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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Who Decides What’s Evil? Witchcraft, Ancestral Power and African
You know that moment when you’re scrolling through memes online and someone drops a “witch vibes only” post? Cute, right? But in parts of Africa, that same word, witch, can flip your whole social status upside down or at least used to. Not in a Hogwarts way, but in a you might get exiled by…
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Dear Everyone Who Thought Africa Hunger Was Just a Newspaper Headline
The images you half remember from childhood textbooks (children standing in line, empty bowls, one dimensional despair) are still happening, but the context now? It’s 2025 there’s conflict, climate chaos, aid fatigue and everyday people just trying to survive. Let’s unpack two major hotspots so we all know the terrain and then I’ll throw in…
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The Global Takeover Of African Food
You know when a song you loved in your kitchen suddenly becomes everyone’s ringtone? That’s African food right now but louder, spicier and with better packaging. Your aunt’s pilau or jollof, which used to be the unofficial peace keeper at family feuds, now has people queuing outside Michelin‑adjacent spots in London and scrolling for recipes…
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Drinking Culture In African Countries, From Palm Wine To Cocktails
Long before anyone was ordering overpriced margaritas in dimly lit rooftop bars, our ancestors were sipping on palm wine like it was holy water Palm wine has been around for centuries, tapped straight from palm trees and naturally fermenting into a sweet, fizzy, slightly tipsy situation. In places like Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda, palm wine…
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The Period Problem. A Take On Menstrual Hygiene In Africa
There is never going to be a right time to talk about this so let’s talk about it. It’s something that’s been ignored for centuries but is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. Menstrual hygiene in Africa. Yes, I know, it’s not the most friendly topic, but it’s more relatable than you would think. So,…
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Faith And Ambition: Can You Chase Your Dreams Without Losing Your Morals
Sometimes I wonder how the youth in western countries survive. This is not to talk about basic needs, their government already work on that for them. Imagine you’re scrolling through a feed where someone from your class group just bought a Tesla and another launched a “luxury” peanut butter brand. The caption: “Manifested it. Grind…
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Africa‘s Public Transport Diaries
There is this running theory that you can learn the entire curriculum of life: negotiation, grief, joy, compromise, and the art of asking for exact change all from 90 minutes on African public transport. The picture is, you hop on a boda boda, squeeze between two people and a sack of yams and by the…
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The Memes That Keep Giving: The August Baby Syndrome
In the ever evolving landscape of pop culture where every trend is dissected, named and often memed into oblivion, there’s a curious phenomenon that has caught my attention today. It’s the August Baby Syndrome. This isn’t a medically recognized condition by the way, but rather a playful label bestowed upon individuals born in August, often…
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Post Slavery: Psychological Effects For The Black Man
You know, sometimes I lie awake imagining what it must feel like to carry centuries in your bones. To wake up in the morning, drag your feet to the mirror and see a face that holds echoes of trauma, pride, resilience, and questions. What does it mean, post slavery, to be black in Africa and…
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The Reality Of Social Media Branding vs.The Offline Truth.
Social media is like that one friend who always shows up in designer outfits but borrows salt from the neighbors. It’s shiny, loud, fabulous but if you pull back the curtain a little bit, it’s just good lighting and maybe a mattress on the floor. And sometimes this performance is tragic than with African creators…