Written by Julie Olum As tourism in African countries goes, Kenya has done alright for itself over the decades, of course being a well-known wildlife/safari destination, having beautiful beaches with great weather virtually all year, and even being home to fascinating people and cultures like the Maasai. But surprising to some, Kenya is an amazingly diverse country from landscapes to cultures and climates – there is something to discover for...
Written by Gigi M This has been the one constant relationship in my life that has shaped me, (in more ways than one!) and nourished me. Food plays an important role in my life, I eat to survive, I eat for nourishment, I eat for pleasure, I eat for sustainability, and I eat to socialise. As a society, we give a lot of power to food. It boosts our mood, brings us closer together with loved ones, and gives us a reason to get to know new...
Written by Shereen Let me start by saying that Ghanaians are a group of people who love to follow protocol. We believe things are set in place for a reason and the older those things are the more we must cling to them because you know, tradition. To non-Ghanaians, some of these things I’ll be discussing may come off as funny or don’t make sense. And I agree, but some are highly regarded. Below, I will share a few taboos from Ghana, these were...
Written by Madeline Wilsonojo I grew up in the UK which meant I didn’t have as much access to African literature as I probably should have. That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy the books I did read; I was totally in love with Judy Blume and Jacqueline Wilson in my younger days, and I didn’t quite mind studying books like Of Mice & Men and The Merchant of Venice at school, but I feel like having more exposure to relatable characters might...
Written by Eunice Tossy I don't think I was escaping life, but I surely needed a refuge. On December 2018, I travelled to Malawi, after a long time of planning for that journey. It was to be a work-related trip, where I was going to intern as a social worker at When the Saints, an organization that provides support to girls who have been sexually abused. The journey was to take place a day after my graduation, but a little bit of backstory, I...
Written by Carol Girl look at him. I mean really look at him. Don’t be afraid, I've been there too. You know that man is a good man, that's why you're friends. You worry that his compliments are because he’s biased. After all, he’s your friend. I'm here to tell you it's real. He takes great pictures of you because that's how he sees you. You've thought about it, haven’t you? Being more than friends. It scares you; I get that. But you dated...
Written by Wenyu Dutch We are living in unprecedented times. The Corona pandemic has brought about the biggest upheaval in our lifetime. Besides the fear and threat to our lives, our ways of living and doing business have been affected, maybe permanently. We are relying more on digital platforms to stay connected and productive. Here's the thing; data is the new oil. Our data is valuable and the lockdown periods have brought with them an...
Written by Carol I'm not sure what possessed me to speak on this subject cause I'm sure I struggle just as much as the next person when it comes to eating healthy. It's like laundry, we all want to do it but when it comes to doing it the voices in your head whisper "But do we have to?". Anyway, I'm gonna give it my best shot and talk about my self-care routine for healthy eating. Ok calling it a routine is a stretch, I just have a set of 5...
Written by Carol One of the things you have to do when navigating the murky waters of finding out who you are is understanding that there's a difference between your values, beliefs, and rules. While the three are different from each other, they are also very much related and come together to form you. They kinda sit on top of each other with values forming the base of the structure, beliefs sitting on top of them and rules at the top of the...
Written by McPotar QUICK TIP: If you are lazy to read, scroll to the bottom of this blog post and watch the youtube video instead! Inthose days I also read “Think and Grow Rich” and “The Science of Getting Rich”among many other volumes that spoke on the same subject. However, as with any motivational material I lost the drive after weeks of attempting what the books claimed was true but still finding myself in no better position than before....
Written by Nandi Shona The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate is a book that was written by Gary Chapman in 1992. Since then, it has revolutionized the way relationships work. In simple terms, it just explains how people are different in how they want to be loved. It’s basic stuff. Take the question: What makes you feel relaxed after a long, tiring day? You are bound to get different answers. “A hot...
Let’s agree that the most frustrating being you can be in the world is smart but unsuccessful. More-so because if you are smart it’s generally believed that you are destined to be a success. You are probably more creative than many others. Yet the reality on the ground shows hordes of dudes and chicks who work hard at drafting the best ideas or getting the best education only to live average or below it. If you are a smart person who is not...
Truth #1: We Have Velcro In Our Brains. If you tend to lean towards anxiety, fear and pessimism about your life and the world, you are not alone. Humans have evolved to fundamentally focus on what can go wrong around us, seeking potential threats to our very existence. Rick Hanson puts it perfectly in his book, Hardwiring Happiness, by equating our tendency towards pessimism as having: “Velcro for the bad and Teflon for the...
With today’s tech advancements and fast-paced life, it is no wonder that apps like Tinder have emerged and changed the face of dating for singletons around the globe. What has caught my attention in the past four years of my using Tinder and similar apps in various locations, is that different countries seem to have different approaches to the app, their expectations of it and what they use it for. Americans tend to use it primarily for...
I was a teen mom and now I'm a young mom, who's ambitions are far beyond someone who has a whole family to look after. After having my daughter at 19, with no clear knowing of myself, I dropped out of 2nd year... All because I was 5 months pregnant and had no other...
Written by Zilanie Tamara Gondwe Taboo. Uttering the word vagina is taboo in my country. Taboo things and practices are usually proscribed to women. The Oxford Dictionary defines taboo as: 1. A social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular...
Written by Mandy Taite-Tait For as long as I could remember I was always doing something. Always dreaming, building, and wanting something bigger. As a little kid, this involved taking care of grasshoppers. I was maybe 10 and I would keep them in a pencil case with...
Growing up I had a small body and so I suffered from an inferiority complex, I saw myself as insignificant and I doubted my capabilities and failed to realize that dynamites come in small packages, I always thought that others people were better than me and always...
Written by Tafadzwa Madzika Sometimes I hate my life. Maybe more than just sometimes. It's not the thoughts of suicide that are ever present but just dying seems good. It seems simpler, an escape of sorts. Life can be painful. It mostly is. No matter where you are or...
Written by Chengeto Mayowe The road to being a warrior is riddled with harsh words, statements and actions, usually done to you and when you least expect it.'You are not good enough''I never meant to hurt you''You wanted it''Your father is dead''Let's see what you do...
Written by Mable Barbara Amuron Anyone who knows me knows of my love for the written word. This past decade has seen the explosion of African literature which has been awesome for readers, such as myself, hungry for books that speak to the African experience and have...
Written by Sarah Toyin One country among many in Africa you need to visit is Ghana! Ghana is a country I recommend you visit as it is full of rich history, culture, food and more. Independence Square From Pixabay Ghana has become a sought-after holiday...