by Teakisi | Oct 26, 2015 | Business, Empowerment
By Divine Muragijimana I will never forget meeting Funké. It is the kind of meeting that you replay in your head, over and over again, wondering if you dreamed the whole encounter. During my time as Editor-in-Chief of Applause Africa, an online magazine dedicated to...
by Teakisi | Sep 10, 2015 | Business, Culture, Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Feature, Lifestyle
Article by Christelle Mekoh Have you ever heard of Ankara, Kente, Wax or Kitengue? For the past few years, African prints have been at the center stage of the fashion industry – and people are starting to notice. Many celebrities have embraced them and wear them...
by Salha Kaitesi | Jul 6, 2015 | Business
Shangaa Creations is a mother and daughter hand crafting business outfit that started in Uganda in 2009 after observing the monotony of the jewellery available in Kampala by the founders. Nyandia Nderitu (mother) and Natasha Njeri’s (daughter) business focuses...
by Teakisi | Apr 14, 2015 | Business, Fashion & Style
By Kye Makyeli “Give a girl the right shoes and she’ll conquer the world.” Marilyn Monroe. We all know that shoes are a lady’s best friend and we got word that a good number of feet have been wagging since Nuba Elamin, together with her...
by Teakisi | Mar 10, 2015 | Business, Current Affairs, Education, Empowerment
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....
by Teakisi | Feb 27, 2015 | Business, Empowerment
By Florentina Twongyere Put up your hand if you experience the Monday blues even when it is a Wednesday? Not surprisingly a multitude of people will eagerly raise them in agreement. Although we are eager to enjoy the fruits of our labour (paycheck) this alone is...
