by Teakisi | May 29, 2016 | Empowerment, Hair & Beauty, Short Story, Thoughts & Reflections
By Joan Semanda. “Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness” – Marcus Garvey This post is inspired by my thoughts to my future daughter. Your black is heart wrenchingly beautiful. You were made this way,...
by Teakisi | May 18, 2016 | Thoughts & Reflections
By Amandla Karungi I finally understand it, the thing about misplaced anger. Sometimes you want to give someone a verbal thrashing but because you still have to work with them for possibly a long time, or maybe in the spirit of humility, you decide to inhale this...
by Teakisi | Apr 23, 2016 | Current Affairs, Development, Thoughts & Reflections, Uncategorised
By Vivienne Amijee The twenties are said to be the best years in a woman’s life, but those over 20 might dispute this. I’ll be crossing the “over 20” bridge soon enough so when I get there and taste the waters I’ll let you know. For now,...
by Teakisi | Apr 19, 2016 | Current Affairs, Empowerment, Feature, Thoughts & Reflections
Ketty Nivyabandi is a Burundian citizen, poet, writer and most recently has been described as an activist when, in protest to President Nkurunziza’s third term, she decided to organize peaceful women’s demonstrations. ElleAfrique had the pleasure of...
by Teakisi | Apr 12, 2016 | Hair & Beauty, Thoughts & Reflections
By Amandla Karungi I did feel beautiful at one point in my life…when I was younger, about 8 years old. I really did. The one thing I did not have that I wanted were thighs that touched when I sat on the toilet seat. I don’t know why I wanted my little...
by Teakisi | Apr 9, 2016 | Hair & Beauty, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
ByMahbuba Matovu While wandering around the aisles in the Macy’s beauty department, a sales associate walks up to me and insists I try on a newly launched line of makeup. Now you know I’m not one to turn down such an offer, so I found me a seat. Can I just say that my...
