by Teakisi | Aug 3, 2016 | Culture, Development, Health, Thoughts & Reflections, Travel, Uncategorised
By Vivienne Amijee You never know the value of organic food until its all you want. Most African homes have a backyard full of vegetables that mums start for fresh produce, mainly for subsistence use. In my teenage years, it felt like a punishment to be asked to water...
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 | Aug 14, 2015 | Culture, Development, Education, Food, Health, Travel
Article by Christelle Mekoh As a child in Cameroon, one of the things I loved most about growing up was the variety of fruits I was able to get, depending on the season. Rainy season meant juicy mangoes and guavas. Some fruits were only available in certain parts of...
by Teakisi | Feb 17, 2015 | Food, Travel
By Ozoz Sokoh Suya – one thought and my mouth begins to water. Its deliciousness is tattooed on the hearts, minds and bellies of almost every Nigerian. My most poignant memory is five years old, from when we lived in The Netherlands. It’s the year 2010 and...
by Teakisi | Mar 15, 2014 | Food, Travel
Honey Makwaka I’m excited to be joining the ElleAfrique team from Johannesburg, South Africa! My name is Honey and I’m an Africa enthusiast, her food feeds my life and her fashion feeds my soul! Here I will be sharing with you some of my favorite African...
by Teakisi | May 19, 2013 | Culture, Development, Education, Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Travel
The exploitation of Africa as a continent and as a people is fast fading away. Over the last few years the media hype around Africa has suddenly been remarkable, no longer is Africa just a picture of poverty, but is now fast becoming a fashion brand. Africa fashion...
