by Teakisi | Jun 10, 2019 | Thoughts & Reflections
By Amandla Karungi 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 world. The rise of the cyber bully has made what...
by Gloria Busingye | May 22, 2019 | Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
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, right? 10 years ago from now, women emancipation in Africa was only but a...
by Ayandola Ayanleke | May 3, 2019 | Thoughts & Reflections
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 song we sang in my fellowship in Secondary School. Part of the lyrics says, “You are...
by Teakisi | Apr 17, 2019 | Culture, Empowerment, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Love & Sex, Thoughts & Reflections
By Amandla Karungi “Sarafinaaaa! Don’t break our bed! Sarafinaaa! Leave our bed alone. Sarafina, you are going to pay for our bed!” squealed the mid-wife. I was gnashing my teeth in the opposite room as I imagined Sarafina trying to haul the long...
by Ayandola Ayanleke | Mar 17, 2019 | Thoughts & Reflections
There is usually so much talk about women hating on women, women not supporting other women, and women being their own worst enemies. There are two interpretations of this. I agree with one of the interpretations but disagree entirely with the other interpretation....
by Teakisi | Mar 13, 2019 | Culture, Family, Religion, Thoughts & Reflections
By Felly Oyuga During my father’s funeral, the chief insisted on giving a short speech, but after he had had something to eat. So after eating, the chief came back to the gathering, tummy full and started his speech. He said that he was in school with my father. My...