Let’s Talk Afrika.
“It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African Unity. Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest sources for good in the world.” – Kwame Nkrumah
Author: edithakol
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We Were Never Strangers
Something is wrong when Afrikans begin to fear other Afrikans. Recent headlines and viral videos have shown scenes of anger and exclusion directed at migrants from neighboring countries. Among the most affected are Nigerians, Ghanaians, and Zimbabweans; many of whom operate small businesses such as kiosks, salons, and informal shops that sustain their families and…
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The Weight Of Being The One Who Made It
You ever notice how, as Africans, we treat “making it” like some sacred rite of passage we spend that 99.9% of life is preparing you for? From the moment your uncle asks “So when are you coming back with a PhD AND a condo in Dubai?”, we are baptized in expectations that aren’t even ours…
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The Wallet vs The Dollar: A Toxic Relationship
There are two things guaranteed to humble an African adult: checking your bank balance on a Monday morning and asking, “Wait… wasn’t fuel cheaper last week?” Because currency instability in Africa is not just economics. It is a full blown emotional experience. One day you are financially confident. The next day the exchange rate sneezes…
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The Gospel According To Missing Funds
If Africa were a group chat, faith would be the loudest voice note. That’s not even a debate because listen. We are a continent that will pray before the meeting, pray during the meeting and then pray about why the meeting didn’t work. Meanwhile, the budget has vanished like your crush after you finally confessed.…
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Being Single in a Society That Sees You as “Incomplete”
Being single in African households is somewhat of a job. Not because you’re lonely. And you’re searching. Because every family gathering turns into a live panel discussion titled “What Is Wrong With You?” You’ll be minding your business, chewing your meat in peace and someone’s aunt will lean over like she’s about to reveal state…
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The Sidewalks Are Full Of Stories Too
You ever walk down a busy avenue in Africa, say Kampala’s Kikuubo at 2 pm on a Monday and feel like your eyeballs have gone into hyper focus mode? Like, every honking boda boda and guy selling Rolex watches (this is me humouring you 😂) are standing out, but then there’s… nothing. No actually human faces,…
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The Beat As A Daily Life
Growing up in an African household means your first relationship with music was never consensual, it simply happened to you. One day you’re five years old, minding your business, the next you know every lyric of a song you do not understand, performed by an uncle who treats the radio like a sacred object. Music…
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Africa’s Sneaky Mind Controller: Language
Language likes to pretend it’s neutral. Like, “I’m just vowels and consonants, don’t project onto me.” But in Africa, language has never been innocent. It has been a passcode, a border, a quiet sorting mechanism that decides who sounds intelligent, employable, or “civilized.” If you’ve ever watched a room change the moment someone switches from…
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“At least You’re Employed”
People love to ask, “So… are you employed?” the same way doctors ask, “Does it hurt here?” Like the answer is supposed to be simple. Yes or no. Black or white. But in Africa, employment is rarely that clean. Because you can be employed and still broke. Employed and still stressed. Employed and still living…
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Pan Africanism: Vision or Vibe? Africa Must Unite (But Like… How?)
I first heard the phrase “Africa must unite” on the Mob Jazz Podcast : that one Ugandan society and culture podcast where wisdom is delivered the way aunties deliver advice. Casually, confidently and without asking if you’re ready or need it. I nodded along like, yes, absolutely, very true. But also… unite how? Like group…