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#Elle101: Violence Against Women
Violence against women is an important topic all across the world. Staggering statistics such as those found in Uganda, show that as much as 7 in 10 women report experiencing some form of violence throughout their lives. On April 22 2016, Jacqueline Asiimwe, a Ugandan...
Powerful African Goddess: Solaire Munyana
Solaire Munyana is a television producer and television production consultant of shows like 'The Hostel'. She graciously took time out to tell us about her career and give advice for all who want to be in television. EA: Please tell us your background Solaire: I am a...
Medical Crisis In Uganda
By Zerida Mponye So I read an article a couple weeks ago on The Independent’s website from Dr. Ian Clarke who allegedly said that Ugandans were partly to blame for the collapse of the medical system. The article said that Ugandans do not trust their own medical system...
Powerful African Goddess: Silvia Njoki
Fashion blogging is taking the world by storm and a good number of Africans have taken to their blogs to share their stories through fashion. Today, with over 50,000 Instagram followers and counting, Kenya’s Silvia Njoki boasts accolades such as the 2015 Fashion...
To Tell, Or Not To Tell
By Zerida Mponye “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The next best thing is the wrong thing. And the worst thing you can do is nothing.” –Theodore Roosevelt If your friend was seeing someone they were really serious about and this...
The Decade Of Uncertainties
By Vivienne Amijee The twenties are said to be the best years in a woman's life, but those over 20 might dispute this. I'll be crossing the "over 20" bridge soon enough so when I get there and taste the waters I'll let you know. For now, I shall sip to my happier...
Powerful African Goddess: Ketty Nivyabandi
Ketty Nivyabandi is a Burundian citizen, poet, writer and most recently has been described as an activist when, in protest to President Nkurunziza's third term, she decided to organize peaceful women's demonstrations. ElleAfrique had the pleasure of interviewing...
The African Political Illusion
By Maria Dombaxi Young African minds, are you watching history being made? Do you have any idea of what is happening with your continent? Who decides the laws you must abide by? Are you watching or helping with the making of undeniable potential. Who is...
Shifting Goals: Weight Loss, Beauty And Unattainable Perfection
By Amandla Karungi I did feel beautiful at one point in my life...when I was younger, about 8 years old. I really did. The one thing I did not have that I wanted were thighs that touched when I sat on the toilet seat. I don't know why I wanted my little stick thighs...