by Teakisi | Apr 20, 2017 | Culture, Empowerment, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections, Travel
By Stella Demasus I never had any issues with my being African, until I started living in the United States of America. That was when I realized that my kind of “African” is different. I’m not talking about racism between just white and black, but also...
by Teakisi | Mar 15, 2017 | Fashion & Style, Hair & Beauty
By Mako Muzenda Beauty is a global, billion-dollar industry. From cosmetics and skincare to fragrances and hair products, the business of beauty is lucrative and constantly expanding. Several African companies have made their own imprint in an industry dominated by...
by Teakisi | Dec 19, 2016 | Culture, Thoughts & Reflections
By Amandla Karungi Tick the box which applies to you. For statistical purposes only. White Black Coloured OTHER I take a few minutes to consider, glance at my skin and decide that it would be less confusing to the application receiver if I stick to the colour code...
by Teakisi | Oct 17, 2016 | Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
By Natasha Museveni Karugire My name is, or (as we say in Uganda) my names are (because there are many) Natasha Lynette Nyinancwende Kainembabazi Museveni Karugire. “Natasha” because my mother had read War and Peace, the literary classic by Russian author...
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,...
