by Teakisi | Nov 18, 2016 | Empowerment, Family, Francais, Lifestyle, Short Story, Thoughts & Reflections, Uncategorised
By Iris Ntore Je veux abandonner… Cette année a été particulièrement difficile pour moi. Après réflexion, je pense que je n’ai jamais autant été bousculée de toute ma vie. Je vais vous raconter les événements qui sont survenus dans ma vie. En début d’année, il a fallu...
by Teakisi | Oct 10, 2016 | Empowerment, Family, Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Love & Sex, Thoughts & Reflections, Uncategorised
By Ifedayo Ward As I turn 23 (Happy birthday to me!), I’d like to share 23 tips and pieces of advice that have kept me going and growing strong. Feel free to pick out one or two from the list to apply to your daily lives, I hope they help you as much as...
by Teakisi | Sep 23, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Francais, Hair & Beauty, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections, Uncategorised
By Iris Ntore Femme nue, femme noire Vêtue de ta couleur qui est vie, de ta forme qui est beauté J’ai grandi à ton ombre ; la douceur de tes mains bandait mes yeux Et voilà qu’au cœur de l’Été et de Midi, Je te découvre, Terre promise, du haut...
by Teakisi | Aug 8, 2016 | Health, Thoughts & Reflections, Uncategorised
By Mako Muzenda I’m one of the unfortunate women cursed with a hellish period. Every month, I go through the same routine: throwing up every few hours or so, feeling like my uterus is getting gut-punched, and living in the constant fear that I’m leaking...
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 | Jul 11, 2016 | Empowerment, Health, Lifestyle, Uncategorised
By Eleanor Mirembe I have recently taken up jogging/running. I know, no big deal here, but let me put that decision into context for you. I am no runner. None of my family members are particularly athletic and as much as I am into sports and play rugby occasionally, I...
