by Teakisi | Dec 7, 2015 | Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections, Travel
By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron Traveling was instilled in me during childhood: whether it was a summer in Kenya, a weekend trip into the countryside of Burundi, or a road trip to the nearest town to enjoy an afternoon by the lake, my Mother made sure that we traveled and...
by Teakisi | Nov 30, 2015 | Culture, Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
By Kye Makyeli I had forgotten what it felt like to constantly look over both shoulders as I walk down the street. I had forgotten that I had to scrutinize my clothing to avoid “sending the wrong message.” As soon as I resumed my nightly outing routine (after a short...
by Teakisi | Nov 25, 2015 | Empowerment, Love & Sex, Thoughts & Reflections
By Vivienne Amijee In my line of work, customer service, I tend to meet a lot of ladies and we all seem to have related relationship issues: Married and unhappy, taken and blissful, single and lonely, single and happy, in a fling and contented, in a relationship with...
by Teakisi | Nov 20, 2015 | Current Affairs, Development, Education, Empowerment, Family, Religion, Thoughts & Reflections
Article by Christelle Mekoh April 14, 2014, an abduction took place at Government Secondary School, Chibok, in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. Who were abducted? 300 girls. This headline took the world by storm and created an international...
by Teakisi | Nov 18, 2015 | Entertainment, Lifestyle, Love & Sex, Thoughts & Reflections
By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron Five short years ago, I met my work hubby while, unceremoniously, being scheduled to receive my new laptop for work. Romantic, right? Wrong. It was un-love at first scheduling conflict. After weeks of unsuccessfully meeting, we were finally...
by Teakisi | Nov 16, 2015 | Culture, Family, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
Article by Fatoumanta B. Diallo I recently moved to Côte D’Ivoire after living in the United States for nearly 14 years. Abidjan was never really on my radar until about 2 years ago, when I visited the city for the first time. I always planned on moving back to West...
