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Define A Good Life
By Vivienne Amijee I do not know much about other school systems, but in Kenya, where I spent most of my life, a bell ringing meant the end of one period/class, the start of another or break/snack time. Break time bell was the best because it meant play time, eating...
Dear Weight Police.
By Zerida Mponye I was having breakfast at Cafe Javas the other day when I saw the most beautiful woman. She was seated right in front of me, slightly to the right so I had a really clear visual. I noticed, while I picked at my underwhelming red velvet cake, that she...
Nappy
Nous vivons dans un monde ou avoir les cheveux lisses est synonyme de beauté. Mais cela c'était avant. C'est la révolution, maintenant on fait face au mouvement "Nappy". Nappy c'est l'addition de deux mots, "Natural" et "Happy". Vous l'aurez compris, c'est le fait...
#Elle101: Entrepreneurship in Africa
ARED Solar Kiosk is more than a one stop shop destination for mobile users in rural and semi urban area of Africa. As an organization, ARED also provides entrepreneurship opportunities through its franchise model. ARED was founded in January 2013 by Henri...
“No”: Denial, Or Invitation?
By Josephine Amoako There has been a lot of talk recently about decoding the message intended when a girl says 'no' to a guy’s advances, be it sexual or romantic. Ideally, no means exactly what it means: no. But as complicated as girls can be sometimes, their 'no' may...
The Psychology Of Dr. Stella Nyanzi
By Amandla Karungi “Stella” was a good girl. She was also a shy, easily embarrassed Puritanical church girl. Four years after diligently earning her place among the holiest in her high school society, Stella fell in love. Love, like money and power, make the biggest...
Your Black Is Beautiful
By Joan Semanda. "Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness" – Marcus Garvey This post is inspired by my thoughts to my future daughter. Your black is heart wrenchingly beautiful. You were made this way, and born...
Êtes-vous Prêts à Donner vos 5 Francs Pour Notre Milliard?
By Aline Tou La question peut sembler étrange, mais laissez moi vous mettre dans le contexte, un contexte qui vous est certainement familier. Il y a quelques temps, mon mari et moi partagions un repas avec des amis, et comme d’habitude quand on se retrouve entre...
“You Look Good!”
By Elma Asio Imagine it’s one of those good days; you wake up on the right side of the bed, have a lovely breakfast, wear a colour that makes you happy and the soundtrack of the day is something funky and upbeat, and you even have a skip in your step. Luckily for you,...