Blogs & Updates
The Rise of Rape Culture
By Attiya Karodia Put down your coffee ladies and gentleman, and prep yourselves for yet another rant dripping with feminist buzzwords that would on most publications result in a comment-war between meninists and normal people who believe in equality and justice. Fear...
Love is War
By Wanjiru Kihusa I have the tendency to remember the most interesting things from people’s conversations. My take home is always something deep, funny (or sometimes weird). I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about marriage and in the middle of it all...
Exodus 20:12
By Diana Awino To me, going to church is reserved for occasions like weddings and funerals. I actually do not remember the last time I went to church; so if that makes me a bad Christian that’s a topic for another day but its quite ironic my first blog for ElleAfrique...
Take Ten With Lamide Akintobi
By Kye Makyeli If you’re a fan of the popular urban Nigerian television channel, Ebony Life TV, then you’re no stranger to the beautiful Lamide Akintobi. From EL Now to The Spot, Lamide’s presence in today’s daily entertainment hasn’t gone unnoticed, just like the...
Selma is now!
Article by Christelle Mekoh I was among many to be deeply touched by John Legend and Common performance of Glory from ‘’Selma’’ at the 2015 Oscars. In their acceptance speech, they made clear connections to riot movements around the world including Japan and France....
Head Wraps: The Symbolism in Africa and America
Post by Kelly de Fogain Often referred to as head handkerchief, turban, head tie or headscarf, the head wrap is an accessory commonly used by every Black woman. Present in many African nations, it’s only following the Great Recession that the use of head wraps...
Infidelity: Who Is Really At Fault?
By Attiya Karodia It seems as though for every step my 'empowered' sisters take forward, there is a reaction ready to pull us 5 steps back, whether it's slut shaming, or simply donning the garment of the submissive woman in society. This week though, I'd like us to...
Open Letter to Miss Rwanda Organizers
By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron Dear Organizers, As any other social media addict, I was privy to the infamous video that came out of last year’s Miss Rwanda pageant. I am going to spare you the details of the video as I am sure you are well aware of its content. Like...
Love What You Do
By Attiya Karodia Every Monday we're bombarded with inspirational quotes about how to make the most out of the week, how to be the best we can be and just general garbage that makes us feel a little bit better about sitting at a desk going through the motions, but...