Blogs & Updates
Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies?
By Josephine Amoako One assertion that seems to have gained worldwide accord is that women tend to be their own worst enemies, doing everything in their power to pull one another down so that the other doesn’t achieve what one wanted for herself. There is no doubt...
Different For A Day
By Ifedayo Ward I thought it was a great idea to look different for a day. I fished out a print wrap dress I made, a pair of leggings, a wool jacket and two scarves. Yaaasss! Fab but different. My sister thought I was crazy but by the time I smacked my lipstick on,...
I Had A Dream: Marriage Is Not For The Faint-Hearted
By Amandla Karungi I had a dream. It was one of those dreams which allow you foresight into the mysterious world of the future. In this dream, my parents went away on a trip for a week and before the bumper of their car had disappeared, I eloped with my longtime...
The Game Of Excuses
By Anna Kakuba "How pitiful is an intelligence used only to make excuses to quieten the conscience"- Ignazio Silone, Bread and Wine, 1936 I have been blessed to encounter so many people in 2016 that have changed my perspective on almost everything. People with...
OMG You’re Muslim? You Don’t Look Like One!
By Mahbuba Matovu Hi, my name is Mahbuba and I’m a proud Muslim. But to you I may not fit the bill. What about me should I change to fit your stereotype? Oh my hair? Yes, I don’t veil. Do you know how many of us don’t? And by the way, why identify a Muslim woman by...
Your Story Matters
By Mako Muzenda I have a blog. It's not the greatest, the most popular, or the most visually appealing, but it's mine and I'm proud of it. There's something satisfying about logging into your own little space on the Internet, where you plan out your thoughts and...
Pourquoi Enfin Accepter Ses Cheveux Crépus?
By Samira Moumini Certains pensent qu'être 'Nappy' c'est une mode. Oui, ça l'est peut-être pour certaines personnes, mais en fait, c'est plutôt un état d'esprit. Revenons au tout début de l'histoire. On enviait, on bavait devant les cheveux de ces supers stars...
Everything Wrong With The ‘Sponsor Culture’
By Wanjiru Kihusa As a family blogger I get a lot of questions sent to me via email. The other day I received one that gave me sleepless nights. It read; Hi Wanjiru. I am 22 years old and in campus (university). I recently met this amazing older man who is 39 years...
#Elle101: Social Justice in Africa
Social Justice is a topic Robert Alai, a Kenyan blogger, internet entrepreneur and sometimes controversial cyber-activist, is very familiar with. How do we define social justice? What are the implications? And most importantly, why is it important for Africa? We...