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by TeakisiBy Kye Makyeli The term ‘femcee’ has always been a part of a growing sub-debate embroiled in the ever urgent issue of misogyny in hip-hopworldwide. Over the years, however, femcees have been known to bring a unique experience and talent to the hip-hop stage and open up a whole new world of relatability. Meet one […]
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Google the name Judith Heard and what comes up is a series of headlines from different tabloids in Uganda. Judith Heard the party animal, Judith Heard and her feuds with other celebrities, Judith Heard and her cars, Judith Heard, Judith Heard, Judith Heard. Should we believe everything that we read? Due to the celebrity culture […]
Lovely event with a light-touch, informal and friendly feel. I had a chance to catch up with people I had not seen in ages, as well as to meet a few new people. My suggestions would be for a greater range of entertainment (I’m a big fan of Georgia May and Daps, and they were great), to showcase some of the different kinds of talent in the NE. Food from the African continent or diaspora. And something slightly more structured (but still light-touch, fun and social) to encourage people to get to know about each other, and to find out more about Teakisi and the different initiatives which support different cultures and exchange and sharing in the region.
Had a great time at the event. The team were great and welcoming.
