by Teakisi | Jun 17, 2013 | Development, Empowerment
As I planned my cancelled birthday trip to Ghana a few months back, I thought to myself why not do something worthwhile while I am away, instead of spend days sunbathing and stuffing my face with Ghanaian dishes? I researched small organisations that were empowering...
by Teakisi | Jun 10, 2013 | Development
It is hard enough being a woman, let alone being an African woman. But then again, it is being women that makes us a symbol of life and hope that there’s a better tomorrow even when we don’t know where our next meal will come from. A few weeks ago, Africa celebrated...
by Teakisi | May 31, 2013 | Development
This article was inspired by three dynamic, driven and successful African-American women that have collectively honed their leadership skills and share it in a book titled: The little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women. Since being black in...
by Teakisi | May 30, 2013 | Business, Development, Empowerment
We first became aware of KOB Fabrik, when Tracy sent us an email informing us of her work. “I would like to introduce to you KOB Fabrik, an art studio developing innovative fabric concepts”, says Tracy Kobukindo, the 24 year old founder of this...
by Teakisi | May 28, 2013 | Development, Education
By Maria Dombaxi From Benin to Ethiopia, Angola to Tanzania, many African women are leaving the comfort of their homes to get a higher education abroad. They go through the ups and downs of living in the diaspora, making new friends, missing their families to get the...
by Teakisi | May 19, 2013 | Culture, Development, Education, Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Travel
The exploitation of Africa as a continent and as a people is fast fading away. Over the last few years the media hype around Africa has suddenly been remarkable, no longer is Africa just a picture of poverty, but is now fast becoming a fashion brand. Africa fashion...
