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
Category: Africa
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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…
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Feminism in Africa: The Misandry Era
Feminism in Africa has always felt like a full time job with zero pay, no benefits and constant gaslighting from management also known as the patriarchy. It’s like trying to fix a broken tap while someone keeps opening the main pipe wider. We march, speak up, write think pieces, wear cute Ankara fits with slogans…
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Africa‘s New Hustle Economy, Forex Trading
Forex in Africa reads like a late night hustle story. A young man in a hoodie, a phone, a shaky Wi-Fi connection and the glow of Meta Trader 4. It’s become both a dream and a disclaimer, a space where hope, hunger and calculators collide. Across the continent, especially in places like Nigeria and South…
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You Got a Degree, and Life Gave You an Apron?
Have you ever sat at your graduation ceremony, cap tilted slightly because you wanted tolook like the main character, and think damn, the world better be ready for me? Only for lifeto look back at you, giggle, and throw you into a customer service job asking people if theywant extra ketchup? Yeah. That humbling.I think…
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Unpacking the Mental Backpack which is High School, Shame & Healing in Africa
You ever notice how in African high schools, everyone is carrying two backpacks? One isfilled with books, leaking pens, maybe a snack for break time. The other way heavier isstuffed with unspoken emotions, shame, and the kind of “don’t tell anyone or they’ll laugh”secrets.Yes, we don’t talk about that second backpack enough.See, mental health struggles…
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Why Personal Branding Isn’t Only For The Kardashian’s: The Young African Entrepreneur‘s Cheat Code
Let’s be honest, when you hear personal branding, the first thing that comes to mind is probably some white influencer on Instagram selling protein shakes, teeth whitening kits, or that mysterious crypto coin that “definitely isn’t a scam.” But I promise you, personal branding is way bigger than curated selfies and motivational quotes with sunset…
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Black Tax: The Family Subscription
Here’s the thing nobody warned us about: when you finally get that degree, land that job, and start smelling like payslip money, you don’t just level up you also unlock Family Breadwinner Mode. Translation? You are now the official ATM, crisis manager, and retirement plan for everyone with your last name and sometimes those who…