by Teakisi | Oct 28, 2016 | Culture, Poem
By Iris Ntore Burundi bwacu*, Burundi buhire, Le pays qui m’a vu naître et grandir. La patrie que j’aime. Sur ton sol, j’ai fait mes premiers pas et j’ai aimé pour la première fois. Tu as accueilli mes premiers pleurs et rires. Tu m’as bercé par ta musique. Un...
by Teakisi | Oct 24, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Entertainment, Lifestyle
By Kye Makyeli The term ‘femcee’ has always been a part of a growing sub-debate embroiled in the ever urgent issue of misogyny in hip-hopworldwide. Over the years, however, femcees have been known to bring a unique experience and talent to the hip-hop stage and open...
by Teakisi | Oct 14, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
By Ariane Kamdoum So, recently I’ve been productively procrastinating on the internet (believe me it is possible to both procrastinate and be productive!) and, in my wanderings, I came across an article about a certain Brock Turner. The article stated that his life is...
by Teakisi | Oct 5, 2016 | Culture, Love & Sex, Short Story
Part 1 Zirwa felt fear engulf her. “Dapo… I thought I should… I thought it would be best…” Mariam couldn’t believe his boldness. “No!” she shouted, “How dear you?! You do this to my sister and have the nerve to confidently come to my house?” Zirwa tightened the grip...
by Teakisi | Oct 3, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Family, Money
By Diana Awino Peter was a uniformed army officer with ranks. Peter died leaving behind a widow, two daughters and two sons in addition to his mother, father, two step-mothers and a score of siblings. Shortly after, Peter’s widow and last daughter followed him to the...
by Teakisi | Sep 23, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Francais, Hair & Beauty, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections, Uncategorised
By Iris Ntore Femme nue, femme noire Vêtue de ta couleur qui est vie, de ta forme qui est beauté J’ai grandi à ton ombre ; la douceur de tes mains bandait mes yeux Et voilà qu’au cœur de l’Été et de Midi, Je te découvre, Terre promise, du haut...
