Teakisi Woman: Hannah Gebresilassie

Teakisi Woman: Hannah Gebresilassie

When Hannah Gebresilassie went on air a couple of months ago wearing a traditional hairstyle worn by Ethiopian and Eritrean women, little did she know she would attract so much attention. Teakisi had the pleasure of interviewing Hannah. “I want to honour my...
Teakisi Woman: Axelle Umutesi

Teakisi Woman: Axelle Umutesi

Axelle is a passionate young lady from Rwanda. She is a radio, TV and events host, voice over artist and a commercial model. She speaks her mind and appreciates honesty in a person more than anything else. Just a short bio on Axelle, as we dig deeper to learn more...

Solome Basuuta: The Queen of Love

By Racheal Kiiza Solome Basuuta is a songstress who launched her music career in 2015 and has, since then, graced both Christian and mainstream stages. Her music has her fans screaming  “Walala!” and falling in love with her brand. Who is Solome Basuuta? I...
Teakisi Receives The Versatile Blogger Award

Teakisi Receives The Versatile Blogger Award

Teakisi is more than a blog to me. My focus from the beginning was that this was going to be a blog that makes a difference. I have and always seen and perceived Teakisi as a means to empower African women – whenever they may be in the world. This morning I was...
Teakisi Woman: Nkechi First

Teakisi Woman: Nkechi First

On this edition of Teakisi Woman, we interview Nkechi First.  We talk business, her life and overcoming challenges. Teakisi:  Give us some background about Nkechi First? Nkechi:  I studied linguistics for my first degree. After graduating from the University, I...
Cynthia Butare: Hard Work Pays Off

Cynthia Butare: Hard Work Pays Off

Does hard work pay off? Cynthia Butare lived in Geneva until the end of high school and pursued her studies in the UK; first in Digital Communication and then with a master’s in Documentary making.  Cynthia moved to Rwanda two years ago, initially to gather further...