by Faith Mangwanya | Mar 17, 2021 | Culture, Thoughts & Reflections
It was just after 7 pm when I reached for my phone to check on my WhatsApp messages. I had spoken to Tafie earlier that day, we had promised we would meet for dinner. Three missed calls, my screen flagged. I sighed in frustration as Tafie had attempted to reach me,...
by Nadjath Akanni | Mar 10, 2021 | Culture, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
As Africans, we strongly believe in the fewer people know about something, the more likely it is meant to happen. I have been around many people in my lifetime, and I believe very few if none will wholeheartedly share a piece of upcoming good news with you unless it...
by Kabasinga Samantha Kagabo | Feb 17, 2021 | Culture, Empowerment, Hair & Beauty, Thoughts & Reflections
I was born and raised in Rwanda, and I am light skinned. For some reason, most people do not expect me to be from Rwanda due to my skin colour – which is crazy because I have met Rwandans lighter than me. Ever since I can remember, people have often made...
by Natacha Umutoni | Nov 25, 2020 | Culture, Entertainment, Family, Fashion & Style, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Love & Sex, Thoughts & Reflections, Uncategorised
I was born fat, a big 4.5kg and was born with a huge appetite. I always blame my mom for my appetite because she fed me ubugali at 4 months. As a toddler, I was not that fat but I have always been bigger than my age mates. I know myself as fat. From a young age to...
by Teakisi | Nov 9, 2020 | Culture, Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
By Cynthia Kinyera Every Mother’s day, every Day of the Girl Child, I hear cheers and jubilation for the strong black women of Africa and the diaspora. The strong black woman has become a cultural icon across the globe, used to praise and appreciate the work of black...
by Teakisi | Oct 28, 2020 | Culture, Hair & Beauty, Health, Lifestyle
By Cynthia Kinyera I recently heard of body neutrality and one of my first thoughts was… why am I just finding out about this now? Most of us have heard of body positivity, which has been popularised in media and championed by many celebrities. But it has never...
