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...
by Faith Mangwanya | Sep 15, 2020 | Culture, Development, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
The African people have always shared a deep respect for their environment. Our culture embodied our love affair with our environment and for centuries we co-existed in chaotic harmony with the great gorillas of the Virunga and majestic elephants of the Okavango...