, 2021 | Culture, Thoughts & Reflections
Sometimes when we listen to a song it speaks to us, it takes us on a journey and in some cases we can reflect on whatever we will be going through. Musicians are great storytellers and some songs have great advice, advocate and raise awareness for different issues....
by Takudzwanashe Ndangana | Aug 31, 2021 | Thoughts & Reflections
There are always two sides to every story and one’s blessing can also be someone else’s burden. The same can be said about the lockdowns that governments around the world have imposed to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. The COVID-19 pandemic enabled...
by Takudzwanashe Ndangana | Jul 28, 2021 | Short Story
Baba (father) has been sitting on the rocking chair for close to an hour and I am sure he is lost in his thoughts with Simon Chimbetu’s song Samatenga on repeat. He hasn’t touched his coffee and l bet it has turned into a cold coco-cola beverage. My...
by Takudzwanashe Ndangana | Apr 19, 2021 | Culture, Thoughts & Reflections
Mental health is yet to be a prominent conversation in African communities. In the African culture, there are various perspectives on mental health and mental health conditions that are a hindrance to those affected. Some believe mental illnesses to be the...
by Takudzwanashe Ndangana | Mar 19, 2021 | Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
If you were to ask a six year old about the career path they would choose, you would hear answers such as ‘doctor, soldier, chef, teacher etc. What about a housewife? Do you think she would confidently raise her hand and gladly say she wants to be a housewife? A...
