by Teakisi | Oct 31, 2016 | Empowerment, Poem
By Eunice Aber We all have our loads to bear, crosses to carry And though one’s seems greater or lesser We all feel the weight underneath Sometimes we compare But we each can bear; only what we have been given Sometimes we desire But we know not the burden; that is...
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 21, 2016 | Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
By Josephine Amoako I’m proud to be a woman and I can’t imagine myself being in the shoes of the opposite sex for even a day. They have their own woes and I’m still battling with the ones that are gender-related to me. That is why I find it perplexing when people...
by Teakisi | Oct 19, 2016 | Current Affairs, Empowerment
By Mahbuba Matovu Here’s a picture of my classmates and I. Funny how we took this picture so randomly and yet each time I look at it, I feel so much pride in sharing a moment with these beautiful African ladies. Miranda, Ifeoma, Ahunna, Sussan and I are pursuing our...
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 10, 2016 | Empowerment, Family, Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Love & Sex, Thoughts & Reflections, Uncategorised
By Ifedayo Ward As I turn 23 (Happy birthday to me!), I’d like to share 23 tips and pieces of advice that have kept me going and growing strong. Feel free to pick out one or two from the list to apply to your daily lives, I hope they help you as much as...
