Thoughts & Reflections
Of Petrol Queues, and Patience in Zimbabwe
I live in the beautiful capital city of Harare. I know I am biased, but I believe that it is a scenic place. My city is a mixture of a concrete jungle and green spaces. […]
Thoughts & Reflections
Culture
Lately, The Whiskey Hits Different
Lately, the whiskey hits different. Before, I would dance in my seat, laugh from my throat, while hoping no one would see the sadness in my eyes, feigning happiness and interest in life and lovers, […]
Culture
An Open Letter to the Men who Catcall
Dear Catcallers, Recently I have discovered the reason why I always make sure I have my earphones before leaving home. I didn’t know the reason until I lost my earphone, and was forced to walk […]
Culture
Life Lessons From An Uneducated Woman, and Her Skill Of Washing Saucepans
Growing up, my mother engraved in me the idea that the litmus test for being an Acholi woman is how “bright and shiny” your saucepans looked, after you washed them. She literally scared me into […]
Current Affairs
Appreciating The #HeForShe
We always celebrate women for all they do, and empower them to do much better, but rarely do we remember to appreciate the men who are always at the forefront of the gender equality movement. […]
Thoughts & Reflections
Status Update: Humble Abode For 1
It is priceless to have a place that I can call my own and it really feels like it is a blank canvas. Hopefully I will be writing many wonderful chapters of my life in this new place. […]
Culture
Make Love To Me
I am forty. They said this would be my sexual peak. I kind of thought they meant that I would have a lot of great sex. I was looking forward to that. I think they […]
Thoughts & Reflections
A Letter To The Girl Whose Nudes Were Leaked
Many of us leaned back in our chairs, fully clothed and shielded by screens as we watched your virtual take-down. Somebody had found it reasonable to allow your naked body to be scrutinised by the […]
Empowerment
The Modern Woman in the African Lens; Perfect Fit or Illusion?
Ever wondered what the world would possibly look like without women in it? Well, I usually do, and honestly I never enjoy what my imagination brings to life. But well, that’s like most of us, […]
Thoughts & Reflections
Can I be Independent in Peace?
No man is an island; I believe this and I agree with it. To me, that means we all need each other. In fact, one of my best songs to describe the situation, would be this […]